Colorado Extends Offers to 3 WPIAL Standouts

New Buffaloes OC Brennan Marion taps into Western Pennsylvania pipeline

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:38pm

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Colorado's new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion, a Pittsburgh native, has extended offers to three top high school football prospects from the WPIAL region: Brandon Murphy, Dajour Webb, and James Armstrong.

Why it matters

Recruiting top talent from Western Pennsylvania has long been a priority for many major college football programs, and Colorado's outreach to these WPIAL standouts signals their intent to make inroads in the region under new head coach Deion Sanders.

The details

Murphy is a 2028 athlete from Clairton High School who already holds offers from several Power 5 programs. Webb, a 2027 defensive lineman committed to West Virginia, has also received a new offer from Colorado. Armstrong, a 6'3" 225-pound left-handed quarterback from Hopewell High School, holds offers from Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, and other top schools.

  • Over the last 24 hours, Colorado has extended offers to the three WPIAL prospects.
  • New Buffaloes offensive coordinator Brennan Marion was hired this offseason after previously coaching at Sacramento State.

The players

Brennan Marion

Colorado's new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, a Pittsburgh native who previously coached at Sacramento State.

Brandon Murphy

A 2028 athlete from Clairton High School who holds offers from Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, and other Power 5 programs.

Dajour Webb

A 2027 defensive lineman from Western Pennsylvania who is committed to West Virginia but has also received a new offer from Colorado.

James Armstrong

A 6'3" 225-pound left-handed quarterback from Hopewell High School with offers from Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, and other top schools.

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What they’re saying

“Grateful for an incredible year alongside my teammates and coaches. WPIAL & PIAA Champion, All-American, ATH | S | LB | WR | PR| CB. Blessed and hungry for more!!!”

— Brandon Murphy

What’s next

Armstrong will visit Pitt this weekend and Penn State next week as he continues to evaluate his college options.

The takeaway

Colorado's outreach to these top WPIAL prospects demonstrates new head coach Deion Sanders' and offensive coordinator Brennan Marion's commitment to recruiting talent-rich Western Pennsylvania, a strategy that could pay dividends for the Buffaloes in the years to come.