Colorado football is now one step closer to acquiring a highly-regarded prospect thanks to the most recent cut.
Colorado football has experienced hardship, and they will face additional hardship when they travel to play No. 25 at UCLA on Saturday.
The team’s defensive strategy needs to be drastically altered by head coach Deion Sanders during the bye week.
But it goes beyond just preparing for the field.
The recruiting field is another area that needs a lot of attention.
Pettijohn Riley, the No. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 .
com, the third-ranked linebacker in the 2025 class, has reduced the number of schools on his short list to 12. The Buffaloes belong to an exclusive group that includes elite programs from Oklahoma, Texas, Florida State, Ohio State, Michigan, and Oklahoma.
Riley Pettijohn, a standout 2025 linebacker, is down to one or two schools!
Within the Top 30 Players in the ’25 Class, the 6’2 210 LB from McKinney, Texas (No. 3 lbs).
USC, Colorado’s Pac-12 rival and fellow defensively-challenged team through 2024, is also vying for the outstanding athlete award.
Based on the predictions of On3 .
com’s recruiting prediction machine, SMU is currently the favorite to win Pettijohn, but Sanders’ charm is an irresistible force.
There aren’t many recruiting obstacles he can’t overcome because he has commitments from top players like Travis Hunter.
Pettijohn should be aggressively pursued by his remaining options.
He is the son of former Syracuse standout and NFL defensive lineman Duke Pettijohn.
During McKinney High School’s 2018 campaign, the Texas native recorded 42 tackles, five tackles for loss, and three sacks.
He is a prime choice to lead the Buffaloes defense in the future due to his high ceiling.
Deion Sanders is aware that he will need a few key players to propel Colorado football to the highest levels of the game.
Riley Pettijohn is a potential powerhouse that could expedite his ascent to that status, and he seems intent on getting there rather quickly.