Deion Sanders has massively improved Colorado’s offensive line, showing a clear commitment to strengthening the team’s foundation in the trenches.
Through targeted additions and a focus on physicality, the Buffaloes now have a tougher, more capable unit up front protecting the quarterback.
Coach Prime has brought in a solid offensive line, which will be led by sophomore Jordan Seaton.
LT Jordan Seaton
With quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, and other key players leaving for the NFL, Jordan Seaton is stepping into a clear leadership role at Colorado.
Now in his second spring camp, the sophomore left tackle has been seen helping teammates and setting the tone for the offensive line.
A former five-star recruit from Washington, D.C., Seaton protected Sanders’ blind side in all 13 games last season, allowing only 3 sacks. Besides, Seaton earned All-Big 12 honorable mention and Freshman All-American honors.
His leadership extends beyond the field. In a recent practice, while players were drenched in sweat and one teammate collapsed in exhaustion, Seaton stood firm. “He’s not quitting,” he was heard saying as he urged him back into the drill.
Even at the gym, he’s also been a standout athlete, pushing colleagues to keep lifting. “He epitomizes what we want here,” Coach Prime said. “Smart, tough, fast, disciplined young men with character, that’s Jordan Seaton.”
Zylon Crisler
Graduate transfer Zylon Crisler, 6’7” and 340 pounds, arrives after 37 games and 28 starts at Illinois, earning multiple All-Big Ten honors.
Rated .8800 in the transfer portal, he’s an experienced right guard with bowl-game experience and elite size.
Crisler’s blend of physicality and versatility strengthens Colorado’s interior line immediately for Coach Prime’s offensive overhaul.
In 2023, he was named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the media and earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition. Crisler ranked as the No. 180 overall player in the transfer portal and the No. 14 interior offensive lineman.
Tyler Brown
At 6’3” and 310 lbs, senior Tyler Brown is one of Colorado’s most versatile linemen, starting at three different positions in 2024. He played in all 13 games in 2024, starting 12 and logging 583 offensive snaps.
Brown showcased standout flexibility by making starts at:
- Right tackle (4 times)
- Right guard (once)
- Left guard (7 times)
On 460 pass-blocking snaps, he allowed just one sack, two quarterback hits, and 18 hurries. He also appeared on defense against Oklahoma State, making him one of three Buffs to play both sides.
Yahya Attia
Freshman guard Yahya Attia, 6’4” and 340 pounds, hails from London’s NFL Academy, where he began playing American football in 2022. A three-star recruit, Attia made his college debut in 2024, seeing limited offensive and special teams snaps.
His size, international background, and raw power give Colorado a high-upside project for future seasons.
Carde Smith
Standing at 6’6” and weighing 300 lbs, Carde Smith brings promising upside to Colorado’s offensive line. And he’s had an explosive performance in the past.
During his time at Williamson High School under coach Antonio Coleman, Smith helped lead the Lions to a 10-2 record and a second-round playoff berth, their best run since 2007.
As such, he earned multiple honors, including All-State, Lineman of the Month, and Player of the Week.
At right tackle, Smith flashes impressive athleticism, quick-twitch explosiveness, and natural play strength. He excels in run blocking and uses his frame to dominate at the point of attack.
With development, he projects as a future multi-year Power Four starter at the Colorado Buffaloes.
Chauncey Gooden
At 6′3″ and a solid 380 pounds, freshman Chauncey Gooden is an anchor up front with rare physicality. A four-star recruit, he earned “Alpha Dog” honors at April’s Under Armour Next Camp.
Gooden started three seasons at Lipscomb Academy, winning back-to-back state titles under varied leadership, and became a junior-year MaxPreps All-American under NFL Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae. That versatility and pedigree make him a cornerstone in Coach Prime’s rebuild, bringing immediate strength and confidence to the Buffaloes’ trenches.
Mana Taimani
Measuring 5′5″ and 340 pounds, graduate transfer Mana Taimani might surprise with his compact but powerful build.
After two seasons at Ole Miss and 16 games totaling 135 snaps, mostly on special teams, Taimani emerged as a dependable team player.
In 2023, he logged 75 snaps across 12 games before contributing 60 more in four games last year, providing Colorado with seasoned depth and veteran leadership as he wraps up his final season of eligibility.
Zarian McGill
At 6′2″ and 320 pounds, graduate transfer Zarian McGill brings both size and technical polish to Colorado’s line.
After one year at Louisiana Tech under Sonny Cumbie, McGill started three games and played 429 snaps in 2024, earning PFF’s highest O‑line grade on his team.
With an .8500 transfer rating, three starts at center, and elite pass-blocking credentials, he’s poised to step into a key leadership role, especially now that the starting center spot is open.
Aki Ogunbiyi
Standing 6′4″ and 340 pounds, graduate transfer Aki Ogunbiyi brings SEC-tested power and adaptability.
Over five seasons at Texas A&M under Jimbo Fisher and Mike Elko, he appeared in 23 games with eight starts and 654 snaps.
A former four-star and .8700-rated tackle, he earned A&M’s Offensive Most Improved Player award and impressed scouts with his reach blocks and screen-game instincts.
Ogunbiyi’s blend of size, experience, and technical growth makes him a potential anchor on either side of the line, just what the Buffaloes need.
Hudson Steber
At 6’3” and 270 pounds, freshman Hudson Steber arrives from Evergreen High School, where he starred under coach Matt Van Praag.
A First-Team All-Conference honoree in 2023 and multi-sport athlete, Steber brings athletic versatility and winning experience to Colorado’s trenches, poised to develop into a dependable offensive line contributor in Coach Prime’s rebuild.
Walker Andersen
At 6’8” and 340 pounds, redshirt freshman Walker Andersen brings a massive frame and upside to Colorado’s offensive front.
A former El Dorado High standout and All-CIF honoree, Andersen transferred from UCLA after earning Academic Honor Roll recognition.
With four years of eligibility, he’s a developmental tackle who combines size, athleticism, and a championship-game pedigree.
Xavier Hill
At 6’4” and 320 pounds, graduate transfer Xavier Hill is a proven leader from Memphis, starting all 26 games across two seasons.
A First Team All-AAC guard in 2024, he helped power one of the nation’s top offenses.
Rated .8800, Hill’s SEC-level power and winning mentality make him a plug-and-play difference-maker for Colorado’s front.
Cooper Lovelace
Graduate transfer Cooper Lovelace, 6’5” and 315 pounds, brings multi-position experience from Northwestern and USC.
A former four-star JUCO recruit and Academic All-Big Ten honoree, he’s logged starts at guard and tackle. Rated .8500, Lovelace adds depth, smarts, and adaptability to Colorado’s O-line, bolstering protection and run-blocking in his final year of eligibility.
Larry Johnson III
Standing 6’7” and 350 pounds, junior Larry Johnson III arrives from Tennessee with SEC-tested strength.
Rated .8700 in the portal, he played in 15 games across two seasons, primarily at tackle.
A former four-star JUCO recruit, Johnson brings size, raw power, and two seasons of eligibility to develop into a dominant edge protector.
Andre Roye Jr.
At 6’6” and 295 pounds, junior Andre Roye Jr. is a steady left tackle from Maryland, where he started seven games in 2024.
Rated .8800 in the portal, Roye has Big Ten pass-blocking experience, protecting one of the league’s top passing offenses. His technique and two remaining years make him a long-term asset.
Philip Houston
Senior tackle Philip Houston, 6’5” and 290 pounds, started nine games for Colorado in 2024 before injury cut his season short.
With 541 snaps and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention recognition, Houston is a battle-tested right tackle. Healthy again, he’s expected to be a stabilizing veteran presence in the Buffaloes’ pass protection scheme.
Kareem Harden
Senior guard Kareem Harden, 6’5” and 330 pounds, started seven games in 2024, logging 356 offensive snaps with only one sack allowed.
A former three-star JUCO prospect, Harden has grown into a reliable right guard with strong pass-blocking efficiency. His physicality and experience provide Colorado with stability on the interior line.
With a mix of veteran leadership, young star power, and sheer physicality, Colorado’s revamped offensive line is built to hold its ground in the trenches.
If the unit gels as expected, it could be the difference-maker in powering the Buffaloes’ offense and setting the tone for a new era under Coach Prime.
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