BOULDER – may 30, 2024 – The Colorado Buffaloes football program made significant moves over Memorial day weekend, as they added key transfers, including cornerback Tyrecus Davis and offensive lineman Walker Andersen. This strategic recruitment aimed to enhance team depth. The Buffaloes now boast a roster of 75 scholarship players and 100 total, with new additions hoping to make their mark. For more in-depth analysis, stay tuned!
Buffaloes Reload: Colorado Football Adds Key Transfers Over Memorial Day Weekend
the Colorado Buffaloes football program made meaningful strides in bolstering its roster over the Memorial Day weekend, securing commitments from two key transfers: former Wyoming cornerback Tyrecus Davis and former UCLA offensive lineman Walker Andersen.
Tyrecus Davis: A Veteran Presence in the Secondary
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Tyrecus Davis is leveraging a new NCAA rule granting an extra year of eligibility to players who spent at least one year in JUCO and played in the 2024 season. This rule aims to address disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davis,listed at 5-foot-10 and 188 pounds,brings a wealth of experience to the Buffaloes’ secondary. He started all 12 games for Wyoming last season, showcasing his durability and skill. pro Football Focus (PFF) rated him as the second-highest graded defensive back on the team, noting his impressive 781 snaps – the most of any defender.
- 2024 Season (Wyoming): 42 tackles, one interception, eight pass breakups, one blocked kick, and one forced fumble.
- 2023 Season (Wyoming): Nine games played with five starts; PFF’s top-rated cornerback for the Cowboys; 27 tackles, one interception, and seven pass breakups.
Prior to his time at Wyoming, Davis honed his skills at Navarro (Texas) Community college for three years, playing in 26 games and accumulating 80 tackles, five interceptions, and 13 pass breakups.He earned second-team All-southwest Junior College Football Conference honors in 2022, also contributing as a punt and kickoff returner.
Davis joins a revamped cornerback room that includes other transfer additions such as Teon Parks (Illinois State), Makari Vickers (Oklahoma), and Noah King (Kansas State).He will compete for playing time alongside returning starters Preston Hodge and DJ McKinney, and also returning backups Ivan Yates and RJ Johnson.
Walker Andersen: adding Depth to the Offensive Line
Pro Tip:
Offensive line depth is crucial for a successful season.Injuries are common, and having experienced backups ready to step in can make or break a team’s offensive performance.
Andersen, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman, arrives in boulder after redshirting his freshman year at UCLA in 2024. He did not see any game action for the Bruins.
Before his time in Los Angeles, andersen was a standout player at El Dorado (Calif.) High School.
His addition provides crucial depth to the Buffaloes’ offensive line, bringing the total number of scholarship linemen to 15. He is the eighth offensive lineman to join the team via the transfer portal.
Andersen is also one of the younger players in the unit. Of the 15 scholarship linemen:
- Eight are seniors.
- Two are sophomores.
- Two are redshirt freshmen (including Andersen and Yahya Attia).
- Two are true freshmen.
Roster Update
With these recent additions, the Colorado Buffaloes’ roster unofficially stands at 75 scholarship players and 100 players overall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tyrecus Davis eligible for another year?
Davis is taking advantage of a new NCAA rule granting an extra year of eligibility to players who spent at least one year in JUCO and played in the 2024 season.
How manny offensive linemen does Colorado have on scholarship?
Colorado has 15 offensive linemen on scholarship.
How many players are currently on the Colorado roster?
The Colorado roster unofficially stands at 75 scholarship players and 100 players overall.
