Gula Joins Sanders’ Colorado Recruiting Class

Florida Lineman Chooses Buffs Over In-State Option

Opting for the Rocky Mountains over his home turf, offensive lineman Ben Gula has officially committed to the Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders.

Colorado Lands Three-Star Talent

The Cypress Bay High School standout, listed at 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds, delivered his verbal pledge to CU on Friday night. This decision places him among the 10 recruits to commit to Colorado’s 2026 class.

Buffs Bolster Offensive Line

Gula selected Colorado from a pool of 21 offers, including notable programs like Indiana, Maryland, Syracuse, Texas A&M, and Wake Forest. He is the second offensive lineman to join the Buffs’ 2026 recruiting class, following Xavier Payne, a 6-foot-7, 320-pound prospect from Orlando, Florida.

This commitment highlights Colorado’s ongoing efforts to build a competitive roster under Coach Sanders. In the competitive landscape of college football recruiting, programs are increasingly leveraging early commitments to secure talent. For instance, the average number of commits per top-25 recruiting class has steadily risen over the past decade, indicating a trend towards earlier decision-making by student-athletes (source: 247Sports recruiting data analysis).