Coloradans who have orally committed to play Division I-A football:
Columbine, TE, 6-feet-4, 220 pounds
Committed to: Wyoming
Scouting report: Primarily used as a blocker, but athletic enough to be a regular receiver.
NOLAN BREWSTER
Mullen, S, 6-2, 205
Committed to: Texas
Scouting report: Major hitter, closes well, strong football sense, always around the ball. Also athletic and savvy enough to play offense.
DAVIS BURL
Grandview, FB-S, 6-2, 205
Committed to: Colorado State
Scouting report: Strong blocker, tough enough on short yardage to keep chains moving.
JOE CAPRIOGLIO
Highlands Ranch, OL, 6-6, 250
Committed to: Kansas State
Scouting report: Terrific frame. Has the ability to play the always tough left side.
ANDY CLEMENTS
Chatfield, LB, 6-0, 185
Committed to: Colorado State
Scouting report: Smaller, yes, but fearless. Every opponent made it a point to know where he was.
CHANCE CRAWFORD
Fort Collins, DE, 6-2, 230
Committed to: Wyoming
Scouting report: Underrated talent who also played offense. When able to focus on one side of the ball, his discipline should make him a regular.
CURTIS CUNNINGHAM
Columbine, DT, 6-2, 270
Committed to: Colorado
Scouting report: One of the state’s best defensive players in years. Has a great motor and is remarkably strong.
BEN DELINE
Steamboat Springs, K, 5-11, 150
Committed to: Colorado State
Scouting report: Kickers can come from anywhere. CSU may have landed a steal.
AUSTIN DEMMEL
Mountain Vista, LB, 6-1, 200
Committed to: Air Force
Scouting report: A ballhawk who is active enough to handle the next level.
JACK ELWAY
Cherry Creek, QB, 6-4, 200
Committed to: Arizona State
Scouting report: Forget his last name. He has a big arm and the potential to become a regular in the Pac-10.
JONATHAN GAYE
Mullen, RB, 6-1, 190
Committed to: Colorado State
Scouting report: Injuries kept him from making his mark, but his talent is undeniable.
BRYCE GIVENS
Mullen, T, 6-6, 260
Committed to: Colorado
Scouting report: One of the better pillars of the era. He can, and will, get bigger.
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Douglas County, DB, 6-1, 188
Committed to: Boise State
Scouting report: Perhaps the steal of the class. Headed to play on the Broncos’ blue turf. His know-how and overall athletic ability should make him a regular.
DYLAN KILDAHL
Highland, TE-LB, 6-4, 240
Committed to: Wyoming
Scouting report: Every season, small schools in Colorado churn out a player who could be substantial in any class. The Cowboys are getting one of them.
COLLIN KLEIN
Loveland, QB, 6-6, 212
Committed to: Kansas State
Scouting report: It will be interesting to see which position the Wildcats decide to play him. A bigger body capable of multiple tasks.
JAKE LANDERS
Durango, DL, 6-3, 275
Committed to: Colorado State
Scouting report: Not many have seen him. But he is big, strong and capable of making his mark.
PATRICK MAHNKE
Mountain Vista, S, 6-2, 180
Committed to: Colorado
Scouting report: Tough hitter who plays the ball very well. His hand-eye coordination is very good.
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Ponderosa, LB, 6-4, 230
Committed to: Colorado
Scouting report: All of his considerable attention was warranted. Has the chance to be a big-time player for the Buffs.
JIMMY MILLER
Mullen, G, 6-3 1/2, 265
Committed to: San Diego State
Scouting report: Injuries were a problem, but when healthy he is a plug in the middle of the front wall.
Douglas County, RB-LB, 5-11, 195
Committed to: Air Force
Scouting report: Three-year starter for a reason. Looks for contact and loves making it.
Buena Vista, DE, 6-5, 235
Committed to: Wyoming
Scouting report: Raw talent, good frame and set to become a regular. Cowboys coach Joe Glenn may have a steal.
WILL PERICAK
Boulder, LB, 6-4, 240
Committed to: Colorado
Scouting report: Boulder-area talent continues to feed the Buffs’ roster. Strong and agile.
ANDREW SAMPSON
Overland, T, 6-4, 285
Committed to: Arizona State
Scouting report: If not for a knee injury earlier in his prep career, he could have been one of the best of the era.
TREVOR SHAW
Poudre, TE-LB, 6-4, 230
Committed to: Wyoming
Scouting report: Skilled and mobile, can compete on both sides of the ball.
BROCK STRINGHAM
Mountain Vista, OL, 6-7, 275
Committed to: BYU
Scouting report: His mission, probably after he completes his mission for the Mormon church, is to occupy the left side of Cougars’ offensive line for several years.
Columbine, TE, 6-6, 230
Committed to: Colorado State
Scouting report: Much like teammate Matt Birkeness, is tall, long and athetic, and has the frame to get even bigger.
ZACH TIEDGEN
ThunderRidge, DE, 6-4, 220
Committed to: Colorado State
Scouting report: An emerging competitor and hard worker who was under a lot of radars, but has the promise to be a player.
NICK WILLIAMS
Highlands Ranch, OL, 6-5, 260
Committed to: Wyoming
Scouting report: Ask around: He was as mean an offensive lineman as the state had in 2007.
