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4 Colorado Buffaloes will participate in NFL Combine

Boulder, Colorado - Coming off a 10-4 season, the Colorado Buffaloes will send 4 of their top seniors from the 2016 season to the upcoming NFL Combine (Feb. 28th-March 6th). The event, which is obviously for the best of the best coming out of College will take place at the Indiana Convention Center, you can watch the event live on the NFL Network from March 2nd through the 5th.

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Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau (13) looks to throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau (13) looks to throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Sefo Liufau

Quarterback

6-3, 240 pounds

NFL Grade: 4.89

In 2016: Liufau was 200 of 319 passing for 2,366-yards, threw 11 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and also ran for 494-yards scoring 8 touchdowns.

USC Today Photo - Tedric Thompson recorded 7 interceptions during the 2016 season
USC Today Photo - Tedric Thompson recorded 7 interceptions during the 2016 season

Tedric Thompson

Safety

6-foot-1, 205

NFL Grade: 5.48

In 2016: Thompson was a key part of Colorado's A+ secondary at the safety position. He recorded 75 tackles, 18 pass breakups, and led the team in interceptions with 7.

Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chidobe Awuzie

Corner

6-foot-0, 205

NFL Grade: 5.68

In 2016: Awuzie had a strong senior season for Colorado recording 60 tackles, 4 sacks, 13 pass breakups, and really was the heart and soul of the defense all year long.

Oct 15, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the fourth quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Sun Devils 40-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the fourth quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Sun Devils 40-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Ahkello Witherspoon

Corner

6-foot-3, 190

NFL Grade: 5.73

In 2016: Played in all 13 games for Colorado in 2016 and developed into one of the better corners in the PAC 12. Led the team in pass breakups with 22 and recorded 1 interception.

The Basics 

What: NFL Draft

When: Feb. 28th through March 6th

Where: Indianapolis, IN

How To Watch: NFL Network

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