8 From The Lone Star State
Colorado has landed 20 commitments thus far and Tuesday Night after DeSoto, Texas Receiver K.D. Nixon committed to Colorado, the Buffs' 2017 recruiting class is ranked 19th in the entire Nation by Rivals.com. Colorado has landed 8 prospects from the State of Texas, 7 from California, 3 from Colorado, and 2 from Florida.
We've mentioned it quite a bit this season, but we'll mention it again: Colorado Co-Offensive Coordinator Darrin Chiaverini who recruits Texas as well as works with the receivers at Colorado has been key in landing three, yes three 4-star Recruits from the State of Texas.
Today we look at where the Colorado Class of 2017 Commitments are from
| Prospect | Position | High School | State |
|---|---|---|---|
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Receiver |
DeSoto |
Texas |
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Offensive Linemen |
DeSoto |
Texas |
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Offensive Linemen |
Allen |
Texas |
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Offensive Linemen |
Denton |
Texas |
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Defensive Back |
Denton |
Texas |
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|
Running Back |
George Ranch |
Texas |
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|
Receiver |
DeSoto |
Texas |
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|
Receiver |
Cedar Hill |
Texas |
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Linebacker |
Danville |
California |
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|
Athlete |
Antelope Valley |
California |
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|
Safety |
Granite Bay |
California |
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|
Athlete |
Marin Catholic |
California |
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|
Receiver |
Murrieta |
California |
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|
Quarterback |
Servite |
California |
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|
Linebacker |
La Mirada |
California |
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|
Offensive Linemen |
Thunder Ridge |
Colorado |
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|
Athlete |
Cherry Creek/IMG |
Colorado |
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|
Linebacker |
Cherry Creek |
Colorado |
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|
Defensive Linemen |
Bushnell |
Florida |
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|
Defensive Linemen |
ASA Maiami |
Florida |
By The Numbers
2017 Commits from Texas: 8
2016 Commits from Texas: 1
2015 Commits from Texas: 2
2014 Commits from Texas: 2
2013 Commits from Texas: 3
2012 Commits from Texas: 7
2011 Commits from Texas: 4
2010 Commits from Texas: 2
2009 Commits from Texas: 3
2008 Commits from Texas: 2
2007 Commits from Texas: 0
2006 Commits from Texas: 0
READ: Laviska Shenault excited about DeSoto teammates committing to CU
Monday night 6-foot-4, 285 pound Offensive Linemen Xavier Newman flipped his commitment from Texas to Colorado after a weekend official visit to Boulder. Tuesday Night K.D. Nixon a Rivals.com 4 Star Receiver announced he was headed to Colorado as well.
READ: Video: 4 Star K.D. Nixon boosts Colorado's Recruiting Class
On Tuesday Night the Colorado Buffaloes landed their 20th commitment from the Class of 2017. Rivals.com's 4-Star K.D. Nixon out of DeSoto, Texas committed to the Buffs just one day after teammate Xavier Newman flipped from Texas to Colorado. Rivals.com's Nick Kruegerprovides a video breakdown of Nixon after his commitment.
READ: Wednesday Practice Report, MacIntyre and Kyle Evans Interviews
BOULDER-- For the first time since week three the Buffs head into practice knowing exactly who their starting quarterback is going to be and it gives the Buffs some more confidence heading into Stanford.
