Big Texas receiver likes the Buffs

Colorado is intrigued with Coye Fairman's potential. And the 6-foot-4, 198-pound wide receiver from Humble (Texas) Atascocita is equally intrigued with what the Buffaloes have to offer. But if he is going to play football in Boulder, he will first have to spend some time at the Junior College level.

Fairman was in Boulder last weekend on an official visit with his teammate and friend, Patrick Taylor Jr., who is verbally committed to the Buffaloes.

“I liked my Colorado visit a lot. It went very well,” said Fairman. “They like me a lot but I am not going to qualify to go D-1 right out of high school. They are getting their plans together for me right now.

“Colorado is definitely recommending me to go to a Junior College that I like and to make sure I take the classes that are going to help me in the long run. Colorado's interest in me definitely gives them a leg up.”

Senior-to-be outside linebacker Jimmie Gilbert served as Fairman's player host when he was at Colorado last weekend.

“He said it is a great program to play for. He said I would love the coaches and the campus if I go there,” Fairman said. “The connection I had with the players and the coaches at Colorado, it was just instant. I connected really well with them.”

Memphis is another program that has shown interest in Fairman, despite his bad academic standing. He hopes to take a trip to see what the Tigers have to offer in the coming weeks.

“It is going to make me a better and more focused person in the end,” Fairman said of his need to go to a Junior College before transferring to an FBS program. “Not being able to go to a big school right away, it is going to change my work ethic and my attitude.”

Fairman had a monster season season at Atascocita. He hauled in 80 receptions for 1,375 yards and 18 touchdowns while helping the Eagles to 12 wins.

“I have good length and athleticism,” Fairman said. “I am not just a tall guy. I can do things that the smaller receivers can do.”