After Texas offensive line transfer Payton Kirkland's visit to Colorado over the weekend, he decided to make the full move the Boulder and commit to the Buffs.

Coach Deion Sanders and his staff have been working to restore the position group and Kirkland looks to be a solid addition to the line. Measuring in at 6-foot-6, 350 pounds, Kirkland was a three-star recruit in the 2023 recruiting class. He did not play any snaps for the Longhorns as a true freshman and has four years of eligibility remaining.

After starter Savion Washington and David Conner entered the portal, Kirkland is an important addition to improve the depth while getting the Buffs back up to 10 scholarship offensive linemen.

Replenishing the trenches was a prominent priority this offseason after Shedeur Sanders endured 52 sacks, which resulted in a back fracture toward the end of the season. Colorado’s staff revamped the offensive line with the addition of new position coach Phil Loadholt and five transfers as well as five-star freshman Jordan Seaton.

As Kirkland hasn't seen the field in his career, he looks to be a depth piece on Colorado's roster at tackle.

Even though Kirkland wasn't able play in his first year with the Longhorns, he collected 55 offers in high school and can develop to eventually solidify a starting role as a Buff.