Four-star 2024 receiver Zycarl Lewis had a lengthy list of college options, but an impromptu June visit to Colorado quickly took those other schools out of the mix.

Lewis, who’s currently ranked No. 59 in Florida and No. 48 at his position, had a list of offers including Georgia, LSU, Alabama, Miami, Notre Dame, Michigan, Texas A&M, Tennessee and others.

The nation’s blue bloods were after Lewis’ exceptional pass catching abilities. While he was exploring programs, the Buffs’ coaching staff promptly flew him out to Boulder earlier this month to show Lewis what the city and program had to offer.

“Alright, how soon can you pack a bag?” Lewis said, recalling the evening phone call with Colorado’s coaching staff.

“Not long,” Lewis responded.

The next morning Lewis flew straight to Colorado and saw his future home.

“We get there, they welcome us,” Lewis said. “We go to the hotel. … Walk around, go to the facilities and it felt like home.”