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The 6-foot-7, 280-pound Lang is coming off a breakout sophomore season, when he led the Buffaloes with six sacks and 12 quarterback pressures. He added 40 tackles, nine third-down stops and played more snaps (588) than any other lineman on the team. "I feel like last season gives me a lot of confidence coming into this season," Lang said recently. "I definitely look forward to being a dominant player on the defense and doing everything I can to help the defense be as good as we can be." Lang has already come a long way during his career at CU.

He was "swimming" early in his career as he learned the college game and a new defense, all while adjusting to putting on weight and living in a new state. After redshirting in 2017, Lang played in 11 games in 2018 as a pass-rush specialist. He recorded one sack in 263 snaps that season, spending most of the year watching. Last year, he became a more complete player who could defend the run, as well as get after the quarterback, but is now looking for more. "Definitely a lot of areas I want to improve on," he said. "I did gain a lot of confidence (last year). It just motivated me and made me work harder in the offseason. There's always stuff I can improve on, but I just can't wait to show what I can do again next season." - Daily Camera

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DE Terrance Lang, Colorado
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07/04/20 - Brady Russell, rSr/2023, Colorado, 6-3, 247 (DS#25 TE) + More +

Last season was a revelation of sorts for Brady Russell. After catching five passes in 2018 as CU's leading tight end, Brady Russell had 23 receptions in 2019 as the position's role in the passing game expanded. He would, after all, be called upon to catch passes at the University of Colorado. Former CU coach Mike MacIntyre's tight end-as-an-offensive lineman approach to Russell's position left little opportunity to make an impact beyond the occasional key block in the run game. Mel Tucker opened things up for the Buffaloes' tight ends last year, and while it remains to be seen how the tight ends will be utilized under new coach Karl Dorrell, his track record makes it fair to assume CU's tight ends won't be regarded simply as extra linemen. - Daily Camera

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TE Brady Russell, Colorado
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06/28/20 - *William Sherman, Jr/2021, Colorado, 6-3, 304 (DS#15 OG) + More +

Looking at the list of offensive linemen at Colorado this season gets William Sherman excited. "Since I've been here in 2017, this is probably the most talented and the most depth that we've had on the O-line," said Sherman, a junior tackle. "I'm excited for guys to compete, because there's going to be a lot of competition and it's going to make us a lot better." Offensive line improvement has been an ongoing pursuit at CU for several years and Sherman will play a key role in the Buffs taking a step forward this year.

Sherman, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound junior from Allen, Texas, is one of two returning full-time starters to the line, along with left guard Kary Kutsch. Colby Pursell, who started five games at right guard, also returns. Pursell is likely to move back to center, where he started all 12 games in 2018. Sherman has been CU's top-graded lineman each of the past two seasons - and he's done it while playing two different positions. He started nine games at left tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2018, earning All-Pac-12 honorable mention from the coaches. - Daily Camera

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OG *William Sherman, Colorado
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06/26/20 - Mustafa Johnson, rSr/2022, Colorado, 6-0, 288 (DS#64 DT) + More +

For three months, Mustafa Johnson was unable to use the exceptional workout facilities at the University of Colorado. The Buffaloes' 6-foot-2, 290-pound senior defensive lineman wasn't going to let the coronavirus pandemic stop his progress, though. "I miss (football) a lot," he said. "I miss the whole hitting aspect, but I really haven't skipped a beat (in workouts). I've been running and doing all my training, even with all this COVID that's going on." While concerns about the spread of COVID-19 canceled spring practices and forced Johnson and athletes around the country to work out on their own, the Buffs are still scheduled to begin their season on Sept. 5 at Colorado State. Voluntary workouts at CU began on June 15 and the NCAA Division I Council has approved a plan that allows preseason camp to begin Aug. 7. If practices and games are held, Johnson plans to be ready.

A former junior college transfer, Johnson had an exceptional first season with the Buffs, in 2018. He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors from the Associated Press after leading the conference with 8.5 sacks, leading the Buffs with 18 tackles for loss and racking up 73 tackles. In the past 22 seasons, no CU defensive lineman has had more tackles in a season. Last year, an ankle injury limited him to nine games and fewer than 20 snaps in two other games. He finished with 34 tackles and 4.5 sacks. In preparing for his senior season, Johnson said he feels 100 percent healthy. "I've been out running and playing basketball and doing all kinds of stuff," he said. "I'm good now." The Buffs need him to be, although he's not carrying the load by himself. - Daily Camera

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DT Mustafa Johnson, Colorado
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06/20/20 - Brady Russell, rSr/2023, Colorado, 6-3, 247 (DS#25 TE) + More +

For three seasons, Embree, 31, was as an offensive quality control coach with the 49ers, working with his father, Jon, the team's tight ends coach and it was a job he loved. A few weeks after the Super Bowl, however, Embree got a call from new Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell and was hired as the Buffs' tight ends coach, giving him his first full-time assistant coaching job and the opportunity to return to place that has meant so much to his family. "For me, this was a unique opportunity," Embree said. "I told myself I wasn't going to leave where I was with the San Francisco 49ers unless the perfect opportunity came along and to me this is as perfect as it gets."

Jon Embree was a tight end at CU from 1983-86, twice leading the Buffs in receiving. After playing in the NFL, Jon got his start in coaching at CU as a volunteer in 1991. In 1993, he was hired to coach tight ends and he spent 10 seasons on the staff. He then spent two years, 2011-12, as the Buffs' head coach. Taylor Embree, right, played receiver at UCLA from 2008-12. Reggie Moore, left, was his receivers coach with the Bruins. Moore has been hired as a quality control coach at CU. I knew the fight song since second grade," he said. "Obviously my dad played here, my uncle (Sean) played here. To me, this is a unique opportunity because this is home for me and there's a lot of pride and a lot of tradition. I'm familiar with CU. There's not a place I'd rather start my coaching career then here." - Daily Camera

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TE Brady Russell, Colorado
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06/12/20 - Chris Miller, rSr/2023, Colorado, 6-0, 190 (DS#999 SS) + More +

When healthy, Chris Miller has been arguably the best cornerback at Colorado the past two seasons. CU coaches are hoping he can be more than that. A 6-foot, 190-pound junior, Miller could be wind up being one of the most versatile and impactful players on the Buffaloes' defense next season. "We were doing a Zoom donor meeting a couple weeks ago," defensive coordinator Tyson Summers said, "and one of the questions that was asked was, 'Who do you feel is going to be a player that really jumps out this season?' And (Miller) was one of the first names that I mentioned in that group." A cornerback since he arrived in Boulder from Denton, Texas, in the summer of 2017, Miller was listed as the starting strong safety in a recent "pencil" depth chart released by CU. He is also a candidate to play in CU's "star" position, a defensive back/linebacker hybrid.

"We feel that he's a unique player that can do a lot of things," head coach Karl Dorrell said. "We want him in multiple roles and he's embraced that challenge. But it's just a matter of getting him in those positions to see if he can handle all that information. We do plan on him being a big factor." For Miller to be a big factor, he has to be healthy, and that's been his biggest challenge. He has played in only 10 games at CU, with his 2018 season cut short because of a fractured thumb and his 2019 season limited to four games because of a torn ACL. He also missed spring practices in 2019 with a dislocated shoulder. "Physically I'm feeling good," Miller said last week. "I've been working really hard trying to get back as healthy as I can. I'm trying to be ready and have a great year and show the NFL scouts that I can be a great player and I will be." - Daily Camera

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SS Chris Miller, Colorado
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05/02/20 - Jeremy Bloom, Sr/2006, Colorado, 5-09, 173 (DS#21 WR) + More +

It's been nearly 16 years since Jeremy Bloom lost his battle with the NCAA, but it wasn't much of a surprise that he was a popular guy on Wednesday. "My phone has been ringing off the hook today," the former Colorado Buffaloes receiver said with a laugh. This week, the NCAA Board of Governors announced it will allow college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL). Details of the new legislation are still being ironed out and it is pending approval by the divisions by January of 2021, but it was a major step for the NCAA, which has long fought against NIL compensation in an effort to protect its model of amateurism.

One of the most high-profile battles on this issue took place between the NCAA and Bloom nearly two decades ago. "This was the crux of my whole battle," Bloom, 38, said. "This is the thing that they have been fighting for the last 50 years. … So it is a monumental day." Bloom, who starred at Loveland High School, was an electric talent for the Buffs. The first time he touched the football, in the 2002 season opener against Colorado State, he went 75 yards for a touchdown on a punt return. His first career catch was a 94-yard touchdown against Kansas State - the longest passing play in CU history until last season. He had three return touchdowns in his career and caught 22 passes for 356 yards as a sophomore in 2003. Colorado's Jeremy Bloom returns a punt 75 yards for a touchdown against Colorado State on Aug. 31, 2002, in Denver. He was also a world-class moguls skier and competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy. - Daily Camera

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WR Jeremy Bloom, Colorado
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04/25/20 - *Laviska Shenault Jr., Jr/2020, Colorado, 6-1, 227 (DS#12 WR) + More +

The wait is over for Laviska Shenault. After questions about his health and durability forced his first-round talent out of the opening round of the NFL draft, Colorado's standout receiver did not have to wait long to hear his name on Friday, as the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Shenault with the 10th pick of the second round (42nd overall). Shenault becomes the Buffs highest selection in the draft since both Nate Solder and Jimmy Smith were selected in the first round in 2011. Shenault is the 10th underclassman from CU to get selected in the NFL draft and the 273rd NFL draft pick overall that called CU home. He is just the second Buffs player to be selected by Jacksonville and the first since the Jaguars took former CU cornerback Chris Hudson in the third round of the 1995 draft.

The Buffs enjoyed another big moment before Friday night's second and third rounds were complete, as speedy outside linebacker Davion Taylor went to Philadelphia late in the third round (103rd overall). "Definitely had first round hopes, but, I mean, at the end of the day it is what it is," Shenault said following the draft. "I understand everything happens for a reason, but I'm just ready to work, to be honest. That's really all there is to that." Shenault caught 142 passes for 1,775 yards and 10 touchdowns over the past two seasons, adding another 276 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. - Daily Camera

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WR *Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
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04/19/20 - *Laviska Shenault Jr., Jr/2020, Colorado, 6-1, 227 (DS#12 WR) + More +

There are several Colorado Buffaloes hoping to hear their names called during the draft, but Shenault is expected to be the first off the board. Throughout the history of the NFL Draft, CU has had 24 first-round picks, but none since 2011 when tackle Nate Solder (No. 17 overall to New England) and Jimmy Smith (No. 27 to Baltimore) were first selected. Four CU receivers have been first rounders, with Rae Carruth (No. 27 to Carolina in 1997) being the most recent. Shenault, who skipped his senior season at CU to enter the draft, certainly has the ability to hear his name on Thursday night, but his health has been his biggest obstacle. It didn't help his draft status when he aggravated a core muscle injury at the NFL Combine in February.

Shortly after the combine, Shenault had surgery. On Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, reported that Dr. William Meyers of Vincera Core Physicians in Philadelphia sent a letter to all 32 teams about Shenault. "I watched Laviska go through regular football drills yesterday at 5 ½ weeks postop and he looked terrific," Meyers wrote in a letter sent Tuesday. "I believe by April 25, 2020, he will be at 100% for full football activities." Could that vote of confidence be enough to secure Shenault's spot in the first round? - Daily Camera

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WR *Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
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04/17/20 - Carson Wells, Sr/2022, Colorado, 6-3, 241 (DS#22 OLB) + More +

During the past month, as Colorado football players have been learning remotely and working out on their own at home, Carson Wells has been staying in shape by working on the family farm in Florida. "He's farm strength strong, so he'll be fine," CU strength and conditioning coordinator Drew Wilson said of Wells. For now, the Buffs are happy to see Wells handling cattle on the farm, but they'd love to see him wreaking havoc on quarterbacks soon. The spread of COVID-19 has created stay-at-home orders around the country and uncertainty about the 2020 football season, but CU continues to prepare and BuffZone is previewing each position group for the Buffs. In this installment, we look at the outside linebackers.

Leading the group is Wells, who is by far the most experienced outside linebacker on the team after the Buffs lost three key contributors to graduation. Five of the eight outside linebackers on the roster have never played a defensive snap for the Buffs and two others - senior Jash Allen and junior Jamar Montgomery - have combined for 53 career snaps at CU. Wells, meanwhile, is one of the top players on the Buffs' defense. He's played 913 snaps over the past two seasons and finished 2019 ranking fifth on the team in tackles (57). - Daily Camera

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OLB Carson Wells, Colorado
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04/14/20 - Nick Fisher, rSr/2022, Colorado, 6-5, 265 (DS#999 TE) + More +

As a tall, skinny kid coming out of Basehor-Linwood High School in Kansas in 2016, Nick Fisher didn't grab the attention of major colleges. However, after a successful career at Division II William Jewell College - located about 45 minutes from his hometown - Fisher is on his way to the Pac-12. Fisher recently announced that he will join the Colorado Buffaloes as a graduate transfer walk-on tight end. "I know coming from a small school and obviously not being a big multiple star recruit out of high school, a scholarship was going to be a long shot," he said. "I was looking for an opportunity. I've told Colorado that I'll come help the team any way I can; special teams, whatever you need, I'm coming to help. I'm a guy who loves football and I'm just coming for the love of football and I will help you however you need it."

Fisher will add depth to Colorado's tight end room. "I was kind of a late bloomer," said Fisher, who also had opportunities to play college basketball coming out of high school. "Then I was the starting tight end there for three years, I was really productive and I started realizing that I could possibly do a grad transfer somewhere else." After catching just 16 total passes in 2017 and 2018, Fisher racked up 39 catches for 596 yards last season. Only five tight ends in Division II caught more passes. "I had a big year and talking to my coaches (at William Jewell), they knew and I knew that D-I, Power 5 was a goal for me and a possibility," he said. After receiving attention from a trio of Big 12 schools, Fisher was contacted by CU last month. He believes he can help the Buffs as a receiver and blocker. "I'm hearing they're going to really make (tight end) a cornerstone of the offense, with 11 and 12 personnel," he said. "When you can get multiple good tight ends on the field, that's a huge advantage for any team." - Daily Camera

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TE Nick Fisher, Colorado
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04/12/20 - Nate Landman, rSr/2022, Colorado, 6-3, 238 (DS#12 ILB) + More +

At the conclusion of the 2019 football season, Nate Landman took some time to contemplate his future. Colorado's standout inside linebacker considered entering the NFL Draft, but ultimately elected to stay in Boulder for his senior season. "At the end of the day, we thought that the best option for me was to come back and improve my draft stock this year," Landman said this winter. "I kind of feel like I have some unfinished business at CU, too." Concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus have created uncertainty about the 2020 football season, but if and when the Buffaloes get back on the field this year, Landman's decision to return will be monumental for the defense. Although sports have been shut down for the time being and stay-at-home orders have been issued around the country, CU continues to prepare for the season and Buffzone is previewing each position group for the Buffs. In this installment, we look at the inside linebackers - a position loaded with experience and talent. Led by Landman, who was voted first-team All-Pac-12 by coaches last season, the Buffaloes return all of their inside linebackers. Landman has started all 24 games over the past two years and he's led the Buffs in tackles both seasons. One of the best inside linebackers in the Pac-12, if not the country, Landman has also stepped up as a team leader and is arguably the heart and soul of CU's defense. After posting 123 tackles in 2018, Landman racked up 137 last season - 68 more than anyone else on the team. He finished with 112 solo tackles, which ranks as the second-best single-season total in CU history. - Daily Camera

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ILB Nate Landman, Colorado
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04/10/20 - Jake Peters, Sr/2022, Colorado, 6-4, 255 (DS#999 TE) + More +

After making the switch from quarterback to tight end early in his time at Santa Margarita Catholic High School in California, Jake Peters discovered a new love for football. "You start to love something as you start to have some success with it," Peters said. The love has faded a bit during the past two years, but Peters believes he'll find it again in Boulder. A redshirt sophomore, Peters announced earlier this week that he will transfer from Arizona to Colorado. After being on scholarship at Arizona, he plans to join the Buffaloes as a walk-on in the summer or fall. "I have such a love for playing football and these last two years have been kind of hard because you're there, you're working out, you're with the team and, No. 1, when you're not playing, it's tough," he said. "But when your position isn't playing, it's even harder because it's like there's no real future."

Peters committed to Arizona when former head coach Rich Rodriguez was leading the Wildcats, and Peters signed his letter of intent in December of 2017 - the first time college football had a December signing period. Less than two weeks later, Rodriguez was fired and replaced by Kevin Sumlin, whose offense doesn't use a traditional tight end. "It was more of a split out, move around (tight end)," said Peters, who is now 6-foot-5, 250 pounds. "I'm more of your traditional inline tight end. I rode it out for a year and a half and just realized that this offense wasn't using my skill set, so I decided it was kind of time to make a change." - Daily Camera

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TE Jake Peters, Colorado
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04/06/20 - Matt Lynch, rSr/2022, Colorado, 6-4, 240 (DS#67 TE) + More +

Former Legacy High School star Matt Lynch is coming home. Lynch announced on Twitter on Monday that he is transferring from UCLA to Colorado. A quarterback and tight end at UCLA, Lynch will join CU as a graduate transfer and be eligible to play right away. He will be a walk-on and play tight end for the Buffaloes. Lynch was one of two tight ends added by the Buffs on Monday. Jake Peters, who played the last two years at Arizona, also announced on Twitter that he will transfer to CU as a walk-on.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Lynch was a backup quarterback for the Bruins for three years before switching to tight end during spring practices in 2019. A three-star recruit coming out of Legacy, Lynch threw for 1,947 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior with the Lightning in 2015. He enrolled at UCLA in January of 2016 and redshirted that season. In 2017, he played in one game, at Utah, completing 2-of-3 passes for 11 yards and a touchdown. In 2018, Lynch played in 12 games as the holder on placekicks. Last season, he played in all 12 games as a reserve tight end, catching one pass - for a 2-yard touchdown - at Arizona. - Daily Camera

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TE Matt Lynch, Colorado
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04/06/20 - Jake Peters, Sr/2022, Colorado, 6-4, 255 (DS#999 TE) + More +

Jake Peters, who played the last two years at Arizona, also announced on Twitter that he will transfer to CU as a walk-on. Peters, who is 6-4, 220, was part of Arizona's 2018 recruiting class and played in one game as a true freshman that season. He caught one pass for negative-1 yard against Southern Utah. He did not appear in a game last season and entered the transfer portal in November. Peters will be a redshirt sophomore at CU this year. Lynch and Peters will join a young and inexperienced group of tight ends. - Daily Camera

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TE Jake Peters, Colorado
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