A Boost for the Buffaloes' Defense
Colorado's football program received a significant boost this week as three‑star linebacker Jovon Pulliam announced his verbal commitment to the Buffaloes for the 2027 recruiting class.
Pulliam, a 6‑foot‑1, 230‑pound prospect from Hoover, Alabama, is listed as the No. 1364 overall recruit nationally and the 50th best player from his home state according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
The Buffaloes edged out several other contenders, including Jacksonville State, Appalachian State and Tulane, to secure the Alabama native's pledge, a move that underscores the growing appeal of the program in the Southeast.
Recruiting Momentum in the Big 12
His commitment brings Colorado's 2027 class to eleven pledges, positioning the group as the second‑ranked recruiting class in the Big 12 and highlighting the coaching staff's ability to attract talent despite a late surge in the previous cycle.
Coaches note that Pulliam's skill set as an outside linebacker, highlighted by 26 tackles for loss and 11 sacks during his senior season, should add depth to a defense that has been rebuilding in recent years.
The addition comes at a time when Colorado is looking to capitalize on momentum generated by a strong finish to the 2025 season, a trajectory that began with a handful of early commitments and has continued to gather steam.