Colorado, Deion Sanders Dealt Disappointing Transfer Portal Update

The Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders have been extremely active in the transfer portal this offseason, bringing in a total of 26 players for a class that ranks No. 24 in the nation, per On3.

Some of their biggest additions have come on the defensive side of the ball, including players like three-star defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis (Alabama) and three-star safety Makari Vickers (Oklahoma).

It appeared that Colorado may have soon been landing another big-time commitment, as they were named as one of the three finalists for linebacker Harrison Taggart, who had spent 2024 with the BYU Cougars.

Unfortunately for them, though, Taggart decided to pass on the Buffaloes, instead committing to play for the California Golden Bears on Thursday.

Of course, it's a big miss for Colorado and a huge gain for Cal, as Taggart had an impressive 2024 season, appearing in 12 games, accumulating 69 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.

He originally started his career with the Oregon Ducks in the 2022 recruiting class, where On3 Industry Rankings placed him as a four-star prospect, the No. 26 linebacker and the No. 255 player in the nation.

UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) is tackled by BYU linebacker Harrison Taggart (11).

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Now, instead of suiting up for Colorado and Sanders, it will remain to be seen if he can help improve the Golden Bears' defense, which in 2024 ranked 36th in both points per game allowed (22.3) and total yards per game allowed (337.5).

Taggart also joins a growing list of defense threats Cal has brought in through the portal, including three-star EDGE Jayden Wayne (Washington), three-star defensive lineman Tyson Ford (Notre Dame) and three-star safety Tristan Dunn (Washington).