"It's all about Prime & not the recruit": CFB fans rip apart Deion Sanders & Colorado after new offer letter release
Deion Sanders has made the Colorado football program shinier than ever, with an 8-2 record. Colorado’s new offer letter might be a statement piece like everything else, but fans have raised concerns over it.
The offer letter comes packaged in a sleek Nike box with a custom “Official CU Offer” tag, setting a high standard for recruits. Opening the box reveals a bold message printed in chrome letters on the flap that reads:
“You look good. You feel good. You feel good, you play good. You play good, they pay good!” with Coach Prime’s autograph featured underneath.
Inside the box, recruits find a carefully designed offer letter alongside an animated hint of the gift sent to them—the Nike Diamond Turf 96 TD cleats by Deion Sanders. These $220 cleats are part of Sanders' collaboration with Nike and represent his usual Prime Effect swagger.
However, a few fans flocked to the comment section, raising concerns about the lack of spotlight on the recruit and extra attention on Coach Prime. Some others also backed him up for adding his touch to the letter. Some mocked the program for giving Deion too much spotlight at a time when there are rumors that he might take up NFL coaching gig.
The new update to the offer letter gives potential recruits a taste of what joining Colorado football would mean.
Latest update on Colorado's Recruits in 2025 Class under Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are making headlines with their impressive 2025 recruiting class, aiming to secure some top-tier talent. As the Buffs head toward a strong finish in the 2024 season and inch toward a possible Big 12 title game, Sanders is setting his sights on securing replacements for stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, who are both expected to be top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis leads the pack, who was initially the No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class before reclassifying to 2025. Previously committed to USC, Lewis recently reopened his recruitment, and Colorado is now the favorite to sign him. Lewis could be a natural successor to Shedeur.
Colorado has another major target in Michael Carroll, the nation’s top interior offensive lineman, who is currently committed to Alabama. Carroll visited Colorado over the weekend and reportedly had a positive experience, leaving open the possibility of a flip, as reported by BroBible.
If Sanders secures Carroll, he will join Jordan Seaton, a freshman All-American and an outstanding left tackle, again giving the Buffaloes a powerhouse offense.
The level of talent in the pipeline makes Colorado’s future appear brighter as Deion Sanders continues to hold the fort at Boulder.