Deion Sanders says Colorado’s quarterback battle between Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis remains wide open heading into preseason camp.

Colorado, Deion Sanders Bested by Rival Big 12 Team in Recruiting Battle originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders have slowly put together a 2026 recruiting class, which currently has only eight commits and ranks No. 16 in the Big 12 and No. 75 in the nation.

CU chose to bring two quarterbacks, senior transfer Kaidon Salter and true freshman Julian “Juju” Lewis, to media day, making the Buffs the only team to take more than one QB to the event. During his mainstage interview, Sanders said that it wasn’t a mere coincidence.