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Colorado football: 3 freshmen who’ll have major impacts in 2023

By Connor Muldowney

BOULDER, COLORADO - APRIL 22: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes walks off the field after their spring game at Folsom Field on April 22, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
BOULDER, COLORADO - APRIL 22: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes walks off the field after their spring game at Folsom Field on April 22, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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Oct 16, 2021; Boulder, Colorado, USA; General view of a Colorado Buffaloes helmet and football before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2021; Boulder, Colorado, USA; General view of a Colorado Buffaloes helmet and football before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Dylan Edwards is going to have the biggest role early on, in my opinion, because Colorado needs a boost in the run game after a horrendous 2022 season.

Deion Sanders has brought in some talented running backs like Sy’Veon Wilkerson from Jackson State, Alton McCaskill from Houston, and Kavosiey Smoke from Kentucky. But I think Edwards may have the highest ceiling of the bunch outside of maybe McCaskill.

I would not be shocked to see Edwards take over the starting job this season but he’ll be battling it out with three veterans with plenty of talent as well.

The Under Armour All-American is ranked No. 173 overall in the class and he’s the 11th-best running back. He’s not the biggest back, but he’s shifty and can be utilized in the passing game. His versatility will keep him on the field.

Will Edwards split carries? Absolutely, but I could see him as the RB1 by the end of the year.

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