Colorado landed a commitment from Jaiden Kelly-Murray, a 247Sports Composite 4-star receiver from Oceanside Collegiate Academy. The Buffaloes had been trending for a flip from Kelly-Murray’s home-state South Carolina Gamecocks.
Kelly-Murray announced his decision on Memorial Day through CBS Sports’ YouTube channel. He referenced Deion Sanders’ catchphrase and Shedeur Sanders’ rap song in his commitment message.
“Seems to me I wasn’t hard to find because it was perfect timing,” Kelly-Murray said.
The commitment continues Sanders’ success recruiting receivers during his time in Boulder. Coach Prime has brought in Xavier Weaver, LaJohntay Wester, Jimmy Horn Jr., and Will Sheppard at the position.
Travis Hunter also played receiver for Colorado before winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy as a two-way player.
Hunter transitioned to full-time cornerback after being selected No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars traded up in the draft to land the former Buffalo.
Kelly-Murray will have two years playing with Julian Lewis, Sanders’ replacement for Shedeur at quarterback. Lewis is expected to arrive in Colorado when Kelly-Murray begins his college career.
Through his sophomore and junior seasons at Summerville in South Carolina’s Class AAAAA division, Kelly-Murray recorded 2,159 receiving yards and 29 receiving touchdowns.
He transferred to Oceanside Collegiate Academy for his senior season this fall.
Colorado’s recruiting success continues despite Sanders’ limited travel
Sanders has dealt with health issues that have kept him from traveling extensively on the recruiting trail. Many expected he’d leave Colorado after his sons departed the program.
CU Director of Recruiting Rashad Rich and Inside Receivers Coach Rashad Davis handled much of the legwork for Kelly-Murray’s recruitment.
Sanders remains a powerful recruiting figure for young corners and receivers. These positions continue forming the backbone of Colorado’s recruiting classes under Coach Prime.
The commitment shows Sanders’ staff can still land top talent even when the head coach isn’t physically present for much of the process.
Colorado’s ability to flip Kelly-Murray from South Carolina demonstrates the program’s continued appeal to elite prospects at skill positions.
