The 2025 NFL draft was highly anticipated for the Colorado Buffaloes, as they had two standout players entering the draft: wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders. While Hunter was selected early in the draft, Sanders experienced a surprising fall to the fifth round before being picked up by the Cleveland Browns. The Buffaloes also saw wide receivers Jimmy Horn Jr. and LaJohntay Wester drafted in the sixth round, bringing their total drafted players to four.
Despite their success in the draft, there were still notable Colorado players who went undrafted. Will Sheppard, a wide receiver who was projected as a late-round pick, signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shortly after the draft. Shilo Sanders, the brother of Shedeur, also went undrafted but found a home with the Buccaneers alongside Sheppard.
Safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig was another Buffaloes player who went undrafted but quickly signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. Joining him in Jacksonville is defensive end BJ Green, who also went undrafted but secured a spot on the team post-draft. Both Silmon and Green will reunite with their former teammate Travis Hunter at training camp.
The Colorado Buffaloes had a successful draft with four players selected, but the undrafted players showcased resilience in quickly finding NFL homes. Their determination and talent will be on display as they compete for roster spots and make their mark in the league.
