Colorado Buffaloes Roster 2019 Buffaloes Roster

Although there was some optimism about the team heading into 2017 based on the success of the 2016 team, there will be little overt optimism for great things from Mike McIntyre's 2018 version of the Colorado Buffaloes. The roster is youthful, but has some valuable experience in key positions. The Buffs return some experienced players on defense, with a solid group of linebackers including seniors Rick Gamboa at MLB and Drew Lewis at OLB. Sophomores Jacob Callier and Nate Landman bring some youth to the LB position, as well. One of the more intriguing battles that has taken place has been for LCB, where Trey Udoffia has edged out Dante Wigley and Ronnie Blackmon for the starting spot. Perhaps most interesting, though, is true freshman Israel Antwine's ascension to a starting DE role. On the offensive side of the ball, the team will likely go as returning QB Steven Montez goes. Montez is firmly entrenched at the position, with sophomore Sam Noyer and freshman Blake Stenstrom backing him up. Replacing Philip Lindsay at RB is no easy task. Kyle Evans, Travon McMillian, and Alex Fontenot have been battling for the starting position, with Evans coming out on top. Also, look for great things from freshman center Colby Pursell earning the starting role.

The WR group is thin after losing 3 starters from last season. Returning, however, are senior Jay McIntyre and Juwann Winfree. If Winfree can stay healthy, he has potential to be one of the most exciting wideouts in the country. Sophomores KD Nixon and Laviska Shenault also show some promise at the WR spot.

Even though expectations are low this year, look for offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini to open things up more and allow the offense to be more explosive. This could be an interesting season in Boulder.