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As the Deion Sanders era continues at Colorado, the quarterback race between freshman phenom Julian Lewis and experienced transfer Kaidon Salter is taking center stage and not necessarily for the right reasons. Coach Prime's unsettling update on offensive line woes has raised alarm bells about how the team will protect its new sifnal-caller.
O-line injuries threaten season
Deion Sanders revealed troubling news from fall camp: the Buffaloes are grappling with "a lot of injuries on the offensive line", and it's unclear which players are affected. That's critical, given how vital the line is to any QB's success and Colorado's struggles there in 2024 despite improvements over 2023.
Though stalwart LT Jordan Seaton, Pro Football Focus All-America honoree who allowed zero sacks in 11 of 13 starts, is back, the line still needs depth. Key contributors like Cooper Lovelace, Xavier Hill, Zylon Crisler, Zarion McGill, and Aki Ogunbiyi are in place. This O-line ranks among the nation's heaviest, yet durability remains a concern.
Salter's experience challenges Lewis' rising star
Julian Lewis, a high-profile true freshman with a top-10 ranking among his peers by ESPN's Billy Tucker, is in the national spotlight and carrying seven-figure NIL deals. Still, Coach Prime faces a tough decision in a QB race made more complex by Salter's proven resume.
Salter has already established rapport with teammates, including a red zone touchdown connection with WR Hykeem Williams during camp. Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur noted that Lewis is "much younger...this process is a little bit foreign to him", while Salter "has a lot of experinced and is used to it".