Deion Sanders and Colorado wanted to trade Julian “JuJu” Lewis from USC

The Colorado Buffaloes are making headlines as they appear to be on the verge of making a move on USC commit and five-star quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis. The top-ranked QB from Carrollton, Georgia, visited Boulder four times last year, indicating strong interest in joining Deion Sanders’ program. This move could be strategic as Lewis is expected to follow in the footsteps of current Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is expected to enter the NFL Draft after this season. Lewis would bring elite talent and high expectations as Colorado’s next standout quarterback.

On3 recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong and 247Sports’ Tom Loy have both predicted that Colorado has a strong chance of signing Lewis, a decision that would represent a significant recruiting victory for the Buffaloes. At 6-foot-3 and weighing 185 pounds, Lewis has been committed to USC since August of last year. However, as his recruiting progressed, he increasingly focused on Colorado, with Indiana also emerging as a potential option in recent months.

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Lewis first gained national prominence in middle school, where he caught the attention of coaches and recruiters alike. His talent became apparent early on, earning him an invitation to the prestigious Under Armor All-America Game in eighth grade. His high school coach Joey King compares him to NFL star Trevor Lawrence and points out Lewis’ advanced skills and arm talent. The renowned Atlanta coach Ron Veal now puts him on an equal footing with well-known quarterbacks like Justin Fields and Lawrence.

In two high school seasons, Lewis threw for over 7,000 yards and 96 touchdowns, a testament to his skill and potential. He is known for his early zero deal and has already provided for his family, symbolizing his maturity on and off the field.