Deion Sanders flips 1,000-yard running back transfer from SEC to Colorado

It's been difficult to keep track of all the movement around the Colorado Buffaloes' program over the last year. Since Deion Sanders took over as head coach, the Buffaloes have overturned the roster twice. This spring has brought more change, including the transfer of stud freshman running back Dylan Edwards.

On Friday, the Buffaloes brought their second talented back from the transfer portal. They flipped former South Carolina and Miami (OH) running back Rashad Amos after he had previously committed to Mississippi State.

Amos was a 3-star recruit in 2020 as the 1,027th-ranked talent by On3 . The 6'2", 224-pounder joins fellow newcomer Dallan Hayden, who was the Ohio State Buckeyes' third-string back. Amos tallied 1,075 yards and 13 touchdowns in his lone season at Miami and has two more seasons of eligibility remaining.

If the Buffaloes' completely new offensive line is more effective than last year's unit, this duo should be effective together. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders dealt with immense pressure in 2023, eventually suffering a season-ending injury. The team's running game was abysmal, but Edwards was a bright spot in a limited role.

Edwards' departure is a tough one to overcome. Former Jackson State rusher Sy'Veon Wilkerson also hit the portal after Hayden committed, so all isn't well for Coach Prime. It's hard to see guys who followed Sanders being replaced so easily.

Neither Hayden nor Amos can provide the receiving spark Edwards has. Edwards is faster and more dynamic with the ball in his hands. However, Hayden and Amos are better pure rushers who can grind out yards.

Amos' powerful style doesn't come with receiving chops or special quickness, though. He's a nice addition but should slide behind Hayden's more nuanced and slashing style. But it's still a net negative for a team that has a lot on the line before Sheduer graduates and Colorado enters a strainful financial commitment with Deion.

Also in the backfield is true freshman Micah Welch. The 5'9", 205-pounder from Georgia was a 3-star talent. He seems unlikely to be much of a factor in 2024 now.