Colorado Defense Suffers Another Blow as Freshman Enters Transfer Portal
Colorado’s defense has been dealt another setback with the news that freshman defensive end Alexander McPherson has entered the transfer portal. His departure creates another hole on the defensive line and adds to the uncertainty surrounding how the Buffaloes will rebuild the unit this offseason.
Roster turnover continues to reshape Colorado’s outlook for next season. On Friday morning, McPherson became the latest young contributor to explore other opportunities, joining a growing list of players leaving the program.
Head coach Deion Sanders and his staff now lose a true freshman who was expected to factor into the team’s future plans. McPherson’s exit further depletes a defensive line that was already expected to be a focal point of offseason improvement.
McPherson appeared in 10 games this year, recording 16 tackles, six quarterback pressures, and half a sack. With three years of eligibility remaining, he was viewed as a potential long-term building block for the defense.
His decision to transfer increases the urgency for Sanders and his staff to address the defensive front, likely through the transfer portal. Adding depth and experience up front is now even more critical, making how Colorado handles the defensive line one of the most important storylines to monitor this offseason.
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