Colorado Transfers Moore, Carter, Lefau Break Into 247Sports Top247 Rankings

Colorado’s 2026 transfer class entered the offseason with expectations of a top‑20 unit, according to several recruiting analysts. The Buffaloes lost multiple contributors to other programs, including starting offensive tackle Jordan Seaton and wide receiver Omarion Miller, creating immediate needs on both lines of scrimmage and in the passing game. The incoming portal class is viewed as the primary tool to fill those gaps and sustain the momentum generated by the coaching staff’s recent hype.

DeAndre Moore Jr. is ranked No. 21 overall in the final 247Sports Top247 transfer list. During his two seasons at Texas he caught 77 passes for 988 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. Boo Carter appears at No. 64; he spent two years at Tennessee and will be deployed by defensive coordinator Chris Marve as a versatile defensive back capable of playing safety, nickel, or corner. Liona Lefau checks in at No. 170; he was a teammate of Moore at Texas and joins a linebacker group that has three players competing for two starting spots. Jordan Seaton, who transferred to LSU, is ranked No. 4 in the same rankings, underscoring the talent Colorado lost on the offensive line.

Moore’s production at Texas projects him as an immediate starter at wide receiver, offering a reliable target for new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and helping to offset the departure of Omarion Miller. Carter’s flexibility allows Colorado to mix coverages and adjust to opposing offensive schemes without sacrificing depth. Lefau adds competition to a linebacker corps that must replace departing starters; his familiarity with Moore could accelerate on‑field communication. Seaton’s high ranking confirms the loss of a premier left tackle, but the coaching staff believes the combination of Moore, Carter, Lefau and other portal additions can maintain offensive protection and overall team competitiveness.