As Colorado Buffaloes’ star quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, Coach Prime AKA Deion Sanders has already convinced a five-star recruit, Julian Lewis, to be a part of his team next season. Lewis, who played quarterback at Carrollton High School, recently confirmed his commitment to the Buffs.
Coach Prime Discusses Julian Lewis
In an interview on Thursday (Nov. 21), Sanders reacted to Julian ‘Ju Ju’ Lewis committing to Colorado, praising the young talent. He is already looking forward to coaching Lewis, who is currently ranked the No. 2 quarterback in the ESPN 300.
Coach Prime stated, “It was a great thing for the program. We know it’s been in there working for quite some time. Great kid, great talent. I like the qualities and the home structure and all of that, and I can’t wait to be a part of his life and coaching.”
Coach Prime weighs in on the commitment of Julian Lewis to Colorado:
“I can’t wait to be apart of his life and coach him.”
PRIME NOT GOIN NOWHERE! pic.twitter.com/jQvpFaldVc
— GUCCE🦬🐦⬛ (@gucceCU) November 21, 2024
Coach Prime, in the interview, gave additional details on how he approached Lewis and what went into his recruiting process, saying, “You know, I get Ju Ju on the phone, get his pop on the phone. See if his dad wanted to come down and just sit and have a word with me.
“He sat at my office a few weeks ago for a couple of hours, and I said, ‘Give it out to me, I know you got a bunch of questions in your mind, let’s go.’ And we did, and he walked away feeling very comfortable about where we at.”
Once again, Sanders’ recruiting talent has benefitted the Buffaloes, and it shows his popularity among young football players. Lewis had committed to USC last year in August. However, he changed his plans three months later, which opened his recruitment once again.
He reportedly visited Georgia, his home state, which was among his top choices. However, after a meeting with Sanders in Colorado, he was convinced he belongs in Boulder.
Lewis Surprises Fans by Committing to Colorado on Pat McAfee Show
Lewis made an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show,’ where host Pat McAfee was pretty adamant about knowing which team the young QB would choose. Well, Lewis had come prepared and surprised everyone as he rolled out a gray cap with a Colorado Buffaloes logo, stating, “I will be continuing my athletic career at the University of Colorado.”
BREAKING NEWS:
“I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at @CUBuffsFootball” ~ @JulianLewis10
CONGRATULATIONS 👏 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/qxYMmmguqb
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 21, 2024
Lewis, in his three years with Carrollton High School, has completed 669 of 969 pass attempts for 10,054 yards, scoring an impressive 136 touchdowns and just 18 interceptions. This season, his rushing game also improved as he recorded 28 carries for 90 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Now, as Coach Prime has taken him under his command, he is all set to achieve greatness.