Heading into the 2026 season, the Colorado Buffaloes have a tremendous opportunity to be a significantly better team, specifically a much-improved defense in year four under coach Deion Sanders .

In the back end, Colorado has made several changes, but there is one particular safety who could have a breakout season and have his best collegiate season yet.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jah Jah Boyd (16) arrives prior to the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Transfer Safety Jah Jah Boyd

After transferring from the Indiana Hoosiers, safety Jah Jah Boyd looks to be a player for the Buffaloes who could become a critical piece in 2026.

In his time with Indiana, Boyd did not receive a lot of reps, but he did show some flashes of being able to make plays when he had the opportunity to.…