The Colorado Buffaloes soccer program is making a reputation for itself within the recruiting class of 2025. One standout recruit is Christian Thatcher, a 4-star linebacker from Las Vegas, Nevada. Though he has but to play in a giant sport, Thatcher is already thought-about one of many prime linebackers within the nation at No. 34.
The 6-foot-2 LB has already obtained provides from soccer packages like Tennessee and UCLA, however is taking his time on his determination. Earlier than his senior 12 months begins, Thatcher plans to go to 10 colleges, together with Oklahoma, USC and even Deion's rivals, the Oregon Geese.
Now that recruiting consideration has turned to his subsequent vacation spot, a current Instagram put up offered a glimpse into his official go to to Buffalo. The headline hinted at a attainable dedication “C. 1 ILB within the Nation got here to Boulder this week to see Coach Prime and the Buffs. Is Christian Thatcher Colorado Sure?”
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The put up included photos of Thatcher with Buffaloes linebackers coach Andre' Hart. Reflecting on the go to, Thatcher informed CUSports Report that “liked” go to a “One thing that stood out was hanging out with Coach Hart all day.” as they reviewed his function movies. The photographs additionally confirmed his household assembly with Coach Prime, and it appears like Thatcher had a good time in Boulder.
Whereas three extra official visits are rumored to be on Thatcher's schedule, Buffs followers are fairly optimistic about their probabilities. They consider Deion Sanders can safe this highly-coveted 4-star recruit, and it seems the Buffs head coach is already aiming excessive for subsequent 12 months.
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Christian Thatcher isn't the one one on Deion's radar
Deion Sanders has his palms full proper now with a revamped roster after a mass exodus earlier this 12 months. Nonetheless, Coach Prime is already trying to the long run. With star gamers like Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders eyeing the 2025 NFL Draft, Deion Sanders is getting a strategic begin recruiting prime expertise from the following class.
He's already made a splash by internet hosting extremely touted 5-star quarterback Julian Lewis, and Boulder is loaded with the chance that he'll lead the Buffs' offense. However Deion doesn't neglect the opposite aspect of the ball both. He lately shifted his recruiting focus to additionally safe defensive standout Christian Thatcher. And in between, they're even getting begins within the 2026 class with names like Caleb Tafua and Breck Kolojay within the combine.
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It's clear that Coach Prime has a giant imaginative and prescient, however he has to construct a persistently successful program within the Large 12, and early success will solely entice extra prime recruits to the Boulder campus.
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