Two SEC transfer EDGE rushers commit to Colorado in span of 24 hours

Whereas they’re nonetheless firmly (for now) within the Pac-12, the Buffaloes are loading up with SEC expertise, particularly on the line of defense.

CU gained a dedication from former Ole Miss EDGE JJ Hawkins on Monday night and never even 24 hours later, Missouri switch Arden Walker, a Colorado native who performed at Cherry Creek Excessive College, joined the herd on Tuesday morning.

Each Hawkins and Walker performed considerably sparingly final season as redshirt freshmen. The previous made one sort out in 4 video games performed for the Rebels whereas Walker noticed motion in 12 video games, together with a begin within the Tigers’ common season finale, and recorded six tackles on the 12 months.

Walker was a two-time state champion at Cherry Creek who signed with Missouri over UCLA and Colorado again in 2020. His father, Arthur, performed for the Buffs within the late Nineteen Eighties and was an All-Large Eight defensive lineman.

Different former SEC gamers to affix the Buffs’ D-line/EDGE room this offseason embody Jordan Domineck (Arkansas) and Amari McNeill (Tennessee).

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