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Young Buffs 'Backers Turning Heads In Camp

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Freshmen Carson Wells (40) and Nate Landman (53) team up for a tackle in a recent Buffs scrimmage.

BOULDER — Part of the most celebrated Colorado recruiting class in recent years, they have the potential to be what CU coaches hope will be the heart of the Buffs defense for years to come.

Meet the Buffs' young guns at linebacker, five true freshmen who have turned heads in camp virtually since Day One. They've produced sacks, interceptions and other big plays, and slowly but surely they are pushing their way into the picture for playing time this season.