3 things you should know about Ashaad Clayton

Shawn Fink/ NOLA.com The Colorado Buffaloes wrapped up signing day for the 2020 football class on Wednesday. Among those players making a commitment to the Buffs was highly-touted four-star running back Ashaad Clayton. Here are three things you should about know about the blue chip recruit from New Orleans.

Clayton is one of CU’s highest-rated recruits in over a decade

A noticeable momentum shift with Mel Tucker taking over at Colorado is the program working towards better recruits in the southern region of the country. The signing of Clayton, along with Alabama transfer Antonio Alfano, are two prime examples of how Tucker’s staff has taken top-tier talent away from the SEC. How rare is a…