In looking ahead to the upcoming season, Colorado assistant coach Ross Els said last week he feels very good about the depth the Buffaloes have developed at inside linebacker.
Returning starters Rick Gamboa and Drew Lewis, both seniors, and talented sophomores Akil Jones and Nate Landman give the Buffs four players that Els feels comfortable putting on the field.
When the Buffs get into fall camp, that number could grow to five if redshirt freshman Jonathan Van Diest can get healthy.
"I think he's going to be a heck of a football player for us," Els said.