There are 12 Colorado Buffaloes alumni in the NFL this season, plus a few more on the fringes. There haven’t been that many since the early 2000s, which is a testament to the longevity of Hawkins and Embree era Buffs, as well as it is to the NFL talent MacIntyre had in Boulder. Before the NFL kicks off on Sunday, it’s important to look around the league to find all those Buffs.
Bakhtiari is the best left tackle in the NFL and possibly the best offensive lineman, full stop. No one has his combination of quickness, hand work and technical ability.