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CU Buffs adding muscle to 2019 recruiting class

During his introductory press conference on Dec. 6, new Colorado head football coach Mel Tucker said his Buffaloes would be tough. Recruiting power in the trenches will certainly help in that regard and last weekend, the Buffaloes added a lot of muscle.

Defensive tackle Austin Williams, defensive end Jeremiah Doss and offensive lineman Vaatofu Sauvao all gave their verbal commitments to CU — the first commitments for Tucker since taking the job. The Buffaloes also picked up tight end Jalen Harris, a graduate transfer from Auburn.

Williams, a 6-foot-4, 288-pounder from Tifton, Geo., had committed to Colorado State on Dec.