Shortly after getting some much-needed good news with the commitment of 4-star ATH Alex Ward to the 2027 class, Deion Sanders and Colorado suffered a major blow to a 2026 class that already ranks among the worst in the Big 12.
4-star defensive lineman Emanuel Ruffin, who committed to Colorado back in September, announced his decommitment from the Buffaloes on Tuesday. He broke the news himself on social media:
— Emanuel Ruffin 4u2b50ufe0f (@emanuel_ruffin) November 4, 2025
Ruffin, an Alabama native, was one of the highest-ranked commitments in Colorado's 2026 class.