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Deion Sanders and Colorado suffer major recruiting blow with 4-star decommitment

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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.