Four months after injuries and COVID-19 wrecked Colorado’s inside linebacker room in spring camp, the Buffs have taken a near 180 in the influx of quality options. Nate Landman will again guide the ship but transfers Robert Barnes and Jack Lamb have also flashed leadership abilities.
The list continues with Jon Van Diest and Quinn Perry both worthy of more snaps this fall. Both will be hard pressed to find a lot of playing time behind Landman and Barnes, but there may be an opportunity available if Landman is still easing his way back. Perry did see action in all six games last season but was more of a special teams weapon than a defensive fixture.