After two seasons at Colorado, DJ McKinney is transferring on.
On Thursday, it was introduced that the Buffaloes’ beginning cornerback is planning to enter the switch portal when it opens on Friday.
Defensive finish Nikhil Webb Walker and offensive lineman Walker Andersen additionally introduced intentions to enter the portal.
McKinney was a two-year starter for the Buffaloes, beginning all 13 video games in 2024 and the primary 9 video games of this season earlier than sitting out the final three video games. In his time at CU, McKinney recorded 97 tackles, 14 cross breakups, 4 interceptions, 4 tackles for loss and one fumble restoration.
McKinney got here to CU after two seasons at Oklahoma State. He redshirted in 2022 and performed 14 video games as a reserve for the Cowboys in 2023. He can have one season of eligibility remaining.
Webb Walker, who started his profession with two seasons at New Mexico State, spent two years at CU. He performed totally on particular groups for the primary 5 video games of 2024 after which missed the final eight after being identified with lymphoma. Wholesome once more this 12 months, he performed in six video games, recording three tackles. He can have one seasons of eligibility remaining.
Andersen, a 6-foot-8, 340-pound redshirt freshman this previous season, didn’t seem in any video games for the Buffs. He transferred to CU final winter after a redshirt season at UCLA. He has three years of eligibility remaining.
With the portal set to open on Friday, 26 scholarship Buffs have already introduced their intentions to switch. That record doesn’t embody security Terrance Love and cornerback Kyle Carpenter, who each left the staff through the season.