Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders runs onto the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders Add Four-Star Cornerback To 2026 Recruiting Class

Originally posted on Colorado Buffaloes on SI
By Jack Carlough | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 3:15 PM ET

The Colorado Buffaloes gained their third class of 2026 commitment on Tuesday as four-star cornerback Preston Ashley chose coach Deion Sanders' squad over the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles.

Ashley represents Colorado's first four-star commit and the first defensive back, a position group that "Coach Prime" has recruited well during his time in Boulder. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound native of Brandon, Mississippi, joins three-star Illinois tight end Gavin Mueller and three-star California EDGE Domata Peko Jr. in the Buffs' 2026 recruiting class.

Colorado's three-member class still ranks last in the Big 12 Conference and No. 110 nationally, per 247Sports.

Ashley received an offer from "Coach Prime" in March before getting out to Boulder this past weekend.

In an interview with On3's Chad Simmons earlier this month, Ashley spoke about the family-like atmosphere within Sanders' Colorado football program, specifically how recent first-round NFL Draft pick Travis Hunter was treated during his time with the Buffs.

“It would be a blessing to be coached by 'Coach Prime,' but they look past football. They care about the players. They want it to be like family," Ashley told On3. "Travis Hunter had his wedding, and they were there. It goes beyond football with Colorado, so I can’t wait to get out there. I really like coach Mathis too. He was a great cornerback in his time and he is a great coach."

BREAKING: Four-Star CB Preston Ashley has Committed to Colorado, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’0 185 CB from Brandon, MS chose the Buffaloes over Florida & Florida State

“If u wanna be da best you gotta get coach by the best. We coming!”https://t.co/ngW9WUzD99 pic.twitter.com/ctd4TFNWWq
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 24, 2025