Colorado Buffaloes Favored To Land 4-Star Recruit Gavin Mueller's Commitment Over LSU

Mueller is a three-star prospect according to 247Sports and On3 but is considered a four-star by Rivals. The 247Sports composite ranks Mueller as the No. 42 tight end in his class and the No. 18 prospect in Illinois while Rivals pegs him as the No. 23 tight end.

247Sports national analyst Hudson Standish believes Mueller holds great athleticism and has the potential to become an elite college tight end.

Profiles as an in-line Y tight end at the next level who can use his physicality at the LOS (line of scrimmage) to create running lanes and his frame to box out defenders at the first two levels. Has shown the ability to make plays at the catch point and excels at tracking the football in crowded conditions. Played through a shoulder injury and underwent surgery following his first season of football, should be viewed as a high-upside attached tight end who could blossom into a key piece for a College Football Playoff contender.Hudson Standish

Colorado tight ends coach Brett Bartolone has made Mueller a high priority in recent days, visiting with the prospect before, during and after his official visit to Boulder.

Other class of 2026 recruits Colorado is trending well with include five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan, four-star wide receiver Jase Mathews, four-star linebacker Duyon Forkpa Jr. and four-star offensive linemen G'nivre Carr and Deacon Schmitt.

With Peko being the lone commit, Colorado's 2026 recruiting class ranks No. 103 nationally, according to 247Sports.