After Four Months, Colorado Loses Linebacker Commitment as Recruitment Reopens

Daniels-Portis reopens his recruitment

Daniels-Portis announced Tuesday that he had decommitted from Colorado. His social media post described his recruitment as fully open and listed 22 offers. He committed to the Buffaloes in June, choosing them over Indiana. The article says he did not provide a reason for his decision, so its cause remains unknown.

A productive season at linebacker

The Springfield High junior recorded 88 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, two interceptions and six forced fumbles. He is listed as both an outside and middle linebacker.

Rivals’ Industry Ranking lists him at 6-foot and 210 pounds, ranking him No. 951 nationally, No. 79 among linebackers and No. 35 in Ohio. ESPN places him at No. 62 among linebackers.

Colorado faces a recruiting challenge

Daniels-Portis was one of 21 recruits listed in Colorado’s class. His departure leaves 20 commitments if the other pledges remain unchanged. The report links the difficulty of maintaining commitments to Colorado’s five-game losing streak and the approaching early signing period. It also notes that Colorado’s June recruiting effort was led by recruiting director Rashad Rich and assistant linebackers coach Andre’ Hart.

Alternatives and remaining prospects

Rivals lists Cincinnati and Indiana as the leading alternatives. Its Prediction Machine gives Cincinnati a 26% chance and Indiana a 23% chance to land Daniels-Portis; Cincinnati competes in the Big 12.

Colorado’s class still includes three-star edge rusher Ba’Roc Willis, who flipped from Alabama in May, and three-star edge rusher Jovon Pulliam, who committed June 6. The report says keeping both commitments is especially important as Colorado builds its class under Deion Sanders.