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Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders lose top cornerback to transfer portal

January 1, 2026

By Jack Carlough, Colorado Buffaloes on SI: It took longer than expected, but a Thursday afternoon report revealed that top Colorado Buffaloes cornerback DJ McKinney will indeed enter the transfer portal when it opens Friday.

McKinney, a former Oklahoma State Cowboys transfer, spent the past two seasons in Boulder and was honored during Colorado’s 2025 Senior Day, signaling his intentions to leave the Buffs. After entering the year as a projected 2026 NFL Draft pick, McKinney largely performed below expectations in his fourth college season.

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