Colorado Football Lands Underrated FCS Linebacker: Could This Be the Missing Piece?

After missing out on their first choice in the transfer portal, Colorado has finally landed a promising linebacker to bolster their squad. The Buffaloes have added Shaun Myers from North Alabama, a player who impressed enough during a recent visit to earn his spot. Ranked as a solid 3-star recruit and the 103rd best linebacker in the portal, Myers brings a unique skill set despite his smaller frame — particularly his knack for pass coverage that masks his size at 6-foot-1, 220 pounds. Though coming from a relatively unheralded FCS program, Myers has proven he can hold his own against top-tier competition, including a notable performance against Florida State last season. With only one year of eligibility left, he’s stepping into a tough Big 12 landscape, tasked with shoring up a defense facing elite quarterbacks. This move not only adds talent but a calming leadership presence in the locker room, a critical ingredient for the Buffaloes as they look to sharpen their defense. LEARN MORE

While he played at a lackluster FCS program, Myers has shown himself capable of playing against elite competition, recording six tackles with one for loss against No. 4 Florida State in 2023. Colorado not only adds a talented linebacker but also someone who can provide a stable voice for the locker room.Myers shined in his sophomore season for North Alabama, totaling 58 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions. He is undersized for the off-ball linebacker spot at just 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, but his unique build helps him in pass coverage, where he’s at his best.The Buffaloes secured a commitment from North Alabama linebacker Shaun Myers after bringing him in for a visit earlier this month. 247 Sports rated Myers as a 3-star player and the No. 103 best linebacker in the spring transfer portal.

Colorado finally scored a linebacker in the spring transfer portal after striking out on their main target, former BYU Cougar Harrison Taggart.

Myers comes to Boulder with just one year of eligibility remaining and will be tasked with boosting a Buffalo defense surrounded by the Big 12’s elite quarterback talent. Colorado’s transfer portal class now sits at No. 19 in the country and second in the Big 12, behind Texas Tech.