Breaking: Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson agreed to terms with Colorado Buffaloes official announcement imminent
Dylan Sampson, the shifty running back from Tennessee, had just finished an electric 2024 season. He had become a highlight machine in Knoxville, but something was tugging at him deep inside. The Southeastern Conference was tough, no doubt, but he was craving a new kind of challenge. One that would take him out of his comfort zone and into uncharted territory. That’s when Coach Deion Sanders came calling.
It was early December when the call came through. Dylan was at home, resting up after the long season. His phone buzzed, and when he saw the name “Coach Prime” flash on the screen, his heart skipped a beat. He’d heard all the stories about Sanders—his charisma, his swagger, his ability to turn a program around. Colorado had become the center of attention, not because they were winning titles yet, but because they were changing the game. They were building something different in Boulder, and Sampson was about to become a part of it.
“Dylan, how you doin’, son?” Sanders’ voice was smooth, confident.
“I’m good, Coach. Real good,” Dylan replied, trying to mask his excitement.
“I’ve been watchin’ you, man. You’re a baller. I don’t just call anyone, you know that. I call people who can change the game. And I think you’ve got what it takes to do that with us.”
Dylan leaned back on his couch, trying to process what he was hearing. Here was one of the greatest football minds of his generation offering him a shot. Not just at playing ball, but at making history.
“You’ve already made a name for yourself in the SEC, Dylan. But imagine this—you come to Colorado, and you help us turn this thing around. You’re not just another piece in the machine; you’re the guy. The one who can take us to that next level. I’m talking about national TV, Heisman conversations, all of it.”
The vision Sanders laid out was compelling. Dylan knew Colorado wasn’t quite there yet, but the promise of something greater was hard to resist. He thought about the flashy uniforms, the sold-out crowds in Folsom Field, the Rocky Mountains standing tall in the background. He thought about what it would feel like to be the player who changed the narrative for an entire program.
“You know, Coach, it’s a big decision,” Dylan said, though he could already feel himself leaning in that direction.
“I get that. I wouldn’t be calling you if I didn’t think you were a leader, someone who takes his time and thinks things through. But let me tell you something, Dylan. This isn’t just about football. It’s about making a statement. You come here, you’re making a choice to be different, to be bold. That’s who I am, and I see that in you.”
They talked for another half-hour, but Dylan had already made up his mind. He thanked Coach Prime and promised he’d give his decision soon. But the moment he hung up the phone, he knew what he wanted.
Two days later, he made it official. Dylan Sampson posted a video on his social media—he was in Boulder, standing under the Colorado “CU” logo, with Deion Sanders by his side. The caption read: “A new journey. Let’s make history. #BuffsNation”.
Colorado fans went wild. It was a statement signing, one that showed the rest of the country that the Buffaloes weren’t just a novelty anymore. They were a team to be reckoned with, and with Dylan Sampson in the backfield, they were ready to run wild over the Pac-12.
As the sun set behind the Flatirons, casting a golden hue over Folsom Field, Dylan looked out over his new home. He could already hear the roar of the crowd, feel the energy of game day. He’d made the leap, and now it was time to show the world what he was capable of—on a different stage, with a different kind of pressure.
This was his moment, and he knew it. Dylan Sampson had chosen Colorado, and together, they were ready to rewrite the
story of college football.