Colorado’s top high school football players will spread across the country to play in college.
From the SEC to the Big 12, they’re signing up. A couple reside in Colorado and several are heading out of state.
There are 17 players ranked in the 247Sports Composite from Colorado, all of them three-time stars.
Here’s a look at Colorado’s top recruits in the 2024 class and where they’re expected to sign to play college football.
Rankings are based on Colorado recruits, according to 247 Sports Composite rankings as of December 15.
Gage Ginther
- position: Offensive line
- High school: Fossil Ridge
- College Commitment: Tennessee
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Ginther was named first-team all-state in Class 5A after his senior season. His offer sheet was full of Power 5 prospects and he is ranked No. 63 in the country at his position.
Jake Stonebraker
- position: Athlete
- High school: Douglas County
- College Commitment: Kansas State
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Stonebraker was named second-team all-state in Class 5A in 2023. He rushed for 1,009 (10 games) and seven touchdowns and had 39 tackles and 2.5 sacks. His list of offers includes CU, Kansas, UNLV and Central Michigan.
Blake Barnett
- position: Quarterback
- High school: erie
- College Commitment: Kansas State
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Barnett starred as Erie won the 4A state title and was named Player of the Year. He completed 62% of his passes for 2,202 yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He ran for 970 yards and 23 touchdowns. His list of offers includes CSU, CU, Oregon State, Washington and Kansas.
Landon Davidson
- position: Offensive line
- High school: Broomfield
- College Commitment: nebraska
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Davidson was named first-team all-state in 4A after helping Broomfield reach the semifinals. His list of offers includes CSU, CU, Iowa State, Kansas, Washington State, Wyoming and more.
Hayden Tretter
- position: Offensive line
- High school: Cherry Creek
- College Commitment: University of Southern California
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Treter was named first-team all-state after helping Cherry Creek reach the 5A title game. His offer list includes CSU, CU, Arizona State, Cal, Iowa State, Oregon, Kansas, Tennessee, Washington State and more.
Max Parrott
- position: Offensive line
- High school: Cherry Creek
- College Commitment: Bordeaux
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Parrott was named first-team all-state after helping Cherry Creek reach the 5A title game. His offer list includes CSU, Arizona State, Iowa State, Washington State, several Ivy League schools, and more.
Rex Guthrie
- position: safety
- High school: legacy
- College Commitment: nebraska
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Guthrie missed most of the 2023 season with a major leg injury.
Also Burton
- position: Offensive line
- High school: Cherry Creek
- College Commitment: Iowa
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Burton helped Cherry Creek reach the 5A title game. His list of offers includes CU, CSU, Indiana, Washington State and more.
Jackson Coghill
- position: Defense line
- High school: erie
- College Commitment: Washington state
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Cowgill was named first-team all-state after helping Erie capture the 4A title. He had 40 tackles and six sacks as a senior.
Mason Miller
- position: The linebacker
- High school: Pine Creek
- College Commitment: Iowa
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Miller was named first-team all-state in Class 5A after his senior season. He had 53 tackles and 10 tackles for loss. He also rushed for 747 yards and eight touchdowns. Miller’s offer sheet includes Washington State, Wyoming and the University of South Florida.
Gaby Sawchuk
- position: Running back
- High school: Christian courage
- College Commitment: Uncommitted
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Sawchuk was named second team all-state in Class 5A. He rushed for 671 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. His reported offer list includes Arizona State, CU, USC, Northern Colorado and Portland State.
Asher Weiner
- position: Quarterback
- High school: Christian courage
- College Commitment: Princeton
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Weiner completed 62% of his passes for 1,717 yards, 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions as a senior. He also ran for 397 yards and six touchdowns. His list of offers includes Arkansas, Kansas State, Columbia and others.
Angelo Petrides
- position: The linebacker
- High school: Cherry Creek
- College Commitment: Lindenwood University
- Star rating: 3
- NB: The Petrides helped Cherry Creek reach the 5A title game. He had 91 tackles in 12 games as a senior and 369 total tackles in three years in college.
Guide too
- position: The linebacker
- High school: Mullen
- College Commitment: Northern Illinois
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Guida had 94 tackles and 12 tackles for loss in nine games as a senior, including three sacks. He also forced two fumbles. His offer list includes Nevada State and New Mexico State.
Zach Smith
- position: Offensive line
- High school: Thunderridge
- College Commitment: Colorado State
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Smith reported offers from Oklahoma State, Memphis, Nevada and Miami (Ohio), among others.
Jack Moran
- position: Defense line
- High school: Ralston Valley
- College Commitment: Colorado State
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Moran was named first-team all-state in 5A after his senior season where he helped Ralston Valley reach the semifinals.
Jordan Ochoa
- position: edge
- High school: Castle view
- College Commitment: Uncommitted
- Star rating: 3
- NB: Ochoa was named first-team all-state in 5A after recording 61 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks as a senior. His reported offers include Washington State, Wyoming, Jackson State and others.
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Colorado has long been a hotbed for football talent, and the 2024 recruiting class is no exception. With a talented pool of young athletes, major college programs are keeping a close eye on the top recruits in the state. From elite quarterbacks to dominant defensive linemen, Colorado’s 2024 football recruits are expected to make a significant impact at the collegiate level. As the recruiting process unfolds, many are curious to see where these talented athletes will ultimately sign and continue their football careers.