National Signing Day 2023 is here. The Colorado Buffaloes were a program to watch. Why?
Well, because of Deion Sanders.
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On Wednesday morning, the Buffs landed a surprise signing from Alabama transfer LB Demouy Kennedy.
kennedy announced his decision on his Instagram page in a huge get for Coach Prime. The buffs added another huge defensive element for a roster that changes by the day.
We have a national signing day tracker to keep you up to date with all the changes, and the list of buffs is now even fuller than before.
Here are a few things you should know about Kennedy:
FORMER FOUR STAR RECRUIT
Four-star linebacker Demouy Kennedy at FSU Junior Day on March 9, 2019.
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Kennedy was a four-star recruit graduating from high school and the No. 38 prospective in the class of 2020.
PLAYED LINEBACKER AND SPECIAL TEAMS… AND RUNNING BACK
April 16, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Crimson linebacker Demouy Kennedy (37) flags down whites quarterback Jalen Milroe (2) during the A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Kennedy spent three years with Alabama and was deployed as a linebacker and made an impact on special teams. However, an interesting note is that he was used as a running back.
Linebacker Demouy Kennedy is used on the running back for Alabama pic.twitter.com/sgoSiHncGE
— Patrick Greenfield (@PCGreenfield) November 13, 2021
REUNITES WITH CHARLES KELLY
Alabama Associate Defensive Coordinator/Safety Coach Charles Kelly and Associate Head Coach Defensive Line Coach Brian Baker during second half action in the Alabama A-Day Spring Football Scrimmage Game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday April 13, 2019.
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Charles Kelly came over from Alabama to join Coach Prime’s staff in Boulder, and now Kennedy and Kelly are back together.
KENNEDY’S 2022 STATISTICS
09/18/2021; Gainesville, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Demouy Kennedy (37) against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Kennedy played just five games in 2022 and had one tackle. He suffered a knee injury at the end of the season.
NO. 55LB IN PORTAL
Dec 31, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats safety De’Arre McDonald (22) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Demouy Kennedy (37) in the third quarter during the 2021 Cotton Bowl College Football CFP National Semifinals game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
According to On3, Kennedy was the No. 55 linebacker in the portal. However, he barely played in 2022 and has been part of a talented Alabama defense for the past three seasons.
He’ll have a lot of options in Boulder and should make a great addition to an overhauled defense for the buffs.