The 16 Best Colorado Buffaloes Football Players of All Time

From Heisman-winning legends to gritty trench players and today's two-way sensations, this lineup spans nearly a century of Buffs football. Where do you stand?

1. 1
   Travis Hunter

   2024 Heisman Trophy-winning two-way star who dominated at both wide receiver and cornerback.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Rashaan Salaam

   1994 Heisman Trophy-winning running back who rushed for over 2,000 yards in a single season.
   943pts
3. 3
   Kordell Stewart

   1990s quarterback who holds school passing records and threw the famous 'Miracle at Michigan' Hail Mary.
   596pts
4. 4
   Laviska Shenault Jr.

   Explosive 2010s wide receiver known for his versatility as a runner and receiver.
   596pts
5. 5
   Dave Logan

   1970s three-sport star and wide receiver later drafted by the NFL, MLB, and NBA.
   596pts
6. 6
   Byron "Whizzer" White

   1930s halfback and Heisman runner-up who later became a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
   517pts
7. 7
   Charles Johnson

   1990s wide receiver who became one of the program's most productive pass-catchers.
   517pts
8. 8
   Ted Johnson

   1990s linebacker who went on to a decorated NFL career with the New England Patriots.
   517pts
9. 9
   Darian Hagan

   Quarterback who led Colorado to its only national championship in 1990.
   423pts
10. 10
    Nate Solder

    2000s offensive tackle who became a first-round NFL draft pick and longtime Patriots starter.
    423pts
11. 11
    Eric Bieniemy

    Star running back of the late 1980s known for his powerful, physical running style.
    310pts
12. 12
    Shedeur Sanders

    2020s quarterback and son of head coach Deion Sanders, known for his prolific passing numbers.
    310pts
13. 13
    Chris Hudson

    All-American defensive back of the mid-1990s known for his ball-hawking instincts.
    310pts
14. 14
    Alfred Williams

    Defensive end who holds Colorado's all-time sack record and won the 1990 national title.
    172pts
15. 15
    Michael Westbrook

    1990s wide receiver who caught the game-winning 'Miracle at Michigan' touchdown pass.
    172pts
16. 16
    Joe Romig

    Two-time All-American guard of the early 1960s known for his academic and athletic excellence.
    172pts