Twelve Colorado Freshmen to Know Before the Regular Season Ends

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're focusing on the 2026 class in the state of Colorado. Each prospect featured has been a strong contributor for their respective programs and have made an impact early in their varsity careers. There most certainly are power-five prospects featured here, and I fully expect some to pick up offers relatively soon. With three years of eligibility left and more time to develop, these young men could be among the best 2026 prospects in their state. Keep an eye on them as we wrap up the regular season and head to the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='401303' first='Breck' last='Kolojay'], 6'5" 265, Valor Christian</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Dominates at the point of attack.</li><li>A rugged finisher with plenty of knee drive.</li><li>Doubles teams are hip-to-hip and create vertical displacement on defenders.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>TE: [player_tooltip player_id='283697' first='Camden' last='Jensen'], 6'7" 230, Heritage</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Rare size for the tight end position.</li><li>Uses his big frame to create separation downfield.</li><li>His physicality as a runner causes major problems for smaller defensive backs after the catch.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='283701' first='Ja'pree' last='Jennings'], N/A, Mountain Vista</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Quite shifty and a tough man to reroute downfield.</li><li>Accelerates out of his cuts.</li><li>Shows sure hands through traffic.</li><li>Jitterbug type runner with the ball in his hands.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='212239' first='Brady' last='Vodicka'], 6'2" 200, Cherry Creek</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A tough, downhill runner on called quarterback keepers.</li><li>Willing to work to the backside crosser on boots and nakeds.</li><li>Eyes are well-trained and never tip where he's going on intermediate-vertical concepts.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Dante Dupuch, N/A, Mullen</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Impressive contact balance between the tackles.</li><li>Once he spots a seam, he sticks his foot in the dirt, gets vertical, and accelerates to the next level with no wasted steps.</li><li>Runs hard behind his shoulder pads.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Cash Spence, 5'9" 150, Valor Christian</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A reliable slot receiver that is willing to do the dirty work.</li><li>He's smooth with the ball in his hands and can make defenders miss in space.</li><li>Noticeable vision to catch defenders overpursuing for cutback opportunities. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DL: Ti Umu-cais, 6'3" 285, Cherry Creek</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Hands stun offensive linemen at the point of attack.</li><li>Plays with a low pad level and is a compact hand fighter.</li><li>A strong lower half leads to a powerful bull rush.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='212249' first='Jayden' last='Fox'], 5'8" 145, Cherry Creek</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Superb acceleration and top-end speed.</li><li>Pretty creative as a between-the-tackles runner.</li><li>Change of direction is fluid and easy.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='212251' first='Kobe' last='Dooley'], 5'8" 155, Vista Ridge</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Serious track speed, having already clocked a 22.24 200-meter time.</li><li>Eats up easy yards on quick game concepts.</li><li>Once he gets a full head of steam behind him, watch out because he can take it sixty in the blink of an eye.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Other Names to Know</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: Mekhi Sabourin, 6'2" 160, Strasburg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1297807' first='Jayce' last='Newbill'], 5'10" 150, Berthoud</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Jaiden Green, 6' 165, Arvada West</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->