Colorado football lands four-star WR Jaiden Kelly-Murray

Four-star wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray committed to Colorado Buffaloes on Monday, becoming the ninth 2027 recruit and sixth in the past week, choosing the Buffs over Illinois, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. Rivals ranks him as the No. 193 overall player in the 2027 class and No. 30 wide receiver, while 247Sports Composite lists him at No. 302 overall and No. 38 among receivers, potentially forming a dynamic duo with quarterback commit Andre Adams." "article": "The Colorado Buffaloes secured another key commitment in the 2027 recruiting class with four-star wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray announcing his decision on Monday. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound receiver from Summerville, South Carolina, chose Colorado over offers from Illinois, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. Rivals ranks Kelly-Murray as the No. 193 overall prospect in the 2027 class, the No. 30 wide receiver, and the top player from South Carolina. 247Sports Composite evaluates him as the No. 302 overall player and No. 38 receiver nationally. Kelly-Murray’s commitment brings Colorado’s 2027 class to nine players, marking the sixth recruit in the past week. His decision came despite having an official visit scheduled for June 19, suggesting he felt confident in the program’s direction under head coach Deion Sanders. During his live commitment announcement on CBS Sports’ YouTube channel, Kelly-Murray referenced Texas wide receiver Brody Knowles as a player he admires and hopes to join at Colorado alongside quarterback commit Andre Adams. The quarterback-receiver duo could be a cornerstone for the Buffs’ future, with Kelly-Murray’s speed and Adams’ arm talent potentially forming a high-octane offensive connection. His addition pushes Colorado’s 2027 class to No. 35 overall nationally and the fourth-best class in the Big 12 conference. Kelly-Murray’s commitment also highlights Colorado’s aggressive recruiting momentum, as the program continues to build a competitive roster for the 2027 season.