Shedeur Sanders lauds new Colorado Buffaloes' defensive recruit

The Colorado Buffaloes bolstered their defensive lineup significantly with the addition of Chidozie Nwankwo, who transferred to Boulder in December, and Shedeur Sanders has left nobody in any doubt over his effectiveness.

Under Coach Prime's leadership, the team has welcomed several talented players this season, but none quite match the imposing presence of Nwankwo, a 5-foot-11, 290-pound defensive lineman.

Nwankwo, previously a standout for the Houston Cougars, spent over four years with the team before joining Colorado.

His transfer comes at a crucial time as Coach Deion Sanders is focused on enhancing the team's defense, especially after his son, Shedeur Sanders, endured over 50 sacks last season, which meant the defense needed to be on the field more.

With Nwankwo on board, fans can expect improved protection for their star quarterback. Shedeur himself has expressed admiration for Nwankwo's formidable skills, noting that he wouldn't want to face the "Block Bully" in an opposing lineup.

What did Shedeur Sanders say about Nwankwo?

In a recent interview with Joe Gleason during Colorado's morning training session, Shedeur Sanders shared his thoughts on Nwankwo.

"Chidozie! Big guy! He's somebody I would not let sack me. I always ID Chidozie. He's definitely a star player. I'm excited to see him in camp and get out there and compete. We've got new and improved O-linemen and D-linemen, so it's going to be real fun. Day-to-day," Sanders declared.

Tank Jenkins, an offensive lineman for the Cougars, further explained the origins of Nwankwo's nickname 'Block Bully'

"If he puts his hands on you, he's going to stop you. That's where he gets the 'Block Bully' from because people try to double-team him and he won't go anywhere. He'll just sit right there in the gap," Jenkins added.

With Chidozie Nwankwo now part of the Colorado Buffaloes, the defensive line is set to become a much more formidable force, promising to address the team's previous struggles and bring a new level of intensity to the field.