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Chauncey Gooden
Returning to Colorado for 2026
Fr. · Nashville, Tenn. → Lipscomb Academy
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Chauncey Gooden
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Career Arc
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Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Colorado
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Colorado
Returning around him
- 7% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: +4 net (42 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Colorado · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #30 · 2026 recruiting class #67
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #8215
Peaked at #8215 this season.
Background
AT COLORADO HONORS No. 38 OL Phil Steele Top Freshman No. 11 Big 12 Lindy's Top Freshman 2025 (Fr.) Played in the final four games of the regular season. Made his collegiate debut at home against Arizona. Saw the field for 18 offensive snaps. Named No. 38 OL Phil Steele Top Freshman. Named No. 11...