#17
Christian Ward
Returning to Colorado for 2026
Carrollton, Ga. → IMG Academy [Fla.]
via cubuffs.com ↗Christian Ward
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Deion Sanders
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Colorado
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Colorado
Returning around him
- 14% 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
Background
RECRUIT RANKING SITES (As of 12/1/25) A consensus three-star prospect by the recruiting services. Rivals rates him at an 87, the No. 175 wide receiver in the class and the No. 84 player from Florida. ESPN gives him a 79 rating and ranks him as the No. 70 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 72...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology