Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and his program scored a huge recruiting haul as Thanksgiving came to a close with four elite prospects in the Class of 2025 verbally committing to the Buffaloes.

Merritt is a product of IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, and is the No. 13 rated edge rusher according to 247Sports composite ratings. The de-commitment leaves Ohio State with just one pass rusher in the class, Zion Grady, after Zahir Mathis pulled out of his pledge just a few days ago. Grady is rated as the No. 5 edge in the class.

O n Thanksgiving night, 2025 four-star defensive end London Merritt announced his commitment to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, marking a significant win for the program

Colorado sent shockwaves through the recruiting world Thursday night when the Buffaloes landed 2025 commitments from IMG Academy defenders London Merritt and Alexander McPherson, offensive tackle Carde Smith and wide receiver Quentin Gibson,

London Merritt was the second defensive end to decommit from Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class in as many weeks.

On Thursday, four-star defensive end London Merritt announced his commitment to Colorado, days after decommitting from Ohio State.

Former Ohio State defensive end commit London Merritt announces his commitment to Colorado two days after his decommitment from the Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State football program is expected to sign three-star linebacker Eli Lee during the early signing period for the 2024 recruiting class, which lasts from Dec. 4-6. Learn more about this member of the Buckeyes’ recruiting class with this profile.

Colorado football has kicked off the holiday season with a group of commitments that are potential game changers for the future.