4-star WR Quanell Farrakhan Jr. sets official visit to Colorado

Colorado jumped in the mix for Houston (Texas) North Shore four-star receiver Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. earlier this month with an offer. He’s now locked in an official visit with the Buffaloes.

Farrakhan tells On3’s Steve Wiltfong that he will take an OV to Boulder on the weekend of June 21. He’ll be one of multiple blue-chip prospects on campus that weekend.

“What excites me is the opportunity to be coached by Coach Prime,” Farrakhan told Wiltfong this month. “It was a very good conversation he had with me and my dad. I believe Coach Prime would bring the real knowledge I need to play at the next level.”

Arizona State is also in line for an official visit for May 31. At the end of March, he named a top three of Alabama, Texas A&M and Nebraska.

As a junior, Farrakhan had an impressive season last fall for The Woodlands (Texas) High School with 46 receptions for 806 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also added another five rushing scores and two more touchdowns on interceptions and kick/punt return. 

This spring, he transferred to Houston-area powerhouse North Shore. The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder is the No. 257 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 34 wide receiver and the No. 41 recruit in the Lone Star State.

Buffs chasing top recruits in 2025 cycle

After signing a small class last cycle, Deion Sanders and his staff currently have just three commitments in the 2025 cycle, as of May 17. All three pledges came in a 48-hour span, too.

Detroit native and Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star cornerback Alex Graham kicked things off on April 26, choosing the Buffs while also holding offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia and Michigan. He is the No. 209 recruit and No. 23 CB in the cycle.

“Being coached by NFL vets, Boulder is very peaceful with amazing views, and I BELIEVE in what Coach Prime is doing with the program,” Graham told On3 upon his commitment. “Coach Prime is very Genuine. Players with the right mentality could help the program succeed!”

Graham was soon flanked by Buford (Ga.) three-star linebacker Mantrez Walker and Bluff City (Tenn.) Sullivan East three-star tight end Corbin Laisure the following day. The trio currently compile the No. 51 class in the nation, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.