Colorado to host LB transfer Johnny Chaney on official visit

Colorado is set to host linebacker transfer Johnny Chaney on an official visit, according to a tweet on his profile.

Chaney played for Florida A&M this past season and set career highs, but entered the portal in April to look for a new home. Perhaps it’ll be in Colorado with Coach Prime.

Last year, he finished with 58 total tackles, 27 solo tackles, three sacks and one fumble recovery. He has 98 total tackles in three seasons with the Rattlers.

As a member of the Class of 2021, Chaney was not ranked, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He played his high school football in Apopka (Fla.) Wekiva.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

Johnny Chaney could be latest in Colorado portal haul

Chaney comes from the FCS level, but head coach Deion Sanders might have the eye for some under the radar talent. On3’s Pete Nakos recently evaluated the Buffaloes’ spring portal haul.

“I think they did a good job in the running back room,” Nakos said. “I really liked the addition of Dallan Hayden, the Ohio State tailback. And then you also brought in Rashad Amos, who was at Miami of Ohio, rushed over 1,000 yards and was at Mississippi State before. Other guys who really jumped out. I think the addition of Payton Kirklin, the Texas offensive tackle, gives them another young lineman who has a lot of upside.

“Other guys they added, some you could argue, maybe are underrated defensive tackles, they brought in the Ohio defensive tackle Rayyan Buell, who had an outstanding 2023. We’ll have to see how he meshes in the Big 12. But that’s one that pops out. I think they did the right things on the defensive side of the ball Andy and now I guess we just have to wait and see how it all plays out, but the offense has all the tools that it needs to be really good.”