Colorado leaps in On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings after landing elite QB

Coming into the day with 10 commitments in its 2025 class, Colorado ranked No. 66 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

After landing Carrollton (Ga.) top-40 quarterback Julian Lewis, the Buffaloes are up to No. 46 in the 2025 team rankings.

Lewis committed to Colorado on The Pat McAfee Show after decommitting from USC on Nov. 17. He had been pledged to the Trojans for over a year, initially committing when he was still a member of the 2026 recruiting class.

Lewis is the No. 36 overall prospect and No. 7 QB in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 5 player in Georgia.

The Buffs got Lewis to campus four times this year, but really started to pick up momentum toward the end of October after he logged a game visit to Boulder.

Lewis joins a Colorado class that features three other blue-chip prospects. Pflugerville (Texas) Weiss four-star wide receiver Adrian Wilson joined the class in late October, while North Shore (Texas) wideout Quanell Farrakhan Jr. and Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy IOL Chauncey Gooden both committed to the Buffaloes this summer.

Notable defensive additions include Detroit Cass Tech corner Alex Graham, Miami Northwestern safety Antonio Branch, Daytona Beach (Fla.) Mainland defensive lineman Christian Hudson and Buford (Ga.) linebacker Mantrez Walker.

Julian Lewis Scouting Summary

On3’s scouting and rankings team writes this about Lewis as a prospect.

“Polished, productive signal caller with the skill set of an accurate distributor. Measured at 6-foot, 186 pounds with a 9 ⅜-inch hand at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has been a touted prospect for some time, earning offers in middle school. Was initially a member of the 2026 cycle before reclassifying into 2025. A productive and efficient passer while playing in a high classification. Completed 66.4% of his passes for 3,094 yards (11.1 yards per attempt) and 48 touchdowns against two interceptions as a junior. Technically polished and is able to replicate his over-the-top throwing motion with consistency. Shows the ability to place passes without much variance in location. Quick and decisive decision-maker. Dangerous when working over the middle of the field on RPOs. Effective at working off of play action. Operates at a high level when in a clean pocket. Plays in an offense that often leans on the quick passing game.

“The youngest top quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle, turning 17 years old a month into his senior season. Not physically imposing at this stage and arm strength registers on the lower end among highly-rated peers at the position after reclassifying. Primarily an in-structure quarterback – needs to improve his ability as a rusher (zero rushing touchdowns through two varsity seasons) and improviser against pressure in addition to size and play strength to hold up against contact in the pocket. A skilled, high-floor passer whose ultimate ceiling will be determined by the degree of his physical growth and improvement in athleticism and movement skills.”