Colorado adds commitment from UConn transfer OL Yakiri Walker

Colorado is continuing to beef up its offensive line. The Buffaloes have landed a commitment from UConn transfer Yakiri Walker.

Walker announced his commitment on Twitter Saturday morning. He was the starting center for the Huskies this season. He simply stated: “#WeComing” with a commitment graphic.

Yakiri Walker was ranked as the 16th-best interior offensive lineman in the transfer portal, according to the On3 Industry transfer portal rankings. The Texas native signed with UConn as a three-star recruit in the class of 2021.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has made it no secret that he wants to improve the Buffaloes offensive line this offseason.

In addition to Walker committing to Colorado, Indiana transfer offensive lineman Kahlil Benson announced on Friday that he is visiting Colorado.

Colorado allowed 56 sacks in 12 games this year, ranking them 132nd out of 133 qualifying teams in that stat category.

The Buffaloes also struggled to get any sort of ground game going, rushing for just 827 yards and 12 touchdowns for the entire 2023 campaign. That ranked them dead last in the country, averaging just over 68 yards per game.

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

Track transfer portal activity

As of December 8th, 1,452 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal.

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

The On3 Transfer Portal Rankings allow for you to filter the On3 Industry Rankings to find the best of the best in the portal, starting with Overall Top Players.

You can dive deeper into the rankings and filter by position whether it is Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Interior Offensive Line, Edge, Defensive Line, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Athlete, Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper you’re looking for.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.