Colorado’s secondary just added a proven play-maker. On May 25 the Buffaloes landed former Wyoming cornerback Tyrecus Davis, who jumped into the transfer portal after learning he’d gained an extra season of eligibility under a new NCAA rule for junior-college alumni. The 5-foot-9, 185-pound defender arrives with one year left to play and a résumé that fits right into Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders’ aggressive roster rebuild.

From Texas to Laramie—and now Boulder

Davis grew up in Greenville, Texas, spent three strong seasons at Navarro College, then moved to Wyoming for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. Across those two years in the Mountain West he logged 60 total tackles, two interceptions, 15 pass break-ups, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and even a blocked field goal, becoming the Cowboys’ highest-graded corner in 2023 and their runner-up in 2024, per Pro Football Focus.

Why leave Wyoming?

With his stock climbing, Davis entered the portal on December 27, 2024. Schools such as East Carolina, Old Dominion and New Mexico reached out, but a spring visit to Boulder—and an offer from Colorado’s staff—sealed things. He announced his commitment Sunday, calling it “the best place to showcase my last season.”

Where he fits in Boulder

Colorado needed fresh depth after star corner Travis Hunter left for the NFL and fellow defensive back Colton Hood transferred out. Davis joins a room now headlined by returning starter DJ McKinney plus a wave of transfers that includes Noah King (Kansas State) and Makari Vickers (Oklahoma). Position coach Kevin Mathis likes the competitive edge this mixed group brings: “Even when you get beaten, get back up and battle again. Confidence on the outside is everything,” he told reporters during spring drills.

What Buffs fans can expect

On film Davis shows quick feet, smooth hip-turns and a knack for timing his swats. He thrives in off-man coverage—an ideal skill for Sanders’ defense, which often asks corners to bait throws and close fast. His experience should also help the Buffs disguise coverages and communicate adjustments pre-snap, a weakness last fall when injuries piled up.

A reunion on the schedule

The story gets spicier on September 20, when Wyoming visits Folsom Field for the first time since 2009. If Davis wins a starting job, he’ll square off against many of his old teammates under the Flatirons—an early measuring stick for both sides.

Bigger picture for Coach Prime

Davis is the 30th portal addition of the 2024-25 cycle and the seventh defensive back. That haul ranks No. 2 in the Big 12 and No. 19 nationally, according to 247Sports. Sanders has made it clear he’ll keep mining the portal for experienced players who can push younger talent and raise practice intensity. Davis checks those boxes while filling an immediate on-field need.

In short, Colorado didn’t just grab another transfer—they secured a seasoned corner who has produced at every stop, brings leadership to a retooled locker room and arrives just in time to chase a Big 12 breakthrough in 2025.