Colorado Buffaloes have 18 players enter transfer portal following spring game

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Colorado Buffaloes players are taking the advice of head coach Deion Sanders to "go ahead and jump in that [transfer] portal."

On Monday, 18 Colorado players entered the transfer portal, bringing the total number to enter the portal since Sanders took the job in Boulder to 41, according to The Athletic. 

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders acknowledges the fans before the Black and Gold game at Folsom Field, April 22, 2023. (Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

"You all know that we’re gonna move on from some of the team members and we’re gonna reload and get some kids that we really identify with," Sanders said after the spring game. "So this process is gonna be quick, it’s gonna be fast, but we’re gonna get it done."

COLORADO WIDE RECEIVER ENTERS TRANSFER PORTAL AFTER BIG SPRING GAME

One of the players to enter the portal – wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig – put on a big performance during Saturday’s spring game, recording three receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns. 

"During the course of my time at the University of Colorado, I have been fortunate to cross paths with many remarkable individuals who have played a significant role in my journey," Lemonious-Craig wrote in a statement. 

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig during the USC Trojans game on Nov. 11, 2022, at United Airlines Field at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"... I am truly grateful for each and every person who has contributed to my college experience. I am particularly thankful for the sincere people I have had the pleasure of meeting during my