DENVER – In the 2016 NFL season, there were 11 Colorado Buffaloes playing in the league. If things go the right way, that number could nearly double at the beginning of this season.
During this year’s draft, four Buffs were selected, not long after, four more were signed as undrafted free agents and three received mini-camp invites. Out of those 11, four went to the San Fransico 49ers.
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was the first Buffalo to become a 49er when he was selected in the third round at pick 66. Witherspoon led the nation in passes defended in 2016.