A year after winning 10 games and reaching the Pac-12 Championship game, the Colorado Buffaloes defense took a step back in 2017 under first year coordinator D.J. Eliot. The Buffs ranked 109th in the FBS in total defense last season, allowing 450.6 yards per game, much of which can be attributed to their weak pass rush and inability to stop the run. Enter Mustafa Johnson.
The Colorado native (Aurora) and junior college transfer should provide a huge boost to the Buffaloes defensive line this fall. Last season at Modesto Junior College (CA), Johnson registered 58 tackles, 6.