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One month before Wednesday's national signing day, things looked a little bleak for Colorado.
On Jan. 2, the Buffs lost the top player on their commitment list, four-star defensive back Craig Watts from Florida, leaving the Buffs with a class that didn't wow anybody.
CU's coaches rallied in a big way down the stretch, though.
Led by new recruiting coordinator and co-offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini, who started his job at CU around the time Watts de-committed, the Buffs put together a class that turned the heads of their fans.