The Colorado Buffaloes have already put together a top 20 transfer portal class, and one of the biggest gets for Deion Sanders and the Buffs is Northwest Missouri State tight end, Zach Atkins. At one point ranked as the No. 1 tight end in the portal with around 20 offers, Zach dives into why it was Colorado for him. He also dives into what meeting Deion Sanders and the staff was like. 09:40 Zach opens up about his journey from an underrated receiver with a walk-on offer at Kansas State to a tight end who was one of the most coveted players in the transfer portal. We a take down memory lane and pinpoint what moment everything clicked for Zach. 22:04 Lastly, we dive into what kind of player Zach is. He breaks down what he brings to the offense, and why he thinks he can make an impact for the Buffs. He also dives into the upcoming quarterback battle between five-star Julian Lewis and Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel The NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with FanDuel because right now, new customers can finish the season strong with TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Happy Holidays from Big XII Squad, hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this special Christmas episode, we’re taking a festive break from the usual football discussions while still bringing you all the latest insights and fun around Big 12 football.

In this episode, we’ll celebrate the season by:

• Holiday Cheer: Sharing festive thoughts and traditions from our Locked On Big XII hosts.
• Big 12 Football Recap: Reflecting on the season so far, the standout performances, and the top stories from around the Big XII schools.
• Looking Ahead: Briefly previewing the future of Big 12 football as teams gear up for the postseason.
• Player & Team Highlights: Celebrating the standout players and teams who have made this season memorable.
• Fan Engagement: Join us for some lighthearted football discussion and share your holiday predictions and thoughts in the comments below!

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The college football season is coming to a close, which means NFL Draft time is approaching. I am joined by NFL Draft insider Damian Parson of Bleacher Report and @LockedOnNFLDraft . We dive into which player between the duo of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will go with the No. 1 pick, and also dive into which teams are the best fits. 14:53 We attempt to settle the biggest question around Travis Hunter heading into the draft, which is what position he will play. Damian breaks down how NFL teams see him, while I add what I think is the smarter play based on how the NFL pays each position. 27:26 Lastly, we dive into Deion Sanders' involvement with the entire process. Will he be loud and public about his thoughts or will be operating from behind the scenes? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel The NFL Playoffs are almost here, but it’s not too late to get in on the regular season action with FanDuel because right now, new customers can finish the season strong with TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)