Newnan (Ga.) High Top247 linebacker Rodney Colton Jr. just committed to Colorado. The 6-1, 220-pounder is fired up to play for head coach Deion Sanders in Boulder.
247Sports ranks Colton Jr. as the No. 239 overall player in the country. He's also the No. 15 linebacker overall and No. 23 prospect in the state of Georgia. The Buffaloes beat Florida State, Penn State, UCLA, Ole Miss, and many others to secure his commitment.
So, how did Colorado get it done? Here is what Colton told 247Sports.