Brennan Marion & Coach Prime Are FLIPPING Colorado DB Room, Who Will Start in the Secondary

Brennan Marion & Coach Prime Are FLIPPING Colorado DB Room, Who Will Start in the Secondary.

Brennan Marion & Coach Prime are transforming the Colorado Buffaloes defensive backfield just like they did with the offense — prioritizing proven production, speed, instincts, and championship-level play. After Colorado lost both starting safeties and key defensive backs from its 2025 roster, the Buffs have aggressively attacked the transfer portal to rebuild a once-leaky secondary. With zero returning starters, Colorado’s new DB room is built on players who know how to make game-changing plays and cover at an elite level in a Power 5 league.

First up is Safety Naeten Mitchell from New Mexico State — the 2025 Aggies’ leading tackler with 93 tackles, 3 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, and 4 forced fumbles. Mitchell’s nose for the ball and range in zone coverage make him an instant impact piece in the Buffaloes’ backend, and his ball-hawking ability gives Colorado a tone setter in press-cover and Cover 2 schemes. 

Next is Cornerback Justin Eaglin from James Madison, a true playmaker who posted 35 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 13 pass breakups in 2025. Eaglin’s ball skills and experience in tight man coverage immediately answers Colorado’s need for turnover-creation and consistency on the perimeter. His knack for high-pressure defensive spots gives the Buffaloes a #1 option on the boundary. 

Adding length and lockdown ability is Emory Floyd from Appalachian State, who racked up 57 tackles, 5 solo stops, 5 pass breakups, and 1 interception while earning All-Sun Belt honorable mention. Floyd’s instincts and tackling foundation make him a versatile corner who thrives in both zone rotation and press reps — a piece Colorado desperately needed. 

Bringing veteran SEC experience is Randon Fontenette from Vanderbilt, where he compiled 52 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 6 pass breakups, and 1 forced fumble in 2025 after transferring from TCU. Fontenette’s gritty physicality in run support and coverage versatility positions him to anchor the safety core and mentor younger DBs. 

Finally, Safety Boo Carter (Tennessee) provides a second chance at Colorado after earning SEC All-Freshman honors and logging impactful production in 2025 with tackles, sacks, forced fumbles, and three passes defended. Under Coach Prime’s mentorship, Carter is poised to elevate his game and become a leader in a revamped Buffaloes secondary. 

So the ultimate question for Buff Nation:
🔥 Who will be the defensive back anchor in Boulder?

Is it Mitchell’s range? Eaglin’s ball skills? Floyd’s lockdown press? Fontenette’s SEC savvy?
Or Carter’s second-chance mentality?
One thing is certain — Brennan Marion & Coach Prime are building a DB unit designed to compete with the best offenses in the Big 12.

BUFF NATION — DROP YOUR PICKS BELOW!
Who’s your #1 DB in 2026? Mitchell, Eaglin, Floyd, Fontenette, or Carter?

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