2027 four-star IMG academy athlete Alex Ward commits to Colorado

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Deion Sanders and Colorado got their first 2027 commit on the books. Four-star athlete Alexander Ward from IMG Academy (Fla.) announced his commitment to Buffaloes on Tuesday. 

Ward, who decommitted from Alabama last month, joins his brother Christian Ward, a 2026 Colorado commit, in Boulder for the future. 

The native of Marietta, Georgia, Ward transferred to IMG ahead of his junior season. The 6-foot-1, 170-pounder has recorded seven tackles in six games this fall, while flashing two-way potential from his days outside of Atlanta, where he posted 152 receiving yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions as a sophomore.

Ranked No. 216 nationally and the No. 10 athlete in Rivals' 2027 class, Ward chose Colorado over recent offers from Florida, Georgia, and Texas. His commitment gives the Buffaloes a promising start to their 2027 cycle as Sanders looks to rebuild recruiting momentum after a slower 2026 class. Colorado is currently 68th nationally for next year with 13 players and no five stars in Sanders' tenure. 

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