The Colorado Buffaloes' 2025 NFL Draft class is by far the best one in the coach Deion Sanders' era, highlighted by the No. 2 overall pick, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter. Former Buffs quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been the subject to more attention than normal during the preseason thanks to the Cleveland Browns' controversial quarterback competition, one that ended with Deshaun Watson winning the starting job. However, a few of the more unsung heroes from Colorado's 2024 team are making waves in the NFL.Deion Sanders takes in the second day of Cleveland Browns training camp, July 30, 2026, in Berea, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectIn Friday's preseason matchups, former Buffs receiver stars LaJohntay Wester and Will Sheppard found the end zone for the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers, respectively. Will Sheppard's Punt Return TouchdownAfter scoring twice for the Packers, Sheppard appears to be in prime position for making Green Bay's 53-man roster. The deadline for teams to make cuts is Sunday, Aug. 30, meaning players like Sheppard will be receiving some clarity soon. The former Colorado star might have given himself his own clarity after catching 3 passes for 26 yards and a touchdown as well as returning a punt for 81 yards for a touchdown. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Will Sheppard (82) fields a punt against the Arizona Cardinals during their preseason football game Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.