Drafting Santana Hopper, Ezra Christensen and Coach Prime and Colorado's defensive line

The DNVR CU Buffs Podcast kicks off with a festive, pre-recorded 'Friday vibes only' energy, celebrating Colorado's spring football season and the upcoming spring game. The core segment centers on a mock draft of the Colorado Buffaloes' defensive line, where hosts RK, Scotty, and Schwanitz draft a starting front four based on talent, pedigree, and strategic balance. RK opens with Santana Hopper as the top pick, citing his playoff experience and elite stats, followed by Ezra Christensen, a high-impact transfer with game-wrecking potential. Schwanitz builds a balanced unit with Dylan Manuel, Toby Anene, Vili Taufafatoa, Balansama Kamara, Emmanuel Eziogu, Lamont Lester Jr., Domita Topheko Jr., Cedric Smith, and Kylan Salter, emphasizing physicality, speed, and versatility. The draft concludes with a humorous twist as Samu Tamani Bebe announces his own selection as a run-stuffer, highlighting the depth and diversity of the defensive line. The episode then shifts to recruiting updates, including visits from Jaden Lindsay and Joshua Shaw, and a strong quote from 2027 edge rusher James Harris calling Colorado his top choice. The hosts also debate Northwestern’s new quarterback Aiden Childs, weighing his potential under Chip Kelly’s offense against his inconsistent college history. The show closes with a lighthearted mailbag segment, including a humorous take on Folsom Field’s rented seat back cushions and a celebration of the team’s depth and culture.