On Wednesday evening, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes added a new player in the Class of 2026, with the addition of three-star tight end Gavin Mueller.
Mueller, a 6-foot-5 pass catcher from Wheaton, Illinois, chose the Buffaloes over offers from 23 different programs, including LSU, Florida, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and more.
Coming out of South Elgin High School in the Class of 2026, Mueller is listed as a three-star prospect by the 247Sports index and the nation’s 840th-ranked player. He also checked in as the 36th-ranked player at his position and the 11th-ranked player in the state of Illinois.
“Estimated to hover around 6-foot-5, 255 pounds with an 82-inch wingspan and above-the-rim athleticism that translates from the court to the field,” 247Sports’ Hudson Standish said. “Played his first season of high school football as a junior, working at WR/TE and defensive end for Wheaton (Ill.) St. Francis. Profiles as an in-line Y tight end at the next level who can use his physicality at the LOS to create running lanes and his frame to box out defenders at the first two levels. Has shown the ability to make plays at the catch point and excels at tracking the football in crowded conditions. Played through a shoulder injury and underwent surgery following his first season of football, should be viewed as a high-upside attached tight end who could blossom into a key piece for a College Football Playoff contender.”
With his commitment, Mueller became Colorado’s second addition in his class, joining three-star athlete Domata Peko Jr.
