Colby Johnson brings speed, range, and three-star upside to Colorado’s linebacker room
Colby Johnson, a 2026 linebacker from Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Washington, is a consensus three-star commit to Colorado who chose the Buffs over San Diego State, Washington State, and Arizona[1][3][8]. In the 2026 recruiting cycle, evaluators consistently slotted him in the national linebacker mix rather than the elite tier, but his calling card is athleticism—multiple reports describe him as fast, physical, and a strong track-speed athlete, with one citing a 10.87-second 100-meter dash[4][7]. He looks like a good fit if Colorado wants a rangy, high-motor defender with upside rather than a finished product[4][12].
