Colorado commit flips to Mississippi State
Amid all the noise, Colorado lost an offensive tackle recruit.
Li’Marcus Jones committed to Colorado in late May last year as a three-star recruit. Despite being 285 pounds, Jones has shown an ability to move quickly with strong steps, providing extra protection in the pass game.
Jones visited Boulder on May 15, nine days before committing to be a Buff. Jones also visited Mississippi State in June and again last weekend. He flipped his commitment to the Bulldogs on Monday.
“Mississippi State never gave up on me," Jones told Rivals. "They stayed consistent throughout the whole process and continued showing me that they really wanted me to be a part of their program.”
"I want to start by thanking the University of Colorado, Coach Prime, the entire coaching staff, and everyone who has supported me during my time committed to Boulder. After a lot of prayer, conversations with my family, and careful consideration, I have decided to go back home," Jones posted on X, formerly Twitter, when revealing his flip.
Jones grew up in Mississippi before moving to Nashville to finish his high school education at Brentwood Academy.
Ultimately, a recent visit helped him make up his mind.
“Being back around the coaches, seeing the atmosphere, and getting a feel for everything in person just made things even clearer,” Jones said. “It definitely played a big part in my decision because I could really picture myself being there and being a part of the Bulldog family."
This flip comes as Colorado’s head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders leads the Buffs to a 3-6 season and has been in the national spotlight for controversies. Mississippi State is 4-4 this year under head coach Jeff Lebby.
Colorado’s class of 2027 recruiting class fell from 33rd in the nation in July to 45th after Jones flipped his commitment.
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