# Colorado Linebacker on Transfer Portal Watch

> Colorado linebacker Carson Crawford may leave for transfer portal after limited playing time.
- Title: Colorado Linebacker on Transfer Portal Watch | Shortify
- Summary: Colorado linebacker Carson Crawford may leave for transfer portal after limited playing time. Carson Crawford, a top-rated 2026 recruit, could transfer due…
- Keywords: carson crawford, colorado buffaloes, deion sanders, transfer portal, linebacker, nfl, college football, colorado, sports, Transfer, Portal, Watch
- Source: Colorado Buffaloes On SI — https://si.com/college/colorado/football/colorado-buffaloes-linebacker-carson-crawford-transfer-portal-watch-limited-playing-time
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:37:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carson crawford, colorado buffaloes, deion sanders, transfer portal, linebacker, nfl, college football, colorado, sports
## Carson Crawford's role
Carson Crawford, a top-rated 2026 recruit, has limited involvement with only five tackles in two games.
## Crawford's playing time
Crawford has appeared in games against Weber State Wildcats and Baylor Bears, tallying five total tackles.
## Injury impact
Injuries have created opportunities for Crawford but he hasn't capitalized on them during preseason.
## Depth changes
Colorado has used Gage Goldberg and Rodney Colton Jr. as depth linebackers over Crawford.
## Injury situation
Tyler Martinez, Colorado's green-dot middle linebacker, went down with a potentially season-ending injury.
## Transfer portal risk
Crawford could enter transfer portal due to lack of playing time despite opportunities presenting themselves.
## Coach job rumors
Rumors swirl around Deion Sanders' job status as he may leave Boulder if things continue this way.
## Positive factor
Linebackers coach Chris Marve has been a strong mentor for Crawford and likely stays at CU.
## Special teams role
Colorado's special teams struggles could give Crawford a chance to showcase skills and earn defensive role.
## Position shift
Colorado might shift Crawford to hybrid safety or tight end to earn playing time.
## Key takeaway

Carson Crawford, a top-rated 2026 recruit, could transfer due to lack of playing time despite opportunities.