Former Inglewood High football star Montana Lemonious-Craig announced his intention to leave the Colorado Buffalo team after an impressive debut under new Head Coach Deion Sanders April 22.
“I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the entire University of Colorado community for the incredible opportunity I have had attending this esteemed institution in Boulder, Colorado,” he wrote in his Twitter post. “During the course of my time at the University of Colorado, I have been fortunate to cross paths with many remarkable individuals who have played a significant role in my journey.”
The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder from Inglewood, California, was the Buffaloes second-leading receiver last season with 23 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He was named the offensive player of the game by the former coaching staff after catching eight passes for 119 yards and a touchdown in Colorado’s 20-13 win over California.
He caught 10 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns in nine games as a redshirt freshman in 2021. He saw action in three games as a true freshman in 2020, which preserved his redshirt. Lemonious-Craig was a three-star prospect in the Class of 2020.
Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Safety Tyrin Taylor, Offensive lineman Jackson Anderson, wide receiver Chase Sowell and linebackers Shakaun Bowser and Devin Grant have also entered the portal.
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