Colorado coach Deion Sanders has put more responsibility on the players this offseason, and tight end Zach Atkins said that shift has been noticeable since the team began working together in January. The senior tight end spoke after practice at Fountain-Fort Carson High School during Colorado’s first week of fall camp. Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes tight end Zach Atkins (85) during the spring game at Folsom Field. Zach Atkins Sees Growth in Colorado’s LeadersAtkins said the team’s returning leaders have gone through intense growing pains Colorado needed after last season. Zach Atkins discusses Colorado’s quarterbacksSep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes tight end Zach Atkins (85) runs with the ball as Houston Cougars defensive lineman Carlos Allen Jr. (5) attempts to make a tackle during the second quarter at TDECU Stadium.