Colorado is getting a massive late addition to its 2026 class. Morton (Miss.) four-star wide receiver Xavier McDonald announced that he has committed to the Buffaloes.

McDonald was pledged to Sacramento State since the summer, but he decommitted once news broke that Hornets head coach Brennan Marion left to be Colorado’s offensive coordinator. He’s now following Marion to Boulder.

McDonald is the No. 372 overall prospect and No. 59 WR in the 2026 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 15 recruit in Mississippi.

The 6-foot-2 pass-catcher had an interesting recruitment that saw Sacramento State make a major splash on the Fourth of July. The blue-chipper chose the rising FCS program over LSU and in-state Ole Miss, among others.

McDonald’s process had been fairly quiet this fall, too. There weren’t persistent flip rumors or buzz that he may come off his Sac State pledge. Upon Marion’s decision to leave for CU, though, it became apparent that the Big 12 program would be the new leader to land his signature.

The December signing period is now in the books, so McDonald won’t be signing until February. He gives the Buffs a major jolt to a light signee list, however.