The Colorado Buffaloes didn’t have a player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, but guard Xavier Hill signed with the New York Jets shortly after as an undrafted free agent. Hill spent his 2025 season under the tutelage of Buffaloes offensive line coach, Gunnar White , who has prepared him for a career in the NFL. Xavier Hill’s 2025 season Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Micah Welch (29) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Xavier Hill (71) in the second half against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Hill burst onto the scene after transferring to the Buffaloes from the Memphis Tigers during the offseason. Prior to his time in Memphis, he played for the LSU Tigers for three seasons. Hill quickly carved out a role as Colorado’s starting left guard and became an anchor for its offensive line. He played in 11 of the Buffs’ 12 games and was a starter in 10 of them.…