The Colorado Buffaloes transformed their defense this offseason, bringing in new defensive coordinator Chris Marve and a plethora of new players. As a result, many new faces will see the field for the Buffs this season. Here’s a look at five players who could emerge as breakout stars in 2026. Linebacker Carson Crawford Carthage's Carson Crawford signals first down during the 4A DII UIL Texas State Football Championship game Waco La Vega on Friday, December 20, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. | Naomi Skinner/Times Record News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Crawford was one of Colorado’s highest-rated recruits in the 2026 class. 247Sports listed Crawford as a four-star recruit, the No. 32 recruit from the state of Texas, the No. 10 linebacker and No. 204 overall recruit in the class of 2026. While he wasn’t an early enrollee and therefore missed Colorado’s spring game, he was highly productive in high school.…