With the 2026 NFL Draft beginning on Thursday, the Colorado Buffaloes are hoping to hear several of their players hear their names called.  With that in mind, it is time to rank the Colorado players expected to be drafted.  Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos cornerback Preston Hodge (24) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images 1. Preston Hodge After a great 2025 campaign, cornerback Preston Hodge projects to be the first player drafted from Colorado and could be one of the best ball hawks in this year’s draft. In his 2025 season, Hodge recorded 13 pass breakups and one interception in a year where he was constantly in a great position to make plays on the ball and was able to capitalize on these opportunities.…