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Colorado's Ernest Campbell ranked fifth among Big 12 returning receivers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:41 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Colorado's Ernest Campbell ranked fifth among Big 12 returning receivers
Summary

Colorado wide receiver Ernest Campbell has been ranked as the fifth-best returning receiver in the Big 12 by Pro Football Focus. This comes after a standout season at Sacramento State, where he caught 37 passes for 755 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging over 20 yards per reception. Campbell brings significant speed and explosiveness to Colorado as they prepare for the 2026 fall camp under head coach Deion Sanders, following a series of offseason changes including new coordinators and many transfers. He is expected to make a significant impact in the upcoming season within the Go-Go offense.

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  • •Campbell ranked fifth among Big 12 returning receivers.
  • •He averaged 20.41 yards per reception at Sacramento State.
  • •Colorado's fall camp opens in five days.
  • •The team has undergone major offseason changes including new coordinators.
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  • 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado WR Ernest Campbell among the Big 12's top returning receivers
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Colorado wide receiver Ernest Campbell ranked among the Big 12's top returning receivers by PFF after an explosive season at Sacramento State.

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