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Deion Sanders hires Xavier Adibi for Colorado's coaching staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Deion Sanders hires Xavier Adibi for Colorado's coaching staff
Summary

Deion Sanders has added former NFL linebacker Xavier Adibi to his coaching staff at Colorado. Adibi, previously the inside linebackers coach at Virginia Tech, is expected to help strengthen the Buffaloes' defense as they head into the 2026 season. This move continues the trend of former NFL players joining Sanders' staff, enhancing the team's coaching capabilities. Adibi previously coordinated at Texas A&M-Commerce before his time at Virginia Tech and will likely focus on the linebacker position in particular while working with new offensive and defensive coordinators.

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  • •Xavier Adibi joins Colorado's coaching staff in 2026.
  • •Adibi coached at Virginia Tech before this appointment.
  • •The Buffaloes struggled with linebacker performance last season.
  • •Deion Sanders is restructuring his coaching team.
  • •Adibi's background includes being defensive coordinator at Texas A&M-Commerce.
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  • 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders adds former NFL LB Xavier Adibi to Colorado staff
What they're saying
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Deion Sanders is reportedly bringing in another ex-NFL player to bolster his coaching staff in former linebacker Xavier Adibi.

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