Colorado lands highly-touted QB commit in class of 2024

Colorado has earned a commitment from 2024 quarterback prospect Danny O’Neil.

O’Neil shared that decision on Tuesday morning. Here’s his announcement:

First off I would like to thank my parents for their endless love and support. You guys have given me every opportunity I could have asked for without ever questioning a thing. I want to thank my Cathedral coaches and the Morelli family for supporting me and pushing me to become… https://t.co/sZSR01QMgP pic.twitter.com/DWwAA4Dq9Z

— Danny O’Neil (@danny_oneil18) March 21, 2023

“Thank you to all of the coaches who gave me the opportunity to continue my career for their school. And lastly I want to thank God for blessing me and allowing me to play the game I love,” O’Neil wrote in-part. “With that being said l will be continuing my athletic and academic career and the University of Colorado.”

He also had offers from programs like Kentucky, West Virginia, Houston, Northwestern, Purdue and several other top programs.

O’Neil is listed at 6-foot, 185 pounds. He attends Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.

O’Neil is a major addition to Colorado’s 2024 recruiting class. He’s currently ranked as the No. 33 quarterback in the country for this cycle, per 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s also the No. 6 player from the state of Indiana.

Deion Sanders’ coaching staff is off to a fast start in the class of 2024. The Buffs already have commitments from 5 players. The class currently ranks in the top 20 of 247Sports Composite rankings.

Here are some highlights from his junior season: