Former Georgia OT Bo Hughley heads west to join Big 12 rebuild

Former Georgia offensive tackle Bo Hughley is taking the next step in his college career, transferring to the University of Colorado to play under head coach Deion Sanders. The move was first reported by On3’s Hayes Fawcett on social media, with the offensive lineman set to suit up for the Buffaloes during the 2026 college football season.

Hughley, a 6-foot-7, 295-pound lineman from Fairburn, Georgia, arrived in Athens as a highly regarded four-star recruit in the 2023 class and was ranked as the No. 81 overall prospect nationally. Despite his pedigree, opportunities were limited early in his Georgia career. He redshirted during the 2023 season and saw only sporadic action over his first two years with the program.

His role expanded in 2025 when injuries along the offensive line opened the door for playing time. Hughley made starts at right tackle against Alabama and Auburn after Earnest Greene III was sidelined, gaining valuable experience against elite competition. Overall, he logged 31 career snaps with the Bulldogs.

From a performance standpoint, he showed promise in his limited opportunities. He finished the season with a 62.1 Pro Football Focus grade, including a strong 73.9 pass-blocking mark and a 59.3 run-blocking grade. He also allowed just three total pressures and was flagged twice, indicating solid efficiency in protection.

At Colorado, Hughley steps into a program with a clear need up front. The Buffaloes struggled in pass protection, finishing among the bottom 10 teams nationally in quarterback sack rate at 9.85 percent. His size and pass-blocking ability give him a chance to compete for immediate playing time and help stabilize their offensive line.

For Georgia, the departure of Hughley adds to offseason turnover along the line. Combined with Monroe Freeling’s decision to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bulldogs face important questions in the trenches moving forward, with hopes centered on a healthy return from Greene.