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Mullen DE Timothy Coleman switches from CSU to CU

Mullen High defensive end Timothy Coleman has decommitted from Colorado State and given a verbal commitment to sign with Colorado, Buffstampede.com reported Friday night.

Coleman, a 6-foot-3, 246-pound two-star recruit, made the decision after his official visit to Boulder last weekend.

"I am now committed to CU," Coleman told the website. "It was just an overall better place for me. Really everything about CU impressed me. I really like the academic aspect of it. Their academics are amazing. They have so much help and support."

Coleman, an offensive tackle as a junior, switched to defensive end as a senior but tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus in Mullen's game Sept. 7 against De La Salle (Calif.).

Coleman said he should be fully recovered by June.

"My physical therapist said that I am ahead of schedule but they keep me on the regular schedule still, as not to rush it, but it is coming along well," Coleman said.

Coleman's commitment brings first-year coach Mike MacIntyre's list of commitments to 15. Coleman is his second defensive line commitment after Markeis Reed of Vintage High in Napa, Calif.

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