While most of Boulder navigated blocked streets and cheered on runners during the 45th annual Bolder Boulder 10K, one Colorado Buffalo was focused on a different goal: greatness.
Julian “JuJu” Lewis, an incoming freshman quarterback who is just 17 years old, shared a video on social media that quickly caught the attention of Colorado fans. In the video, Lewis is seen performing a hex bar squat with six 45-pound plates inside Colorado’s indoor practice facility. The video’s caption was brief but powerful:
“Ain’t nobody in the building, but there’s somebody in the building.”
The clip was posted on X (formerly Twitter) Monday evening and drew immediate attention. Fans responded with encouraging messages.
One fan, @byachievemor, wrote:
“Keep working youngin. You have 3-4 years until you see your biggest dream come true. This is how you get there. God Bless.”
For Colorado football supporters hoping Lewis lives up to his five-star recruit status from Georgia, this post sends a strong message. Although Lewis is listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds on the spring roster, his intense training suggests he could enter fall camp closer to 200 pounds. This is an important milestone for a quarterback preparing to compete at the highest level, especially under head coach Deion Sanders and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.
Lewis’ spring game performance — completing 10 of 18 passes for 63 yards and one touchdown — did not stand out. However, his work ethic and mindset have impressed coaches and fans alike.
“You have to be here, get the extra time with the graduate assistants and all the extra people,” Lewis said after spring camp. “I definitely didn’t need that in high school.”
While Kaidon Salter remains the favorite to start, Lewis is not guaranteed a starting spot yet. He will earn his chances through hard work and persistence. Still, early mornings like this Memorial Day may mark the beginning of a promising journey.
