Prior to the second quarter of the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, four-star prospect Jason Harris announced his intention to play college football in Boulder.

Harris, from Gilbert (Ariz.) Higley, signed a national letter of intent with Colorado during the early signing period in December. The Buffaloes kept his signing quiet so that he could announce his decision on national television.

Four-star prospect Jason Harris announcing his decision to play his college football in Boulder. He has already signed a national letter of intent with the #CUBuffs —> pic.twitter.com/pHoBDUVKhV — Adam Munsterteiger (@adamcm777) January 2, 2020

I will be spending the next 4 years of my life at the University of Colorado!! #GoBuffs #Relentless #Pac12 #UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/gwIgcPnkfs — Jason Harris (@JSH8_8) January 2, 2020

Harris chose the Buffaloes over 22 other power conference programs. Alabama, Auburn, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and USC were among the other schools that extended an offer to him throughout the course of his recruitment. In the end, though, his other finalists were Arizona, Indiana, Texas A&M and UCLA.

“I loved Boulder and I really like coach Mel Tucker,” Harris told 247Sports while checking in for the Under Armour All-America Game. “He’s a defensive minded head coach and had great success coaching defenses at Georgia. He helped develop a lot of great (pass rushers) too and that’s a big part of my decision, where I feel I can get developed.

“I loved the family environment out there as well. I had a strong comfort level and I think the program is going in the right direction. They’re bringing in a great recruiting class and they could take over the Pac-12.”

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With Harris and Brenden Rice on board with the Buffaloes, Colorado signed two of the top 10 ranked prospects in Arizona in the 2020 class. Offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic heads up the Buffs’ recruiting efforts in the Grand Canyon State, and assistant head coach and receivers coach Darrin Chiaverini and outside linebackers coach Brian Michalowski played a pivotal role in the Buffs having success recruiting in Arizona during the 2020 cycle.

The 6-foot-7, 220-pound Harris is listed as a weakside defensive end prospect on 247Sports, but he is expected to play outside linebacker in the Buffaloes’ defensive scheme. Harris was the 2019 Arizona sack leader with 24, five more than any other high school player in the state.

"Jason is a tremendous young man," Tucker said in a released statement. "Athletically, his ceiling is very high. His ability to rush the passer is something that's very difficult to find in recruiting. I'm excited about his future as a Buff."

Harris is also a four-star power forward recruit in basketball, but he plans to focus his attention on football at the next level.

“Harris has a tall, lanky frame with long limbs and a narrow build. He has plenty of room to add mass and strength,” 247Sports recruiting analyst Blair Angulo wrote. “Harris is very comfortable in a stand-up role off the edge. His reach keeps blockers at arm’s length.”

The addition of Harris jumped Colorado up to No. 6 in the Pac-12 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings. The Buffs have not finished higher than eighth in the conference in the team recruiting rankings since joining the Pac-12 in 2011.