The stars came out in Boulder one last time Friday.

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and others worked out for NFL scouts at Colorado’s “We Ain’t Hard 2 Find Showcase” at the indoor practice facility.

Overall, 16 draft hopefuls from CU performed in front of 70 scouts representing all 32 NFL teams, as well 250 credentialed media.

“Proud of each and every one of these young men for what they’re doing, what they’re accomplishing and what they’re doing for the program,” CU head coach Deion Sanders said. “This is phenomenal. Thank you all for coming. This is tremendous — a tremendous boost for our program, what we’re trying to accomplish here at CU.”

From the time he arrived as head coach in December of 2022, Sanders has brought unprecedented attention to the CU program — as well as a collection of talent that hasn’t been in Boulder in years.

That was all on display Friday, with the most hyped pro day CU’s had in many years, if not ever. The NFL Network broadcast part of the event live. ESPN was on hand, as were several other media members who traveled to Boulder from out of state.

The main draws, of course, were Shedeur and Hunter, both projected as potential top-five picks in the NFL Draft, which takes place April 24-26.

“I think we have the most qualified guys in the draft,” said Coach Prime, who has often said he believes his son and Hunter should be the top two picks. “They’re not a risk. Shedeur has been doing it year after year after year after year. Shedeur has led college football in this, this, this, this. Travis, ain’t nobody like Travis.

“The surest bets in this draft are those two young men, and I didn’t stutter or stammer when I said that.”

What Shedeur and Hunter have done on the field in college speaks for itself.

Shedeur is one of the most prolific quarterbacks in college football history, throwing for 14,327 yards, 134 touchdowns and only 27 interceptions in his career, while completing 70.1% of his passes. His 71.8% completion percentage in two seasons at CU is an FBS career record.

Hunter was the Heisman Trophy winner last season, becoming the first full-time, two-way star in college football in decades. He caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, while also recording four interceptions and 11 pass breakups on defense.

While Shedeur is considered one of the top two quarterbacks in the draft (along with Miami’s Cam Ward), Hunter is considered by many draft experts as the best receiver and the best cornerback.

Shedeur and Hunter both went to dinner with representatives of the Cleveland Browns, who hold the No. 2 pick, on Thursday night.

“I sent them to my favorite steakhouse in the city,” Shedeur said. “It was a good vibe, it was a good atmosphere.”

Both have also met with the Tennessee Titans, who hold the No. 1 pick.

Shedeur and Hunter didn’t participate in workouts at the NFL Combine or Big 12 pro day, so Friday was the first opportunity for scouts to see them in person. Although the position drills were short, Shedeur was sharp and Hunter displayed his tremendous athleticism.

“I think I did pretty good to my expectations,” Shedeur said. “I know I did the best, I would say, in college football right now, for sure.”

In addition to Hunter, Shedeur threw passes to his other draft-eligible receivers, Jimmy Horn Jr., Will Sheppard and LaJohntay Wester — as well as current Buffs sophomore Drelon Miller. Shedeur had purposely waited until CU’s pro day to throw for scouts.

“It was definitely about the teammates, because I could have selfishly chose not to (throw), because I proved myself year after year after year after year,” he said.

That Shedeur chose to throw meant a lot to his receivers, who have spent countless hours catching passes from him on the IPF field in the past. Friday was the last time the group of 16 draft hopefuls will be on this field together, though.

“It was crazy,” linebacker LaVonta Bentley said. “It hasn’t hit me yet, but once I go back and watch it, it’s gonna be like, ‘Man, it’s the last time that we’re on the field together doing what we do.’ I’m just blessed to be in this position, and all my teammates, just to get this opportunity and go display what they can do.”

What the scouts saw is that Shedeur and Hunter are clearly stars, but they likely won’t be the only Buffs drafted.

“I’m proud of everybody today, everybody on the team, all the seniors, showing out for any scouts,” safety Shilo Sanders said. “As y’all can see, we got a lot of talent here. We should have a few Buffs getting drafted for sure.”