It didn’t need a press release to feel like a done deal-this one had been brewing.
Jayvon McFadden, the former four-star offensive lineman and cousin of standout tackle Jordan Seaton, is heading west. He’s transferring from Ohio State to Colorado, where he’ll suit up for Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes.
For McFadden, this isn’t just a change of scenery-it’s a calculated move grounded in relationships and a fresh opportunity to carve out his role. He came into Columbus with plenty of buzz, enrolling early and getting a jumpstart with spring workouts.
The tools were there. The upside was real.
But as is often the case in college football, the depth chart doesn’t wait for potential to catch up. Sometimes, clarity comes before certainty.
“Lost some. Gained clarity,” McFadden wrote in a comment as he officially entered the transfer portal. Short, but telling.
Not long after, the tea leaves started lining up. Seaton, who’s been active in the portal himself, had already teased the idea of a reunion.
“Yoo! U wanna play together?”
he posted on X. No need to read between the lines there.
Then came the commitment graphic: McFadden in Buffaloes colors, no caption, no frills. Just a visual confirmation of what many already suspected.
For McFadden, it’s a fresh start with a familiar face and a coaching staff that’s shown it’s not afraid to build through the portal. For Colorado, it’s another piece in a growing puzzle-one that’s being assembled with more intention than noise.
Coach Prime’s roster moves have grabbed headlines, but this one flew under the radar. No theatrics, just a quiet addition of a talented lineman who still has a lot of football ahead of him.
It’s a reset. It’s a reunion. And for both McFadden and Colorado, it’s a move that makes a whole lot of sense.