Mississippi State isn’t just looking to patch up its offensive line this offseason - the Bulldogs are swinging for the fences. And the name at the top of their wish list? Jordan Seaton, the highly coveted offensive tackle transferring from Colorado.
Seaton, who’s currently visiting Starkville, is one of the elite talents in the NCAA Transfer Portal. Rated as ESPN’s No. 4 overall player available and the No. 2 offensive lineman by Saturday Blitz, he’s the kind of plug-and-play anchor that can change the trajectory of an entire offense.
At 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, Seaton has already proven himself at the Power Five level. He started two seasons at left tackle for the Buffaloes, earned Freshman All-American honors in 2024, and followed that up with a Second Team All-Big 12 nod in 2025.
He’s not just a top-tier transfer - he’s a projected first-round NFL Draft pick when he becomes eligible in 2027.
The Bulldogs have a key connection that could give them a leg up in the race. Mississippi State offensive line coach Phil Loadholt was Seaton’s position coach during his freshman year at Colorado. That familiarity could be a major factor - chemistry and trust on the offensive line start with the coach-player relationship, and Seaton already knows what he’d be getting in Loadholt.
But let’s be real - relationships only get you so far in today’s college football landscape. If Mississippi State wants to land Seaton, it’s going to take a serious financial commitment.
The reported starting point for Seaton’s NIL value? $2.5 million.
And that number might just be the floor, not the ceiling.
Why such a high price tag? Simple: elite left tackles don’t hit the Portal often.
Most schools do whatever it takes to keep that kind of talent in-house. When a player like Seaton does become available, it creates a feeding frenzy.
Multiple programs - including Texas, Oregon, and LSU - are reportedly in the mix, and every one of them knows what he brings to the table: immediate impact, long-term upside, and stability at one of the most critical positions on the field.
For Mississippi State, just getting Seaton on campus is a statement. It shows that Jeff Lebby and his staff aren’t just talking about rebuilding the program - they’re actively chasing the kind of talent that can accelerate that process. The Bulldogs know they need to overhaul their offensive line, and landing a player like Seaton would be a foundational move.
This isn’t just about filling a need - it’s about making a splash. Mississippi State is in the mix for one of the most sought-after players in the Portal, and that alone signals a shift in how serious the program is about competing in the SEC. Whether they can close the deal remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear: the Bulldogs are playing offense this offseason, and they’re going after the biggest targets on the board.