LSU just made a major statement in the transfer portal, landing one of the most coveted linemen available: former Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton. The announcement came via Seaton’s social media, and it’s a big-time pickup for first-year head coach Lane Kiffin, who continues to build a powerhouse in Baton Rouge.
Seaton isn’t just any transfer - he’s the No. 4 overall player and the top-ranked offensive tackle in the 247Sports Transfer Portal Rankings. That kind of talent doesn’t come around often, and Kiffin wasted no time making his mark by pulling in one of the most elite offensive linemen on the board.
But Seaton is just part of the story. LSU now holds commitments from three of the top five players in the portal rankings, a haul that speaks volumes about the direction of the program.
Alongside Seaton, the Tigers have added former Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt - the No. 1 overall player in the portal - and edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen, ranked No. 5.
Umanmielen, notably, played under Kiffin at Ole Miss last season, giving LSU a proven pass-rusher who’s already familiar with the system.
As for Seaton, his résumé is already impressive. A former five-star recruit in the 2024 class, he initially committed to Deion Sanders at Colorado and wasted no time making an impact.
He started all 13 games as a true freshman, becoming the first offensive tackle in program history to start the season opener. That’s not just a footnote - that’s a sign of rare readiness and maturity at a position where most players need time to develop.
His sophomore season saw a bit of a setback, as he appeared in nine games before an injury sidelined him for the final three. Still, his performance was strong enough to earn All-Big 12 Second Team honors - a testament to his dominance when healthy.
With Kiffin at the helm, LSU is now sitting atop the 247Sports transfer class rankings, and it’s not hard to see why. The Tigers are stacking blue-chip talent at key positions, and doing it with a sense of urgency and purpose that reflects Kiffin’s aggressive approach to roster building.
And here’s a little twist of irony - Ole Miss, Kiffin’s former team, currently holds the No. 2 transfer class. So while Kiffin builds in Baton Rouge, his old program is still chasing him in the rankings.
Bottom line: LSU isn’t just reloading - they’re retooling with elite talent, and Jordan Seaton’s commitment is a massive piece of that puzzle.