The race to land Jordan Seaton - the top-ranked offensive lineman in the transfer portal - is heating up fast, and the stakes are sky-high. Literally.
Reportedly, Seaton’s NIL price tag is sitting somewhere between $4 and $5 million, a staggering figure for a player in the trenches. That kind of number doesn’t just raise eyebrows - it resets the market for offensive linemen across college football.
Seaton, a 6-foot-5, 330-pound left tackle out of Colorado, is the No. 1 offensive lineman and a top-five overall player in the On3 transfer rankings. And he's still unsigned. That’s why programs like LSU, Oregon, and Miami are throwing everything they’ve got into the mix.
LSU made a major move this week. Lane Kiffin - yes, that Lane Kiffin - boarded a private jet with stops in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta.
That’s no coincidence. Seaton hails from the D.C. area and still has roots there, even after finishing his high school career at IMG Academy in Florida and signing with Deion Sanders at Colorado.
After a multi-day visit in Baton Rouge, Seaton made his way to Atlanta, where he trains during the offseason with Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Anderson - a name that carries serious weight when it comes to offensive line development. Interestingly, while on LSU’s campus, Seaton canceled a planned visit to Oregon. That move sent a clear message: LSU is in this thing deep.
But Oregon didn’t back down. Instead, the Ducks responded with urgency, flying head coach Dan Lanning and offensive line coach A’lique Terry to Atlanta for a face-to-face meeting with Seaton on Tuesday night. In the world of high-stakes recruiting, that’s a full-court press.
Let’s be clear: Seaton isn’t just a big name - he’s got the game to back it up. In 2025, he earned second-team All-Big 12 honors despite missing the final three games due to injury.
Before that, he started the first nine games at left tackle, allowing just one sack and five pressures all season. No quarterback hits.
That kind of protection doesn’t just show up on tape - it shows up in wins.
With his combination of size, strength, and footwork, Seaton is the kind of player who can anchor a line from Day 1. And with the NIL era in full swing, elite offensive linemen like Seaton are finally starting to see their value reflected in the offers they’re getting.
As the battle for Seaton’s commitment intensifies, one thing is clear: this isn’t just a recruitment - it’s a statement. Whoever lands him isn’t just getting a cornerstone left tackle. They’re getting a game-changer.