The final stretch of the transfer portal has turned into a high-stakes chess match-and Jordan Seaton just made a move that caught everyone off guard.
After spending three days in Baton Rouge with Lane Kiffin and LSU, the former Colorado offensive tackle looked like he was leaning heavily toward the Tigers. The next stop on his recruitment tour was supposed to be Eugene for a visit with Oregon.
But that trip never happened. Most assumed that meant Kiffin had sealed the deal.
Then came Wednesday morning.
Seaton posted a photo on social media that flipped the entire narrative. Standing in Atlanta with Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and offensive line coach A’lique Terry, Seaton was all smiles, flashing the Ducks’ signature “O” hand sign.
The caption? Simple and direct: “Welcome to Atlanta @oregonfootball.”
Lanning, to his credit, didn’t wait for Seaton to come to him. He flew across the country to meet the 6-foot-5, 330-pound lineman face-to-face after the Eugene visit was canceled. That kind of personal effort speaks volumes, especially in a recruitment this tight.
Seaton’s post sent college football Twitter into a frenzy. Fans from all corners of the country chimed in-some confused, some frustrated, and others just flat-out entertained.
One LSU supporter couldn’t believe what he was seeing: “No way you picked Oregon over LSU… but okay.” Another asked the question on everyone’s mind: “Can someone with knowledge of both LSU and Oregon explain why a #1 OT would choose Oregon over LSU?”
Miami fans even jumped in, pointing out that Seaton didn’t show the same kind of public enthusiasm during his visit to Coral Gables. “Never saw you throwin up the U after the Canes visit,” one user noted.
Of course, not all the commentary was constructive. Some fans took shots at Seaton’s approach to his recruitment, calling it overly dramatic or questioning his decision-making. That’s par for the course in high-profile recruitments, especially in the social media era where every move is under a microscope.
But here’s what matters: Seaton is a top-tier offensive lineman, ranked No. 9 overall in the transfer portal and boasting a 91.4 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. Over the past two seasons, he’s allowed just five sacks across 940 snaps and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025. That’s the kind of production that turns heads-both in college football and in NFL scouting circles.
And Oregon needs him. Badly.
The Ducks are retooling their offensive line after losing multiple starters, including first-round draft pick Josh Conerly Jr. They sent 10 players to the 2025 NFL Draft, which gives them plenty of credibility when it comes to player development. With quarterback Dante Moore opting to return for another season instead of heading to the league, protecting him becomes priority No. 1-and Seaton could be a cornerstone piece in that effort.
LSU, meanwhile, made a strong push. Kiffin spent the weekend with Seaton, rolling out the red carpet in Baton Rouge.
But despite the in-person pitch and the extended visit, Seaton missed the Tigers’ spring enrollment deadline on Tuesday. That’s a significant detail, even if LSU is still considered the favorite in some circles.
Recruitments like this are rarely linear. Seaton is playing this like a seasoned veteran, keeping his options open and making programs work for his commitment. Whether he ends up in Eugene, Baton Rouge, or somewhere else entirely, one thing is clear: he’s one of the most coveted players in the portal for a reason.
And with the portal window closing soon, the next move could be the one that defines not just Seaton’s future-but the offensive identity of whichever program lands him.