What looked like a done deal between LSU and prized offensive lineman Jordan Seaton has suddenly turned into a recruiting cliffhanger.
After transferring from Colorado, Seaton appeared all but set to land in Baton Rouge. He visited LSU last weekend, extended his stay through Monday, and even made a stop at the Governor’s Mansion - a visit that often signals a final push to seal the deal. He canceled a planned trip to Oregon, and the Tigers’ faithful were already dreaming of him anchoring their offensive line this spring.
But then came Tuesday.
Photos surfaced of Seaton and his uncle boarding a flight to Atlanta - a move that turned heads and raised eyebrows. And with both Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and Oregon’s Dan Lanning reportedly flying into Georgia for one final pitch, the recruitment that seemed wrapped up suddenly felt wide open again.
The twist? Seaton reportedly wants to be at LSU.
But according to LSU insider Matt Moscona, it’s his uncle who's been steering the ship in a different direction. “Seaton wanted to stay in Baton Rouge,” Moscona said on his podcast.
“His uncle wanted him to make that visit to Eugene, which never happened.”
That tug-of-war has created a murky situation with time quickly becoming a factor. LSU’s spring semester is already underway, and while the school recently made an exception to allow Florida transfer Princewill Umanmielen to enroll late, there’s no guarantee they’ll do the same for Seaton. The longer this drags out, the more complicated things get - and the greater the risk Seaton misses spring ball entirely.
Let’s not forget who we’re talking about here. Seaton was a five-star recruit out of high school and a two-time all-conference lineman at Colorado.
He entered the portal with a hefty asking price - initially around $2.5 million, and reportedly climbing to $4 million as interest heated up. Mississippi State and Miami both hosted him, but LSU and Oregon have emerged as the final contenders.
From a football standpoint, Seaton would be a massive get for either program. He brings elite-level experience, size, and versatility to the trenches - the kind of player who can transform an offensive line from good to dominant. For LSU, who believed they had him locked in as recently as Sunday, this latest development stings.
Moscona didn’t mince words: the uncle’s influence has been a consistent factor throughout the process. “In some instances, these types of recruitments can be about control,” he said. “And I think that’s what we’re looking at right now.”
So where does that leave things?
LSU is still in the mix, but their window is narrowing. Oregon, meanwhile, lurks as the wildcard - a program with resources, momentum, and a coach in Dan Lanning who’s proven he can close. If Seaton does end up taking that long-delayed trip to Eugene, all bets are off.
For now, LSU fans are left waiting, hoping, and watching the clock. What once looked like a slam dunk has turned into a high-stakes chess match - and the next move could determine where one of the top linemen in college football suits up this fall.