FormerColoradostar offensive lineman Jordan Seatonis headed to LSU to play for head coach Lane Kiffin after two standout years under Colorado coach Deion Sanders.
Seaton announced iton InstagramFriday, Jan. 23 after a whirlwind recruiting process that also involved Miami (Fla.), andOregon. A Florida booster claimed Seaton's representatives, whichincludes his uncle, wanted the bidding for Seaton's services to start at $2.5 million. It's not clear what he will earn at LSU for his name, image and likeness (NIL).
"To Coach Kiffin, LSU and State Of Louisiana Thank You For an Opportunity to chase Greatness - The Franchise," Seaton said on Instagram.
Seaton will be a junior at LSU but is expected to declare for the NFL draft after the 2026 season. He played left tackle at Colorado, where Sanders recruited him from the IMG Academy in Florida as theNo. 1 offensive line recruit in the nation. After deciding to transfer, the 6-foot-5, 330-pound Seaton was the No. 4 transfer prospect in the nation for 2026,according to 247Sports.
At LSU, he'll be expected to protectArizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt, much like he did in 2024 for Colorado quarterbackShedeur Sandersand three Colorado quarterbacks in 2025.
His departure from Colorado left many Buffaloes fans sad or bitter because they liked his apparent loyalty and talent as a future NFL draft pick. He won the 28th annual Buffalo Heart Award given to a favorite CU player by fans.
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2000: Washington's Deion Sanders jukes the Detroit Lions' Brock Olivo at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, on Sept. 10, 2000." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
1997: Deion Sanders at the plate for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1997 season. The Reds were among four different MLB teams that Sanders played for during a nine-season career." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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As recently as Jan. 7, Seaton was trying to get his cousin, Ohio State offensive line Jayvon McFadden, to join him in Boulder.
"Yoo! U wanna play together?" Seaton said to his cousin onsocial media site X.
McFadden committed to Colorado.
Seaton announced he was leaving Colorado on Jan. 12, 10 days after the transfer portal opened for business.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jordan Seaton reveals new team after leaving Deion Sanders
