UPDATE: Jordan Seaton signed with Colorado on Friday, Dec. 22.
As of 7:15 p.m. ET on the first day of the Early Signing Period, five-star offensive tackle and Colorado commitment Jordan Seaton has still not signed his National Letter of Intent. The former Tennessee football target announced his commitment to the Buffs on Dec. 7.
Seaton can still sign on Thursday or Friday, until the Early Signing Period closes on Friday evening.
If he doesn’t sign during that time, he would have to sign on or after Wednesday, Feb. 7. Seaton planned to enroll early, so a decision before Friday is still possible. Tennessee pursued Seaton down to the wire, but likely finished runner-up to Colorado in his recruitment. Oregon was also involved with Seaton up to his decision day.
Where that decision will end up is a mystery. Currently, the noise suggests that Seaton will be headed to Maryland. Seaton is from the Washington, D.C. area, so it would make sense that there could be some Maryland interest. Two weeks ago he committed to Colorado, but the cryptic tweets continued.
It is widely believed that Tennessee finished second in Seaton’s recruitment.
Seaton ranks as the No. 11 prospect in the 2024 class and the No. 1 offensive tackle by 247Sports Composite. He has a crystal ball in the 247Sports database, but it points him to Maryland.
Here is the clip of Seaton announcing his Colorado commitment.
As Seaton’s recruitment takes a strange turn, many are dumbstruck as to where the offensive lineman will end up. Just two weeks ago he was firm with Tennessee despite Boo Carter and other Vols talking to the prospect. Now, it seems things have changed.
What isn’t in doubt is Seaton skill level on the field. He hails from IMG Academy in Florida.
Brian Dohn of 247Sports projects Seaton as a Day 2-3 NFL Draft pick.
“Has frame to play either guard or tackle at college level. Plays left tackle in high school and has legitimate size and length,” Dohn writes. “Saw play on multiple occasions during 2022 season and performed well against strong competition.
“High level athleticism combined with a nasty streak. Is physical and active with hands. Has forceful initial punch. Quick feet allows for impressive lateral movement. Has ability to sink hips and explode into defender. Brings ferocious attitude to line of scrimmage. Once engaged, drives his legs to push defender back. Is difficult to disengage from for high school players. Athleticism shines when asked to pull. Uses proper footwork and gets into gap quickly. Excellent body control and can target linebackers in space. Uses lower body strength well, including to correct within rep.
“Scrapes and gets to second level. Has athleticism to get out and lead on screens. Has nice kick step in pas pro. Strong with initial punch and accurate with hand placement. Is patient in base and rarely reaches. Moves well laterally to handle speed off edge. Shows ability to mirror. Sometimes will block beyond the whistle. Has to continue to remain focused and keep emotions in check during game. Should continue to refine technique. Adding upper body strength is important. Can play early at Top 20 program. Can be an early round NFL draft pick.”
