Jordan Seaton, the Colorado Buffaloes' starting left tackle, made his move official Thursday morning by jumping into the NCAA transfer portal.
NEW: Colorado OL Jordan Seaton has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports. https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sR https://t.co/togPBEY2Xc pic.twitter.com/TVmyLWv4DJ
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 15, 2026
Predictably, news of Seaton's planned University of Texas visit emerged almost immediately.
NEW: Texas is expected to land a visit from Colorado OT transfer Jordan Seaton, @PeteNakos reports🤘https://t.co/7rxWTh5Tl6 https://t.co/IfWhYtCFeA pic.twitter.com/mOUXNT5iy0
— On3 (@On3) January 15, 2026
Seaton's name was heating up the portal rumors, with powerhouses like Oregon, Texas, LSU, and Texas Tech all reportedly in the mix for his talents.
Did scheme factor into Seaton's decision to leave Boulder? We know NIL is going to be the root of all evil in today's college football, but It's a legitimate question, especially when you consider his notable difficulties with run-blocking over the last two years.
New offensive coordinator Brennan Marion's 'Go-Go' offense relies on tempo and running backs to set up passing opportunities.
Seaton excelled in pass-blocking but struggled with run-blocking, per PFF ratings.
Colorado's ex-offensive lineman is price tag is valued at $3-4 million, projecting as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Texas gained some financial flexibility when offensive lineman Nick Brooks entered the transfer portal earlier this week.
What strikes me as curious is the timing here—Seaton finally jumping into the portal after all this time with one day to spare.
Seaton's impact on Colorado's impressive nine-win season in 2024 and his recruiting can't be overstated. No matter where he decides to go, we will be supporting him from afar.