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Florida fans put on recruiting hat for 5-star OT Jordan Seaton

hunterby:Hunter Shelton•10/07/23•

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This weekend it’s Florida‘s turn to try and make a major impression on Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy five-star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton.

The elite lineman is in Gainesville on an official visit and his fourth game visit of the 2023 season. Alabama, Colorado and Tennessee have all already welcomed the 6-foot-5, 295-pounder to campus, while the likes of South Carolina, Florida State, Oklahoma and others are also trying to land his commitment.

Gator nation is going the extra mile, however. Seaton took to social media to show the lengths that UF fans are going to try and convince him to stay in the Sunshine State next season. He was greeted by a tarp that says “Seaton to the Swamp.”

Seaton is the No. 32 overall prospect and No. 2 offensive tackle in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 5 player in Florida.

“Florida will have its chance to grab the momentum back for Jordan Seaton this weekend. After unofficial visits to Colorado and Tennessee in September, the five-star offensive tackle out of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy will kick off October with an official visit to the Swamp,” On3’s Chad Simmons wrote earlier this week. “There was some buzz around the Gators in this race earlier in the summer and Billy Napier‘s program hopes that returns next week.”

“For me, it is about relationships and development,” Seaton told On3. “I will rely on those a lot when it comes time to pick the best school. NIL will play a small part too, and player compensation is something I am looking at, but it is not what I will base my decision on. I need to have that relationship with the coach and the staff and feel good about the environment. That is what is most important.”

Seaton has an On3 NIL Valuation of $178K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Jordan Seaton Scouting Summary

“Jordan Seaton is a polished offensive tackle who is one of the more battle-tested prospects at the position in the 2024 cycle. Measured at over 6-foot-5, 295 pounds prior to his senior season. Has a big frame and plus length for the position with arm length over 34 inches and a verified 10.75-inch hand. Dropped considerable weight as a junior after previously weighing over 330 pounds. Technically sound and well-rounded from a skill perspective. Looks ahead of the curve in pass protection. Flashes good reactive quickness. Understands pass rush plans and works to neutralize rushers. Uses his redirect skills to mirror and quick, strong hands to neutralize at the point of attack.

…Drops his weight and anchors on contact. Also show some physicality and nastiness as a run blocker. Looks to move much better as a junior with the weight loss. Lined up at left tackle for St. John’s College and faced top competition on a weekly basis. Transferred to IMG Academy for his senior season. Does not have positive athletic markers other than film. Can also continue to improve his ankle flexion. Overall polish and experience against top competition makes him one of the more ready to play offensive linemen in the cycle.”