5-star OT Jordan Seaton jumps in recruiting rankings after industry updates

Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy five-star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton has moved up in the On3 Industry Ranking following updates within the recruiting industry.

Seaton moved up 72 spots in the new 2024 ESPN 300, now rated as a five-star prospect by ESPN. This move led to a four-spot jump up to No. 15 in the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3 is higher on Seaton than any other major recruiting service. He ranks No. 7 overall and as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2024 On300.

Seaton recruitment wide open

Seaton has yet to make his college decision — still taking trips to schools all around the country. He told On3’s Josh Newberg that he will take a trip to Oregon this weekend for an official visit.

“Being able to make a trip to my dream school is amazing first visit, but it’s not my first interaction with coaches,” he told Newberg. “Their message to me is ‘the red carpet will be laid out,’ so let’s see.”

Seaton, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2024 class, is coming off an official visit to Florida the weekend of October 7 and has also made stops at Tennessee, Colorado and Alabama this fall.

“The race for Jordan Seaton is still considered “wide open” by a source close to his recruitment,” On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons wrote this week. “Each official visit has gone extremely well. It started with Alabama in the summer, then trips to Florida and Tennessee in recent weeks. Next up is Oregon, and the visit to Eugene isn’t expected to be any different. Official visits to Ohio State and Oklahoma are all but locked in for later this fall and Seaton is considering a return to Colorado for an official visit as well.

“The Crimson Tide, Gators and Vols are have each met expectations and set the bar high. Ohio State was the early favorite and things are picking back up with the Buckeyes, but this race could go a number of different ways. Relationships are there and NIL will be a factor, but player development and early playing time are two big factors.”

Jordan Seaton Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about Seaton as a prospect:

“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.”