Colorado 5-star OT commit Jordan Seaton discusses recruitment after not signing on NSD

Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy Five-Star Plus+ offensive tackle Jordan Seaton did not sign his National Letter of Intent during Wednesday’s National Signing Day. Seaton is currently committed to Colorado, a decision he announced on December 7.

Seaton spoke with Hayes Fawcett about his recruitment on Instagram Live on Wednesday night.

“I’m still a Buff,” Seaton said.

The Washington, D.C. native chose the Buffaloes over the likes of Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Maryland, Ohio State and Oregon.

“Kind of just thinking and praying on it,” Seaton said about what the next few days will look like. “Just thinking and praying on it. Right now I don’t really have a step-for-step.”

Seaton said the communication train around the country never stopped — in fact it only went up after he committed to Colorado.

“There has been a lot of coaches calling,” Seaton said. “Recently, Dylan Raiola and Nebraska has been my most recent DM.”

Tennessee was on Seaton’s final list before committing — also the new home of Chattanooga (Tenn.) Bradley Central four-star athlete Boo Carter. Seaton and Carter have a strong relationship, and now the shoe is on the other foot as Carter works to bring Seaton to Knoxville.

“You always want to recruit the best,” Seaton said. “You want to play with the best. I recruited Boo really hard, but now he’s recruiting me.”

Seaton asked the chat what they thought the biggest flip of the day was. The popular answer was Buford (Ga.) Five-Star Plus+ safety KJ Bolden flipping to Georgia — but Seaton thought Springdale (Md.) Charles Herbert Flowers cornerback Braydon Lee flipping from South Carolina to Maryland was notable.

“That caught my attention, just saying,” Seaton said.

Jordan Seaton Recruiting Profile

Seaton is the No. 9 overall prospect and No. 1 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. 4 player in Florida.

Seaton has an On3 NIL Valuation of $314K. 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

“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.”