When offensive tackle Jordan Seaton announced his transfer portal move, it came with a twist. He used a video created by Colorado’s athletic department that was originally made to mark his return to Boulder, which irked some fans. But given how his exit became the biggest loss for the Buffs, Deion Sanders is not sour on him. In fact, he is working on the damage control right away.

Three days after announcing his decision, Jordan Seaton officially entered the portal on Thursday, according to Pete Nakos’ report. With that, Deion Sanders is reportedly planning to get him out of the portal.

As a former five-star prospect, he brought immense potential to Boulder. In his freshman season, he started all thirteen games, becoming the first true freshman to start at offensive tackle at the season opener. Especially at Colorado and the Big 12 since Texas’ Kelvin Bank in 2022.

He played the most offensive snaps (809) and was named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Watchlist. His sophomore season was as impressive. In the first nine games, he barely allowed one sack and recorded zero quarterback hits. However, a lower-body injury sidelines him from the last three games; his impact on the O-line was evident. Additionally, he is already touted as a potential top draft pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

At a time when Colorado is staring down at a mass exodus, with thirty players leaving Boulder, retaining elite talent has become a priority. But it surely won’t be an easy task, given that Oregon and Texas are reportedly heavy contenders to land him.

“Oregon and Texas remain two of the top schools to keep attention on in this recruitment,” Pete Nakos shared.

Both programs are reeling with the consequences of a thinned-out O-line, owing to the portal churn and the 2026 Draft.

The Longhorns are just left with 12 scholarship players on the 0-line. Nick Brooks, Daniel Cruz, Connor Stroh, and others have entered the portal, leaving the 0-line stretched. Miami is another contender in pursuit of the Lombardi quarterfinalist.

While Colorado is on high alert, Seaton’s camp reportedly is seeking $2.5 million in NIL.

“(His) reported asking price is around $2.5M,” 247Sports’ college football and transfer portal analyst Cooper Petagna shared. “I would expect him to receive north of $3 million, considering the number of tackle-needy contenders.”

So, it certainly won’t be a challenging task for the aforementioned programs. The ‘Duke University’ never shies away from splurging on the blue-chips that they want. Even the Longhorns have even financial muscle to push through. Last year, Mario Cristobal’s Miami already splurged a similar NIL deal in Class of 2026 No. 1 OT Jackson Cantwell.

With barely one day to go before the portal window officially closes, things appear challenging for Sanders. 

Deion Sanders gets candid on transfer portal churn

Colorado’s 2025 season ended on a painful note. With a 3-9 season, roster room is witnessing a huge turnabout. Impact players such as WR Omarion Miller, Safety Tawfiq Byard, and Jordan Seaton, among others, have left Boulder.

While Prime Time himself is known to reboot his programs with the help of the transfer portal, he did not mince his words following the mass exodus.

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“The No. 1 reason people leave is money. It’s not a disdain for staff or a disdain for player, it’s money,” he shared. “Let’s just be honest man and stop sugar-coating this foolishness. That’s why most people leave.

“I admire the guys that want to go for another opportunity or bigger opportunity and play for a national championship … I applaud that, but that’s not the No. 1 reason people leave programs.”

Although the Buffs have seen nearly 30 players on the move, they have also landed at least 31 commitments so far.