With the NCAA transfer portal set to close on January 16, a shocking late entry instantly sparked support from NFL legend Michael Irvin. On January 13, Colorado Buffaloes starting left tackle Jordan Seaton officially announced that he is entering the transfer portal. And as fans were still trying to process Seaton’s sudden exit from Deion Sanders’ Colorado program, Irvin stepped forward to recruit Seaton publicly. 

“If you are going to leave my boy @DeionSanders, you might as well, come and see his boy @CanesFootball ME!!!” Michael Irvin wrote in the caption of his recent X post.

As a Miami Hurricanes alum (1984 – 1988), Michael Irvin clearly sees Seaton as a perfect fit in Coral Gables, and he didn’t hesitate to tag the program to get their attention. Even though Irvin and Sanders are close friends, he made it clear that once a player like Seaton hits the open market, everyone should take a swing. Irvin also doubled down on his message by quoting a post from Recruits CFB, which also highlighted that Miami could land Seaton.

“Colorado STAR OT Jordan Seaton has entered the transfer portal,” Recruits CFB wrote in the caption of the X post. “The former 5 star and top 10 player nationally will easily command over 4 million dollars in the portal, and may instantly jump up to the number 1 overall player available. Miami is a team I would bet on as the odds on favorite to land Seaton… they always pay up for the big time tackles. 👀”

The moment Jordan Seaton entered the transfer portal, he instantly became one of the most valuable uncommitted players in the country. Florida booster Hal Lewis even claimed on social media that Seaton’s camp will start the bidding at no less than $2.5 million. But Shannon Terry, the founder of Rivals and CEO of On3, predicted on January 13 that Seaton could command close to $4 million.

Seaton’s value is undeniable; he was the top-ranked offensive tackle in the 2024 high school class and now enters the portal as the No. 4 overall transfer, making his availability a seismic event in the college football landscape. He was also ranked as the No. 18 player in the country, the No. 1 offensive tackle, and the No. 5 player in the state of Florida. He even announced his commitment to Colorado on FS1’s “Undisputed.” 

So, when Jordan Seaton chose the Buffaloes, Deion Sanders landed one of the biggest recruiting wins of his coaching career. Seaton went on to start all 22 games he played in Boulder and became the 3rd highest-ranked recruit in Colorado’s program history. During the 2025 season, he then posted an impressive 83.9 pass-blocking grade, according to PFF. 

So, Seaton was widely viewed as a cornerstone piece in Colorado’s offensive rebuild. But now, Seaton leaves behind a massive hole at left tackle on Colorado’s offensive line that ranked last in the Big 12 in the 2025 season. Ultimately, losing a player of Seaton’s caliber is a huge blow for Deion Sanders as he tries to reshape Colorado’s roster following a brutal 3-9 season in 2025.

Will Jordan Seaton end up playing with the Miami Hurricanes next?

In both the 247Sports and On3 transfer rankings, Jordan Seaton has instantly climbed to the No. 1 offensive tackle spot. He is also expected to play just one more season of college football before heading to the NFL, where he has been projected to be a first-round pick. With that said, it came as no surprise when Pete Nakos of On3 reported that two programs have already emerged as early front-runners to recruit Seaton now.

“Sources have pointed to Oregon and Texas specifically as schools to watch, but the list is expected to be lengthy,” Nakos wrote in an article on January 13. “Other programs of note include LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.”

Miami, of course, recently took a big swing at the top quarterback in the transfer portal, Sam Leavitt. That move didn’t work out, as Leavitt chose the LSU Tigers instead. But maybe that’s not all bad news. If the Hurricanes aren’t spending big at quarterback, doesn’t that give them more flexibility to go all-in on a premium piece like Jordan Seaton?

It’s also worth remembering that Miami did offer Seaton and pursued him heavily when he was in high school. And given the way Mario Cristobal and offensive line coach Alex Mirabal have built one of the best lines in college football in 2025, recruiting Seaton makes a lot of sense for Miami. 

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If Miami were to add Seaton for a single season, it would give the Hurricanes two potentially dominant tackles again. Of course, Miami still has to focus on the national championship game against Indiana on January 19. While Irvin’s public plea adds a layer of drama, the decision will ultimately come down to whether Miami is prepared to invest heavily in a one-year rental to solidify its championship ambitions for 2026.