Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter may be the focal point of the Colorado Buffaloes program, but their true freshman left tackle has been as advertised. One year removed from his high school senior season at IMG Academy, Jordan Seaton has become a star and anchor of the Buffaloes’ offensive line. In Colorado’s win over UCF Saturday, Seaton was again outstanding.
According to Pro Football Focus, Seaton had 42 pass-blocking snaps and did not allow a single pressure. One of his more impressive plays came in the third quarter on a run play.
While Colorado running back Micah Welch slithered into the end zone for a touchdown, Seaton threw a pancake block of a UCF defensive lineman.
Colorado Freshman RB Micah Welch 3rd touchdown of the season 🔥
Watch Freshman OT Jordan Seaton on this play 👀 #SkoBuffs
Jordan Seaton has displayed through five games why he was the No. 1 offensive tackle recruit in the nation. He’s the anchor of the Buffs’ offensive line and arguably the best freshman tackle in the country.
Seaton got selected to the preseason True Freshman All-American Team. He opened the season as the first true freshman to start at tackle in Colorado football history.
In his debut game against North Dakota State, Seaton led the front line in Colorado’s 31-26 victory. He allowed two pressures and zero sacks in 41 pass-block snaps.
Seaton has overcome early struggles against Nebraska
However, the freshman had growing pains in his second game on the road at Nebraska. He allowed seven quarterback pressures and a strip sack. He wasn’t alone; the entire Colorado offensive line struggled against the Cornhuskers. Sanders got sacked six times in the game.
The dreadful performance opened the floodgates for criticism. However, Seaton has bounced back mightily since then. The following game, he played an integral part in Colorado’s 28-9 win over in-state rival Colorado State. He allowed one pressure in 56 pass-block snaps.
Seaton was just as good the following week against Baylor in the Buffs’ thrilling overtime win. He allowed two pressures and zero sacks in 63 pass-blocking snaps. He was ranked as the No. 1 True Freshman standout for Week 4 by On3.
Week 4 College Football True Freshmen Standouts headlined by Colorado OT Jordan Seaton🦬
Seaton has momentum heading into the Buffaloes’ bye week. He has allowed zero sacks and two quarterback pressures through 161 pass-block snaps over his last three games.
The road from DC to Colorado history
Jordan Seaton began his high school career at St. Johns College High School in Washington, DC, before attending IMG Academy for his senior season.
Going into his sophomore year, Seaton picked up seven division one offers. His first were from two major Big Ten programs — Maryland and Penn State — on the same day.
Seaton was a bookend for the Cadets, helping the program win back-to-back WCAC Capital championships during his sophomore and junior seasons.
His size and athleticism skyrocketed him to being classified as a five-star recruit. He emerged as the nation’s top offensive lineman and 19th overall player.
Seaton chose to attend his final high school season in Florida, enrolling at IMG Academy. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders offered Seaton a scholarship during his senior season.
After a disappointing 4-8 season, the Buffs needed to rebuild its offensive line. Seaton was the centerpiece of the revamp. Following the Ascenders’ perfect 10-0 season, Seaton committed to Colorado over home area school Maryland and powerhouses Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio State, and Florida.
Seaton spoke about how Sanders sold him into coming into the school:
“He told me I need to bend my hips a little bit more, so I’m like, ‘I can work with that,’” Seaton said. “Right now, you’re trying to elevate me, and I’m not even here. You’re invested in me and just want me to win, and I haven’t even come to your school yet. So that kind of stood out to me the most. I don’t really like the yes men in your ear.”
"Every other visit I went on they told me how good I was… Coach Prime told me three things he wants me to work on." pic.twitter.com/Q48XR497gj
Seaton underwent a massive body transformation in the offseason. The intense workouts went viral on social media. Some referred to Seaton as The Hulk.
Seaton impressed the Buffs coaching staff enough to play a lot in the spring game. He earned True Freshman All-America Team honors. He quickly became the starting left tackle — the program’s first freshman to start at left tackle.
Here’s a look at his game log through five games:
North Dakota State: Two QB pressures, Zero Sacks
at Nebraska: Seven QB Pressures, Sack, Force Fumble
at Colorado State: One QB Pressure, Zero Sacks
Baylor: One QB Pressure, Zero Sacks
at UCF: Zero QB pressures, Zero Sacks, False start
Seaton’s freshman season has spanned just five games, but it’s evident he is a bonified star-in-the-making and has the potential to be a future pro.
