Colorado's Deion Sanders loses star player: 'Hard to put into words'
- - Colorado's Deion Sanders loses star player: 'Hard to put into words'
Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAYJanuary 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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This one is going to sting for Colorado football coach Deion Sanders. He just lost offensive tackle Jordan Seaton to the transfer portal – a huge blow for Sanders as he tries to remake his roster after 3-9 season in 2025.
Seaton announced his decision on Instagram on Jan. 12. By entering the transfer portal, he instantly became the top uncommitted player available and is likely to attract a big paycheck for it. He is ranked as the No. 4 overall transfer recruit this year behind three quarterbacks, according to 247Sports. New LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is ranked No. 1 after transferring from Arizona State.
“As I reflect on my time at Colorado, it’s hard to put into words what this chapter has truly meant to me,” Seaton said on Instagram. “I never imagined this journey would come to a close in this way, but I am deeply grateful for every moment that led me here.”
Jordan Seaton thanked Deion Sanders and teammates
Seaton played two seasons at Colorado after being recruited there as a five-star prospect out of IMG Academy in Florida. He is expected to play only one more season of college football before he leaves for the NFL draft, where he likely will be a first-round pick.
He thanked Deion Sanders in his farewell message.
“To my brothers who will be on that field next season, keep grinding, keep believing, and keep rolling,” Seaton wrote. “And to the fans of Colorado, thank you for welcoming me with open arms and supporting me every step of the way.
"This chapter may be closing, but the impact of this experience and the people who helped shape it will stay with me for life.”
What this means for Deion Sanders
This is his biggest transfer portal loss at Colorado after already losing more than 30 other scholarship players to the transfer portal after the 2025 season. Sanders also is bringing in more than 30 transfers in a class that ranks No. 22 nationally in the transfer class rankings, according to 247Sports.
But Seaton had been expected to be a key piece of Colorado’s foundation on offense, along with freshman quarterback Julian Lewis. He leaves a massive void at left tackle on an offensive line that ranked last in the Big 12 Conference in 2025 with 38 quarterbacks sacks allowed.
The decision likely was a matter of money. It wasn't about playing time or not liking Colorado. Former Colorado receiver Omarion Miller hinted at this in reaction to Seaton's message on Instagram.
"Get yours brudda," Miller wrote to him.
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