Colorado's Deion Sanders loses star player: 'Hard to put into words'

Offensive tackle Jordan Seaton has entered the transfer portal, departing from the Colorado football program. Seaton, a five-star recruit, completed two seasons under head coach Deion Sanders. According to 247Sports, he is now the top uncommitted player in the transfer portal, ranked No. 4 overall behind three quarterbacks. His departure is a significant setback for Sanders, who is working to revamp the team following a 3-9 season in 2025.

Seaton announced his decision on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his time at Colorado and acknowledging Sanders and his teammates. He is anticipated to play one more season in college before likely entering the NFL draft as a first-round pick. Seaton's exit leaves a critical gap on the offensive line, particularly at left tackle, where Colorado struggled last season, allowing 38 sacks in the Big 12 Conference.

The transfer comes amid a broader reshuffling of Sanders' roster, which has seen over 30 scholarship players leave and more than