Jordan Seaton chooses Colorado over Tennessee

The Tennessee Volunteers were unable to seal the deal on Jordan Seaton. The top offensive tackle prospect in 2024, Seaton pulled a wild card and chose the Colorado Buffaloes over the Vols, Ohio State, and others.

BREAKING: Five-Star Plus+ OT Jordan Seaton tells me he has Committed to Colorado!

The No. 1 OT in ‘24 chose the Buffaloes over Tennessee, Oregon, Florida, & Ohio State

“Boulder you’re getting someone who is going to work & compete #TheSavior” https://t.co/TgW61Lg9B4 pic.twitter.com/7qO5eM3Coe

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 7, 2023

Seaton is a huge get for the Buffaloes, who sported one of the most putrid offensive lines in the country in 2023. While he surely would’ve been a huge get for the Vols, some solace can be taken in the fact that John Campbell is returning for 2024.

However, the disappointment is definitely real. Not only will the Vols not land the elite tackle, but fan-favorite tight end Justin Joly also announced he will no longer be visiting Knoxville.

So no Joly and no Seaton… Thursday could’ve started off better

— The 1796 (@The1796) December 7, 2023

There are still a ton of solid options in the transfer portal, and I do expect the Vols to make several additions. Seaton secured a bag from Colorado, so that money can instead be spent on portal additions by the Vols. Be sure to check back in for the latest portal and recruiting news.