Deion Sanders checked a “Big Time” item off of his list this holiday season.
In an effort to rebuild Colorado’s offensive line, the Buffaloes head coach landed five-star offensive lineman Jordan Seaton when he signed his National Letter of Intent on Friday, the school announced Friday.
Seaton has been committed to the program since Dec. 7, but didn’t initially sign his on Wednesday as others made a late push to flip his commitment, according to CBS Sports.
According to 247Sports, late push for Seaton included one from Maryland, but the lineman is heading to Boulder.
Rivals and ESPN both have Seaton ranked as the No. 1 offensive line recruit in the country.
Seaton announced the commitment on an Instagram Reel, which featured a cameo from Buffaloes quarterback Shadeur Sanders, whom Seaton will now need to protect going forward.
“Let’s go Buffs, we coming,” Seaton said, making it official.
Coach Sanders also joined Stephen A. Smith on his YouTube show to discuss the signing of Seaton.
“I call him ‘Big Time,” that’s his new nickname, he’s big time,” Sanders remarked to Smith. “He knows how to articulate himself, he knows what he wants, but he’s willing to work to go get it.”
Sanders later added, “This kid is a pro mentally and physically, right now… I love everything about this kid and who he’s gonna become. I promise you, this kid is gonna be a first-rounder if not a top-five pick.”
It’s a massive pickup for Colorado, which allowed 56 sacks this past season, the second worst out of FBS teams.
Shedeur Sanders was sacked 52 times, the most of any quarterback in college football.
Seaton played his high school football at IMG Academy in Florida.
At 6 foot-5 and 287 pounds, Seaton’s not only ranked as No. 1 in the nation at his position, but also has a 6-foot-10 wingspan.
According to ESPN, the Bradenton, Florida native also had offers from Alabama, Florida, Ohio State and Tennessee, among others.
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