It’s been a year since Jordan Seaton joined Coach Prime’s program in Boulder, but the sophomore offensive lineman is already emerging as a true leader of the team.
After a rocky start, giving up on his very first play as a freshman in spring practice last year, Seaton has transformed. Now, he’s winning hearts not with flashy plays, but with grit, discipline, and vocal leadership during summer workouts this year.
Under the watchful eye of Coach Swasey, who’s currently in charge of strength and conditioning, Seaton is setting the tone. Whether he’s encouraging teammates or pushing through reps, he’s become the example younger players look to.
With Coach Prime set to resume football practices in July, Seaton’s evolution is clear: from a shaky start to being a trusted anchor. In just twelve months, he’s gone from a humbled freshman to the guy others follow. Each day, he’s proving that leadership isn’t about perfection, but about how you bounce back and carry others with you when the leaders you once looked up to are not around.
Seaton Dominates Summer Workouts with Grit
Jordan Seaton, all 300 pounds of him, turned heads this summer when he sprinted 200 yards three times back to back, beating defensive ends to the finish each time.
Yeah, a 300-pound offensive lineman smoking edge rushers. Seaton’s response? Cool as ever: “To be number one you, got to be able to do stuff that a person your size or someone that’s smaller than you can’t do.”
That’s the mentality he’s been locked into since a preseason conversation with Coach Swasey. The two set a goal not just to improve, but to be number one.
And Seaton’s not just talking the talk. He was the only CU lineman to start every game and actually led the team in offensive snaps, with 860 (11 more than Sanders) in 2024. That drive comes from deep within. “Everybody has an expectation of me and my team,” he says. “But I feel like expectation starts within yourself.”
So every day, Seaton shows up with one mission: to win his own race. “I don’t want to lose to nobody,” he adds. “But I also want to win my race.”
Uncle Neely Praises Seaton’s Rapid Rise
When asked who stood out most this offseason, Uncle Neely didn’t hesitate to mention Jordan Seaton’s name. “You look at the way his body has changed, you look at the vocal leadership, and you forget he’s a sophomore,” Neely said. And that’s the thing. Seaton isn’t just developing physically, he’s leading like a seasoned vet.
Just a year ago, during spring practice, Seaton gave up on his very first play in practice. But now? He’s showing up with focus, intensity, and initiative that’s impossible to ignore. Neely pointed out, “What I saw today, fellas, I saw a 300-plus pound offensive lineman do back-to-back-to-back 200-yard full-speed sprints, and he was faster than defensive ends.”
That performance isn’t just impressive, it’s rare. Add in what Neely calls an NFL-ready body, a sharp mindset, and a natural command of the locker room, and it’s clear, Seaton’s transformation is real.
“He’s got a phenomenal heart and drive,” Neely concluded.
And that’s what’s making Jordan Seaton more than just a standout player. He’s becoming the heart of the team. From humbled freshman to vocal leader, Seaton isn’t just chasing greatness; he’s sprinting towards it.
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