The latest addition highlights the success of Lane Kiffin’s transfer portal

Head coach of the LSU Tigers Lane Kiffin continued his successful streak on the transfer portal on Friday, landing Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan SittonNo. 1 in offense and No. 4 overall in the portal.

The 6-foot-5, 330-pound sophomore started 22 games over two seasons at Colorado. As a true freshman in 2024, he started all 13 games and earned freshman All-American honors. He appeared in 1,469 snaps and allowed just five sacks on 948 pass blocking attempts, according to Pro Football Focus. In 2025, Seaton earned second-team All-Big 12 honors while allowing zero sacks in nine games and recording just seven quarterback pressures on 328 pass blocks. Coming out of IMG Academy in Florida, he was the No. 1 offensive tackle in his high school and the No. 13 overall prospect nationally in 2024.

Seaton visited LSU earlier this week, choosing the Tigers over Miami, Oregon and Mississippi State. In addition to Kiffin, he also met with Ducks head coach Dan Lanning in Atlanta during the recruiting process. With his commitment, LSU now boasts three of the top five players in the portal, all ranked 1st at their respective positions, including quarterback Sam Leavitt (Arizona State) and running back Princeville Umanmillen (Ole Miss).

Leavitt, ranked as the No. 1 quarterback and No. 1 player in the portal, will lead the offense, with USC transfer Husan Longstreet serving as the backup. Umanmielen, who led Ole Miss in tackles for loss (13) and sacks (nine) last season, brings proven pass rushing ability to the Tigers’ defensive front.

LSU added 41 players in January alone, including four running backs, nine running backs, eight offensive linemen and three new linebackers. The class carries an adjusted NIL value of $6 million, according to On3. Seaton alone was projected to command between $2-4 million per year, and Leavitt was asking for $4-5 million, according to FOX 8’s Garland Gillen. Umanmielen’s transfer cost a $500,000 buyout fee, with a projected $1 million annual salary.

Sitton becomes Kiffin’s latest signing, following Boise State defensive back Ty Benefield and Kansas State wide receiver Jace Brown. Known for orchestrating the acquisition of exemplary talent at every position, Kiffin earned the nickname “The Portal King,” and his freshman portal class at LSU was ranked No. 1 nationally by 247Sports for three straight weeks.