The Seahawks used the third of three picks toward the end of the third round in the 2016 NFL Draft on offensive guard Rees Odhiambo, selected No. 97 overall out of Boise State.
We didn't forget about Odhiambo in our post-draft Q&A series with Seattle's new picks; we just couldn't get in touch with him directly after the draft. So instead, we caught up with the Mansfield, Ohio native on the first day of Seahawks rookie minicamp at Renton's Virginia Mason Athletic Center to ask him 24 questions that should help the 12s get to know Odhiambo a little better.
Q&A's with Seattle's nine other draft picks are linked at the bottom of this article, but first, check out what Odhiambo had to say:
1. Nickname?
Odhiambo: "They call me Big Rees."
2. College major?
Odhiambo: "Exercise Science."
3. Hobbies?
Odhiambo: "Video games."
4. Favorite video game?
Odhiambo: "I usually play Madden."
5. Projected Madden rating?
Odhiambo: "[Laughter] I have no idea."
6. Athlete you idolized growing up?
Odhiambo: "LeBron James."
7. Favorite sport to play besides football?
Odhiambo: "I like playing basketball."
8. Favorite non-NFL team growing up?
Odhiambo: "Cavaliers."
9. Favorite food?
Odhiambo: "Burgers."
10. Favorite artist?
Odhiambo: "Ludacris."
11. First album you ever purchased?
Odhiambo: "Red Light District, by Ludacris."
12. Favorite T.V. show?
Odhiambo: "Game of Thrones."
13. Favorite movie?
Odhiambo: "The Equalizer."
14. Better trilogy: 'Star Wars' or 'Lord of the Rings?'
Odhiambo: "Star Wars."
15. Dog person or cat person?
Odhiambo: "Dog."
16. Pancakes or waffles?
Odhiambo: "Pancakes."
17. The first thing you're hoping to buy as an NFL player…?
Odhiambo: "A mattress."
18. The most famous person you've ever met is…?
Odhiambo: "Jay-Z."
19. The actor that would play you in a movie is…?
Odhiambo: "The dude that played Deebo from Friday [Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr.]."
20. If you had to be reincarnated as an animal, it would be…?
Odhiambo: "A lion."
21. The best football movie of all-time is…?
Odhiambo: "Friday Night Lights."
22. If you could play one position besides offensive line, it would be…?
Odhiambo: "DB."
23. The best advice you've ever received is…?
Odhiambo: "Aim high, fly low."
24. Aside from the NFL, your dream job would be…?
Odhiambo: "Working in a sports clinic."
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With their compensatory pick 97th pick, the Seahawks select Rees Odhiambo in the third round, a guard from Boise State in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Boise State offensive lineman Rees Odhiambo (71) in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Arizona, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Boise State quarterback Grant Hedrick (9) runs the ball in front of offensive linesman Rees Odhiambo (71) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. Boise State won 37-27. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State offensive linesman Rees Odhiambo (71) and running back Jay Ajayi (27) celebrate Ajayi's touchdown during the first half of the Mountain West Conference championship NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State offensive linesman Rees Odhiambo (71), running back Jay Ajayi (27), and offensive linesman Mario Yakoo (66) hold the trophy after winning the Mountain West Conference championship NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Boise State won 28-14. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes (1) runs around offensive linesman Rees Odhiambo (71) and Idaho State defensive back Erik Collins (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Boise State won 52-0. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State quarterback Ryan Finley (15) and offensive linesman Rees Odhiambo (71) set for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Idaho State in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Boise State won 52-0. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State offensive linesman Rees Odhiambo (71) keeps an eye on an incoming defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Boise State won 52-0. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Boise State offensive lineman Rees Odhiambo (71) in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Arizona, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Boise State running back Jeremy McNichols (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with teammate Boise State offensive lineman Rees Odhiambo, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
