The Seahawks used their 10th and final pick of the 2023 NFL Draft to select Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh.
McIntosh, the second running back in this year's draft class along with UCLA's Zach Charbonnet, gives the Seahawks another versatile back with pass-catching ability. In addition to rushing for a team-high 829 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, McIntosh also caught 43 passes for 504 yards and two scores while starting 14 games for the back-to-back national champions.
Despite that productive career, McIntosh had to wait until the seventh round to get the call from the Seahawks, leading to an emotional conference call with the media roughly 20 minutes after he was selected.
"I've been waiting all day," a choked-up McIntosh said. "I've been waiting all day, I'm lit... I was going through it waiting for my name to be called. When they called me, I was on the phone with my agent talking about free agency. They called me in the middle of my call with my agent. I said, 'Hold on, I got a call.' They called me and told me they were going to take me at 237. And that's what they did."
McIntosh thought he's hear his name called sooner, but said that will only give him more motivation moving forward.
"I think I did everything I needed to do," he said. "I didn't think I was going to go this low. I know they dropped me down a lot, but this low? That's crazy. But that just gives me that chip on my shoulder. Just go out there and work harder."
McIntosh described himself as a "versatile" back who, "can do it all. Make you miss, run through you, catch the ball, line up. Whatever you want in a running back. Whatever you want in a running back, I got it. Outside zone, we can run it to the outside, we can run it up the gut, whatever you want to do. 'You tell me, offensive coordinator.' I'm used to this. At Georgia, I'm used to this. We're a pro-style offense. Whatever you want to do. Line me up outside, let's do it."
McIntosh comes from a football family, with his older brother, R.J., playing at Miami before spending five seasons in the NFL, and his older brother, Deon, playing at Notre Dame before transferring to Washington State.
Take a look at photos of running back Kenny McIntosh during his four years at the University of Georgia. McIntosh was selected by the Seahawks with the 237th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh runs with Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jaquan Henderson (41) defending during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Suzaune McKamey, front left, grand marshal for the 3rd Line Brass Band, greets Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh as the team arrives at New Orleans International Airport in advance of the Sugar Bowl NCAA football game against Baylor in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Georgia wide receiver Matt Landers (5) celebrates with running back Kenny McIntosh (6) and wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) makes a catch to set up a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs against Cincinnati during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with the fans after defeating Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) and Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (81) after a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) video tapes the fans with a borrowed tv camera after defeating Georgia Tech in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) video tapes fans with a borrowed TV camera after defeating Georgia Tech in the an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh throws a touchdown pass against Michigan during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alabama's Christian Harris stops Georgia's Kenny McIntosh during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FILE - Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half of Georgia's spring NCAA college football game on April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia has won with balance and depth at skill positions, including running back where the lead guy is Kenny McIntosh but his numbers are very close to Edwards, and Kendall Milton and Brian Robinson get carries as well. Coach Kirby Smart says this balance was designed to keep his backs fresh for this point of the season. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in Columbia, S.C. Georgia won 48-7. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) tries to escape from Kent State linebacker Khalib Johns (32) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) is held in the air by offensive lineman Broderick Jones (59) after a touchdown run in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh, right, celebrates with teammate tight end Cade Brock (44) after scoring a touchdown against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh, right, fends off Tennessee defensive lineman Byron Young during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs the ball against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates after getting a first down against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) runs up to Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) after a McIntosh touchdown against Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates getting a first down against Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs the ball runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Georgia Tech Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) makes a catch for a big gain as Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White (6) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) tries to escape from LSU safety Major Burns (28) and defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (99) in the second half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh speaks during a media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs against TCU during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
American running back Kenny McIntosh of Georgia (6) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American running back Kenny McIntosh of Georgia (6) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Former running back Kenny McIntosh stretches during Georgia's Pro Day football, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Former Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs a football drill during Georgia's Pro Day, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Former Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
