The Seahawks added another local product to their quarterback depth on Wednesday, claiming former University of Washington and Lake Stevens High School product Jacob Eason a day after he was waived by the Indianapolis Colts.
Eason, a fourth-round pick in the 2020 draft by the Colts, was the team's No. 3 quarterback as a rookie and did not appear in a regular season game. He made one appearance in relief of an injured Carson Wentz this season, completing two of five attempts for 25 yards with an interception.
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The Gatorade Football Player of the Year and a USA Today All-American in 2015, Eason was one of the nation's top recruits coming out of Lake Stevens, and began his college career at Georgia. Eason took over the starting role early in his freshman season, starting 12 games, then opened his sophomore season as the Bulldogs' starter, but a knee injury sidelined him and opened the door for Jake Fromm, who helped lead Georgia to the national championship game.
After transferring to Washington, Eason started 13 games in 2019, completing 64.2 percent of his passes while throwing for 3,132 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
In Seattle, Eason will be reunited with high school rival and childhood teammate Jake Luton, who is currently on Seattle's practice squad, but who was elevated for last weekend's game to serve as the backup to Geno Smith. As kids, Eason and Luton played on the same flag football team, with Luton playing quarterback and the younger Eason on the offensive line, then they became high school rivals with Eason at Lake Stevens and Luton at Marysville-Pilchuck, and they also faced off at the college level when Luton was at Oregon State and Eason was at Washington.
No corresponding move was needed to add Eason to the roster, as the Seahawks have had an open spot on the 53-man roster since waiving Tre Flowers last week.
Quarterback Jacob Eason was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks on October 20, 2021. Take a look through photos of his playing days with the Indianapolis Colts, and in college at the University of Washington and University of Georgia.
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason high fives fans as he leaves the field with the Apple Cup after an NCAA college football game against Washington State, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. Washington won 31-13. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) warms up before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes as offensive lineman Tyler Catalina (72) blocks Louisiana Lafayette defensive lineman Taboris Lee (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-21. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason marches through the "Dawg Walk" to the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) stands along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Athens, Ga. Eason said Friday, Jan, 12, he is leaving Georgia, an expected decision after he lost his starting job to freshman Jake Fromm. Eason made the announcement on his Twitter account. "Thank you UGA for an incredible two years," he wrote. "The memories and relationships I have made will truly last a lifetime. I will miss suiting up in red and black, but Athens will always be a place I can call home." (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) works against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason takes a photo with a fan during media day, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Georgia and Alabama will be playing for the NCAA football national championship on Monday, Jan. 8. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason in action against Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) and teammates run out of the tunnel as smoke effects go off before the team's NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Andre Baccellia (5) celebrates his five-yard touchdown reception against Oregon with Jacob Eason (10), Cade Otton and Salvon Ahmed (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 20-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Washington quarterback Jacob Eason throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Seattle. Ohio. The Indianapolis Colts selected Eason in the fourth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason, right, celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates tight end Cade Otton, left, and lineman Nick Harris during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) scrambles under pressure from Boise State linebacker Curtis Weaver (99) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
University of Washington quarterback Jacob Eason speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington quarterback Jacob Eason throws a pass during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) walks off of the field after warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) throws against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL exhibition football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) points toward his team's bench after calling a play during an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) greets Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) following an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 in Minneapolis. Indianapolis won 12-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) waits for the snap during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
