The draft is behind us and it's time for this year's rookie class to hit the field for rookie minicamp, which begins Friday, but before that gets going, we have a very special guest answering questions for this week's mailbag. Instead of yours truly answering questions from y'all, this week we decided to have defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, Seattle's first-round pick, answer some questions from you, the fans. As always, the mailbag is always open for submissions at Seahawks.com/mailbag, though Murphy probably won't be answering your questions next time.

@NucksFan4L asks, "What makes you stand out from other defensive players in this draft/what makes you the best defensive player in this draft?"

Murphy: "The things I do on the field, I feel like other guys can't do. Just the way I'm able to stop the run, pass rush, I'm an all three-down lineman. It's hard to find that in today's NFL. I feel like I'm just different, just the way I take on blocks, doubles, pass rush, everything."

@walkngirl ask, "Who do you model your game after?"

Murphy: "Aaron Donald. I feel like I'm just like him. I'm trying to have an impact like he had in the league, if not better. That's what I'm aiming for."

@Jake_Denning asks, "What does your current playlist look like?"

Murphy: "YoungBoy, that's my favorite artist. I love YB."

@bobo4MVP asks, "Who was your favorite player growing up?"

Murphy: Russell Wilson. I'm a defensive guy, but I love Russell Wilson. That was my guy growing up.

And some questions from Instagram…

@qualyn_04 asks, "What inspired the all-Gucci fit on draft day?"

Murphy: "I just decided to go Gucci that day. I love Gucci, I'm a big fan of Gucci, so I was just like, I'm going to go all out, go Gucci from head to toe. That's just what I was feeling, I was feeling like Gucci that day, so I went Gucci."

@ebiwright asks, "What are your first impressions of Seattle?"

Murphy: "It's beautiful outside, I'm already loving it. The water is pretty, it's nice, cool breeze, it's amazing. I'm just happy to be here."

@Eli.o889 asks, "Who you got in the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef?"

Murphy: "I'm going to have to go with Kendrick. I ain't no fan of Drake."

@nathanie.el asks, "What QB do you want to sack the most?"

Murphy: "Man, I want to sack the best of the best. I want to sack guys like (Patrick) Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, all the top-of-the-line quarterbacks. All the best of the best."

@ykzach asks, "What made you a Seahawks fan when you were young?"

Murphy: "The Legion of Boom, Russell Wilson, and the colors and everything. Just the way those guys were going out there and playing. Just the way they played, a different type of attitude and swagger."

@huyxh0 asks, "What do you drink before a game?"

Murphy: "Gatorade, water, and also I like to drink beet juice before a game."

@jassanghaa asks, "What's your main goal and focus as a rookie?"

Murphy: "My main goal first is to win games. And win Defensive Rookie of the Year, that's one of my goals. And Super Bowl too."

@goldendation2 asks, "What's your favorite play you made at Texas?"

Murphy: "Versus Wyoming when I ran out there to the flat and caught the ball for a touchdown, that was my favorite play. It was the best feeling in the world."

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