Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Wednesday, March 1 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
ESPN Outlines What The Seahawks Will Look For At The NFL Combine
The Seahawks are currently set to enter the 2017 NFL Draft with seven draft picks, with five of those picks being in the first three rounds. How they utilize them this spring remains to be seen.
Leading up to the NFL Combine, a process that can improve value for players, ESPN NFL Nation Seahawks reporter Sheil Kapadia provided an outline of what he believes the team will be looking for from college prospects this week.
Reviewing the Seahawks' draft history under general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll, a couple of things Kapadia says the team will be looking at are athletic offensive linemen, long cornerbacks and defensive linemen that can move.
When it comes to defensive linemen, Kapadia highlighted the athleticism the Seahawks currently have at the position and lists a particular combine drill to keep an eye on this week:
The Seahawks have different profiles for their defensive linemen. They have two-down interior linemen like Ahtyba Rubin and Jarran Reed. They have versatile three-down players like Michael Bennett, Frank Clark and Quinton Jefferson who can play defensive end on base downs and swing inside in sub packages.
*And they have had pure edge-rushers like Cliff Avril and Bruce Irvin. *
But Carroll has always emphasized speed over size up front. Guys like Clark, Irvin and Jefferson have had impressive athletic profiles.
*One test to keep an eye on with the defensive linemen: the 20-yard shuttle. Past draft picks like Jefferson, Clark, Cassius Marsh, Jordan Hill, Irvin and Jaye Howard all finished in the 75th percentile or better in this test. *
Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social of the Day" comes from us, the Seahawks, who captured this photo of Schneider conducting a radio interview today in Indy.
https://twitter.com/Seahawks/status/836996225463267329
More From Around The Web
The Seahawks will be hosting their inaugural Madden tournament tomorrow in downtown Seattle.
This morning, Schneider discussed the team's approach to the upcoming draft.
Here's a breakdown of what the schedule will look like this week at the combine.
The Seattle Times looks at some of the questions local Washington prospects will face in Indy.
Finally, Pete Prisco has the Seahawks selecting a guard/tackle in his second mock draft.
Take a look at the professional football prospects with ties to the state of Washington who received a formal invite to the 2017 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Ind.
Washington wide receiver John Ross runs with the ball against Portland State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seattle. Washington won 41-3. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington defensive lineman Elijah Qualls (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington defensive back Kevin King (20) before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington defensive back Sidney Jones (26) reacts as he walks off the field in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington tight end Darrell Daniels attempts to evade Portland State safety Tyler Foreman after catching a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seattle. Washington won 41-3. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington defensive back Budda Baker (32) before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington's Joe Mathis reacts to a play against Rutgers in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington State wide receiver Gabe Marks reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington State's Shalom Luani runs against California after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Berkeley, Calif. California won the game 34-28. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs off the field while playing Montana in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Missoula, Mont. Montana defeated Eastern Washington, 57-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Record)
Eastern Washington wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau warms up before the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Idaho place kicker Austin Rehkow (5) punts the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California offensive tackle Zach Banner (73) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Southern California defeated Arizona 48-14. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Daeshon Hall (10) gestures to the crowd during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Prairie View A&M Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Michael Rector (3) prior to a NCAA football game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Stanford, Calif. on Saturday, Oct 22, 2016. Colorado beat Stanford 10-5. (Spencer Allen/IOS via AP Images)
