John Schneider talked more about Frank Clark, Tyler Lockett and the rest of the draft class on 710 ESPN.
As expected, the media is picking apart the Seahawks’ selection of Clark. Field Gulls compiled the reports questioning their investigative diligence.
The prosecutor in Clark’s case says there was more to the story than the police report indicated and she does not see Clark as a habitual “batterer,” per The Seattle Times.
Clark’s position coach at Michigan backs him 100 percent and thinks the Seahawks “made a tremendous pick.”
Rob Staton broke down the on-field merits of the Seahawks’ draft class: Clark’s first-round talent, Lockett’s game-breaking ability and the six other picks (plus the best UDFA they signed).
Former Green Beret Nate Boyer talked to 710 ESPN about his journey to the Seahawks. The Times’ Jayson Jenks also wrote about him.
Bob Condotta gave a detailed look at Seattle’s 12 undrafted rookies.
Lockett told 710 ESPN he is excited to come to a team that wanted him badly enough to give up four picks.
Former NFL receiver Andre Coleman, Lockett’s position coach at Kansas State, called Lockett “a perfectionist” who remained humble despite being named an All-American four times.
Condotta relayed a list of draft grades, most of them giving the Hawks low-end B’s.
Keith Myers of 12th Man Rising revealed his “Shadow Draft.” Some names you might agree with on there.
Mock drafts are out for 2016, and Dane Brugler has the Seahawks taking a pass rusher.
In non-draft news, Jermaine Kearse signed his $2.36 million tender (not sure what took him so long). It’s probably his last contract with the Seahawks.
The Seahawks are holding a rookie minicamp this weekend.
Intriguing story behind a 27-year-old rookie punter who will be trying out in Seattle’s rookie camp.
Former Seahawks tight end John Carlson — the predecessor to Zach Miller, who has now been replaced by Jimmy Graham — is retiring.
