Pre-Snap Reads 4/16: An under-the-radar UW Huskies draft option for the Seahawks

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Michael Penix Jr and Troy Fautanu are the two prominent former Washington Huskies who are seen as possible targets for the Seattle Seahawks in next week’s NFL Draft. Seahawks radio analyst Dave Wyman has his eye on a less heralded ex-Husky who could be an option for Seattle at linebacker. Should Seattle look at Edefuan Ulofoshio? Let us know in the comments. Thank you for being here.

Seahawks News

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Getting real about the Seahawks offensive positions headed into the draft: Seaside Joe 1871

Wyman highlights UW Huskies LB as Seattle Seahawks draft target – Seattle Sports
Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Dave Wyman takes a look at UW Huskies LB Edefuan Ulofoshio as a potential NFL Draft pick for the Hawks.

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The Seahawks participated in an on-field workout and weight lifting session to begin the second week of the team’s offseason workout program on April 15, 2024.

Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs – The Athletic
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Seahawks bringing back punter and baseball mogul Jon Ryan to retire with team – The Seattle Times
When Jon Ryan left the University of Regina in 2004, where he was a receiver and a punter on the football team, he had a simple goal. Now he’ll be able to call himself a Seattle Seahawk forever. Ryan, 42, planned to fly to Seattle on Monday to sign a one-day contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday, so he can officially retire as a member of the team for which he spent most of his career, playing 159 games from 2008-17.

NFC West News

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49ers news: 4 prospects scheduled to visit; including a George Kittle sidekick – Niners Nation
We have an Iowa tight end plus a trio of SEC defenders planning to visit the San Francisco 49ers

Around the NFL

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When Terez Paylor put together the very first All-Juice Team in 2015, 10 of those 22 players are expected to still be on NFL rosters in 2024. We can only hope this year’s team honors Terez’s memory with that kind of hit rate.

Patriots visit with Michael Penix Jr. – NBC Sports
The Patriots continue to due their quarterback due diligence.

2024 NFL draft: Louis Riddick’s favorite prospects, sleepers – ESPN
Louis Riddick picks his 10 favorite prospects in the 2024 class, including two LSU stars, playmaking corners and a speedy late-round RB.

Cowboys may pay price for approach to extensions – ESPN
Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons will all get new deals, but it might behoove Dallas to get them done ASAP.

2024 NFL Draft: Prospects Charles Davis would pound the table for – NFL.com
With the 2024 NFL Draft just around the corner, Charles Davis provides his annual rundown of prospects he’d pound the table for. This 16-player list highlights potential mid- and late-round diamonds in the rough.

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It’s a deep wide receiver class but three stand out above them all. So how do they compare against each other?

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Mueller’s top 10 in the 2024 draft is dominated by quarterbacks, offensive tackles and wide receivers — but their order might surprise you.

Two-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Commanders select J.J. McCarthy, Vikings secure two QBs | NFL Draft | PFF
The Commanders take J.J. McCarthy at No. 2 and the Vikings grab two quarterbacks in this two-round 2024 NFL mock draft.

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Eagles sign star player to huge contract extension – Larry Brown Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed star wide receiver DeVonta Smith to a massive new contract extension. See the details