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5 best Seahawks draft picks since 2010

By David Stobbe

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider (left) with head coach Pete Carroll against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider (left) with head coach Pete Carroll against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

3) Earl Thomas

Thomas was the second player drafted in the John Schneider and Pete Carroll era, after Russell Okung.  Being a first round selection carries high expectations by fans and the media, but Thomas exceeded all of those expectations.  He started 16 games as a rookie and has never missed a regular season game in his NFL career.

Thomas is currently one of the best players in the NFL and he is everything a coach wants in a player.  Earl Thomas plays with a ridiculous amount of hustle and competiveness, carrying that energy all the way to his teammates, coaches and the entire organization.  He is a no nonsense player and his mindset is what keeps the Seahawks on track.

When the Seahawks drafted Thomas in the first round, they made the right choice for a player that can inspire this franchise.  Although it was a first round selection, which might seem like an easy pick, there were many other options at the #14 slot and the Seahawks made the perfect decision with Earl Thomas.

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