5 Things We Learned From Seahawks Rookie Mini-Camp

3.Tanner McEvoy Could Be Their Next Athletic Defensive Back Project

Tanner McEvoy was an undrafted free agent signing that could ultimately pay huge dividends for the Seahawks, provided he develops accordingly. However, it is unclear where McEvoy will line up in Seattle.

The uber-athletic former Wisconsin Badger played wide receiver, tight end, safety, quarterback and running back during his time in Madison. He’s listed as a wide receiver on Seattle’s depth chart, but he spent rookie mini-camp practicing as a free safety.

McEvoy is an intriguing physical specimen, measuring in at 6’6, 230 pounds. He did not run a 40-yard dash at his pro day, but his tape shows someone with the potential to easily separate from NFL defenders. His 3 cone and short shuttle times were elite for someone of his stature.

Carroll said this about the dynamic McEvoy,

"There are not very many DBs that are over 6-5, and he can run fast and he’s a really good athlete, too. He’s going to be an interesting athlete for me."

Pro Football Focus writes this about McEvoy:

"However, when it comes to McEvoy’s coverage ability, he might be the best in the 2016 class. Lining up as a free safety, he excels at breaking on routes and benefits from his days at wide receiver when it comes to making plays on the ball. He led draft-eligible safeties with six interceptions and did not allow a single touchdown in coverage last season."

As usual, Pete Carroll is right; it appears McEvoy will be a safety in the NFL, at least early on. There aren’t many safeties the height of McEvoy who possess the intriguing blend of size, natural speed, range and fluidity McEvoy displays. Given Seattle’s penchant for developing defensive backs, McEvoy could be a special player for the Seahawks.

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