5 Seahawks training camp sleepers

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Oct 23, 2014; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates linebacker Montese Overton (51) celebrates a 3rd quarter tackle against the Connecticut Huskies at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The East Carolina Pirates defeated the Connecticut Huskies 31-21. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

Montese Overton, DE, East Carolina (UDFA, rookie)

David Perkins, DE, Illinois State (UDFA, rookie)

Jan 10, 2015; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass while Illinois State Redbirds defensive end David Perkins (4) attempts to block it in the Division I championship at Pizza Hut Park. North Dakota State beat Illinois State 29-27. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

We listed these guys together because of how similar they are in size, playing style and opportunity. Both are undersized (Perkins 6-2, 233 and Overton at 6-1, 226) but both come off the edge with their hair on fire. Both made positive impressions in OTA’s and mini-camps and drew the public praise of Pete Carroll.

There aren’t many opportunities for defensive linemen to make this roster, but if one of these small-school pass rush specialists shows in camp that they could be a QB terror in the future, the team may feel it would be too much of a risk to try and sneak them on the practice squad. And if either has a truly outstanding camp, they could work their way into a situational role as a pass rusher.

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