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Five Seahawks that are must-watch in preseason action

By Colby Patnode

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 13: Wide receiver Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammates defensive end Frank Clark #55 and quarterback Russell Wilson #3 after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 13: Wide receiver Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammates defensive end Frank Clark #55 and quarterback Russell Wilson #3 after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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Rashaad Penny scores for the Seahawks
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Rashaad Penny

Speaking of high draft picks who disappointed in their rookie season, look no further than 2018 first-round pick Rashaad Penny. Now, Penny wasn’t bad. He certainly showed glimpses of why he was a top-30 pick.

Penny has all the tools to a great back in the NFL. The size, speed, acceleration, agility, vision, power, feet, hands, and strength are all there. Now, he just has to put it all together. He missed most of the last preseason with a finger injury, putting him behind the curve.

Chris Carson took the job and rarely relinquished opportunities to Penny. But when he did get some looks, Penny produced at a very high level. He gained 419 yards on just 85 carries, good for a 4.9 yards per carry. Of course, those numbers are bit overblown by a few wacky reverse field runs, but he still made those plays.

Now, with Carson coming off knee surgery and Mike Davis now in Chicago, there are bound to be carries up for grabs this season. We broke down the potential workload a little bit in this article and with the run-heavy offense (by today’s standards), there will be plenty of opportunity for Penny.

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