Overshadowed by other linebackers during the evaluation process, Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks wasn't overlooked Thursday night.
The Stratford graduate was selected in the first round by the Seattle Seahawks with the 27th overall pick.
Brooks was a finalist for the Butkus Award as one of the nation's top linebackers.
Although relatively short in stature at 6-foot, 240 pounds, Brooks is packed with power and is extremely fast. Brooks ran the 40-yard dash in 4.54 seconds.
He's a classic run-and-chase linebacker.
A second-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 selection, Brooks recorded 108 tackles, 20 for loss and three sacks.