With perennial Pro Bowler Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright locking down the starting jobs, there wouldn’t seem to be much room for linebackers on the Seahawks. Especially after they drafted budding star Shaquem Griffin and signed free agent Barkevious Mingo. But if last season proved anything, it’s that you have to be ready for everything. Including injuries. So let’s take a look at the newest players competing for a spot in the linebacking corps.
First up is Emmanuel Beal of Oklahoma. 6’0″ and 218 pounds, he’s undersized for the position in the pros.