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Seahawks go for speed, nab WR D'Wayne Eskridge in 2nd round

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — After becoming the latest addition to Russell Wilson's arsenal of pass catchers, D'Wayne Eskridge took to social media to share a text message exchange with a friend.

Even before the Seahawks came around with the No. 56 overall pick in the NFL draft, Eskridge believed Seattle would end up becoming his destination.

“Just going through it, they made me feel more comfortable when it comes to being taken care of when I come to Seattle,” Eskridge said. “So I know I could just come there and be able to get better, and won’t have to worry about too much of the nonsense.