Turns out, the Seahawks are serious about fixing the running game this year.
So serious, they surprised just about everyone by trading down nine spots in round one then drafting San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with the 27th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
Penny, 5 feet 11 and 220 pounds, led the nation with 2,248 yards rushing yards with 23 touchdowns last season for the Aztecs. He is a physical back with 4.46 speed in the 40-yard dash. He's known as a guy who seeks to run through holes and over people rather than away from them.