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Unheralded draft prospects part II: Seahawky linebackers

Which under-the-radar players entering the 2016 draft fit Seahawks positional prototypes? My investigation into the linebacker ranks highlights several interesting characters.

Part I of this series examined some overlooked defensive linemen whom the Seahawks might take a chance on in a later round of the draft or as undrafted free agents. Part II (of what’s now becoming a 5-part series due to my wordiness) looks at selected linebackers who appear "Seahawky"—a certain blend of athleticism, size, ability, and attitude that could make them targets in this draft.

As with part I, other criteria for these prospects include relatively little coverage, the expectation that they’ll last into day three (rounds 4-7) of the draft or go undrafted, and enough of the unquantifiable mojo known as "upside.