How Seattle Aced 'Dessert Draft' With Undrafted Signings - Locked On Seahawks Podcast

Well-known for finding diamonds in the rough in undrafted free agency, Fantasy Pros analyst Thor Nystrom examines how John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks aced the "eighth round" once again adding marquee talent.

Corbin K. Smith | May 16, 2023

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While the Seattle Seahawks understandably are excited about their new 10-player draft class, including a pair of first-round picks in cornerback Devon Witherspoon and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the franchise also has plenty of reasons to be giddy about the additions they made in the undrafted ranks.

In the aftermath of Seattle's two-day rookie minicamp, hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang chat with Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros to break down why general manager John Schneider and company cleaned up in the "dessert draft" acquiring marquee talent in undrafted free agency and shares his thoughts on his favorite signings from the class.

Smith and Rang also share their closing impressions from rookie minicamp, including strong first showings by center Olu Oluwatimi and safety Jerrick Reed II, and what they learned watching Seattle's new draft class for the first time on the field.

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Published May 16, 2023

CORBIN K. SMITH

Graduating from Manchester College in 2012, Smith began his professional career as a high school Economics teacher in Indianapolis and launched his own NFL website covering the Seahawks as a hobby. After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, he transitioned to a full-time sports reporter in 2017, writing for USA Today's Seahawks Wire while continuing to produce the Legion of 12 podcast. He joined the Arena Group in August 2018 and also currently hosts the daily Locked On Seahawks podcast with Rob Rang and Nick Lee. Away from his coverage of the Seahawks and the NFL, Smith dabbles in standup comedy, is a heavy metal enthusiast and previously performed as lead vocalist for a metal band, and enjoys distance running and weight lifting. A habitual commuter, he resides with his wife Natalia in Colorado and spends extensive time reporting from his second residence in the Pacific Northwest.