The Best of Rest

DeMarcus Granger -- 6'2 1/2" 315lbs -- Defensive Tackle -- Oklahoma

His name might not sound familiar to Seattle fans, but check out this YouTube clip and you might remember him for his cheap shot against U.W. and then how he went down with an injury while getting triple teamed by some angry Husky lineman.

CBSSports.com had him ranked the 33rd best defensive tackle in the draft. He played beside the 3rd pick in the draft, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy so perhaps scouts overestimated how much McCoy made things easier for Granger. Or maybe McCoy made him look good.









Quintin Hancock -- 6'3" 207lbs -- Wide Receiver -- Tennessee

While not very productive at Tennessee (video link), Hancock has the size Coach Carroll covets in receivers. His agent claims his lack of production was due to three different head coaches and inconsistent play at quarterback. I don't know if his agent has the familiarity with Quintin to say that seeing as he misspelled Quintin's name on his agency's website. With the number of receivers currently on Seattle's roster, the  Tennessee receiver is long shot to make the team.


Will Harris -- 6'1" 200lbs -- Free Safety -- USC

Harris portrays himself as a tough player, but didn't always back it up in his tackles and hitting. He's athletic, but suffered with some injuries. He did well at the USC pro day, but it's unclear how he'll be as a pro.

One question is how he'll respond to going undrafted by Coach Carroll. Obviously, Carroll thought more of other safeties they took in the draft--Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor.Will he appreciate the opportunity, or will he be ticked off about not being drafted like fellow-USC safety Taylor Mays.

(Video link)





Adrian Martinez -- 6'3" 318 lbs -- Center/Guard -- Colorado State

His college coaches once described him as the "nastiest" offensive lineman on the team. I don't know if that describes his playing style or hygiene, but I certainly hope it relates to his football tenacity. That nastiness hasn't kept him from volunteering to help various children's charities. Martinez is supposed to be a strong run blocker who started a ton of games in college.

  

Joe Pawelek -- 6'2" 240lbs -- Linebacker -- Baylor

Pawelek posted nine career interceptions, including two courtesy of Texas' Colt McCoy. It's all on his highlight film.

In addition to his pass coverage skills, Pawelek was a four-year starter and and Academic All-American (article). While not highly touted, he possesses a high motor and could contribute to an NFL team. If I were Joe Pawelek, I'd be writing letters to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, urging him to suspend Leroy Hill to open up another roster spot for me.

Jacob Phillips -- 6'6" 300lbs -- Tackle -- Belhaven 

Even though Jacob Phillips played for a small school in Mississippi, I don't think it's so small that it should be impossible to find a photo of the guy online. Yet, when you google his name and college this is what comes up. And if this is really him, it's a shrewd move by the Seahawks. This guy could be the second coming of Robbie Tobeck... unless he's butchered, grilled and eaten by Russell Okung.

Josh Pinkard -- 6'1" 217lbs -- Cornerback -- USC

Pinkard missed two years in college with torn ACLs, something he's done three times. He had a sub-par senior season, but at 6'1" and 217 lbs, he has the size NFL teams covet in a corner. Injuries hurt his draft stock and so did his one reckless driving charge. His favorite musician is Lil' Wayne.... that's relevant, right?

(related article)








Robert Rose -- 6'5" 295lbs -- Defensive Tackle -- Ohio State University

Rose entered Ohio State with big expectations, but his career there was plagued by injuries, inconsistent play, academic issues, and violations of team rules. He's hoping  things go better at the next level. Athletically, he has all the tools, but if things don't work out with Hawks, I'm sure he can find work as a doorman at any Pioneer Square bar.

(related Seattle P.I. article)