NFL rookie minicamps are already here! The Seattle Seahawks are one of the first NFL teams kicking off their rookie minicamp this weekend May 3-5. All of their draft picks will obviously get the majority of the attention this weekend, but general manager John Schneider signed several intriguing undrafted free agents that could surprise this season as well.
It’s always difficult for undrafted free agents to make an instant impact on NFL teams, let alone make the team at all, but there are always a few that stand out enough to overcome the odds. Let’s dive into some of the top undrafted free agent signings who might just begin their epic NFL story this week at Seahawks rookie minicamp!
Nelson Ceaser, EDGE Houston
The Seahawks are in need of some pass rushing help. Only Boye Mafe surpassed a 10% pass rush pressure rate last season, despite several other edge defenders on the team having some nice physical traits. Nelson Ceaser averaged near a 13% pass rush pressure rate for his career at Houston and racked up 10 sacks just last season. He was certainly one of the most overlooked edge players in the class. If he does well at rookie minicamp and this summer Ceaser could work his way into the pass rush rotation early.
Garret Greenfield, OT South Dakota State
South Dakota State has become the premier program in all of FCS football and Garret Greenfield logged over 3200 snaps for them, playing both left and right tackle. In fact he is the only offensive lineman in this entire class with well over 1400 snaps at both tackle spots. He should slide in as the perfect swing tackle if he can prove himself early. Based on his impressive $195,000 in total salary guarantees already, the Seahawks are clearly rather bullish on his future.
