Seattle Seahawks: Team Needs Rookie Review On The Clock Insider Podcast
2010 NFL Draft Class–
(1-6) Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State: If nothing else, Okung proved to be an extremely tough competitor who can play through pain. That was the case in his rookie year, as the Big 12 product dealt with tender ankles all season but stood up to some of the fiercest right ends and improved as the season went on. The highlight of his rookie campaign occurred when he overpowered and nullified Julius Peppers in Week 6. Grade: B
(2-14) Earl Thomas, FS, Texas: He came in with the right attitude, immediately absorbed the playbook and never hit the proverbial rookie wall. Thomas wasn’t perfect but he quickly became the playmaker Seattle thought they drafted by collecting five interceptions, recording a forced fumble and scoring on a