The Seattle Seahawks were back at the VMAC this Friday, proving once again they’re always “Chasing Edges” by bringing in a fresh batch of talent. While we’ve already heard about wide receiver Luke Floriea and undrafted rookie tackle Tristan Leigh, the real story from the NFL transaction wire is about three other prospects who hit the field. These guys are all coming from smaller schools, but they’re definitely looking to make a massive impact on our squad.
The Speed Merchants: Brayboy and Sanders Jr. Bringing the Heat
First up, let’s talk about the wideouts, because the Hawks are clearly sniffing around for some extra juice there. Chandler Brayboy, with a seriously killer name, lit up Elon with over 2,600 career yards and an impressive 19 touchdowns. This dude is a certified burner too, clocking a 4.47 40-yard dash at his 2025 pro-day. He’s a 2025 undrafted free agent who even spent some time on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad, so he’s had a taste of the NFL. You just know that kind of speed is exactly what Mike Macdonald’s staff loves, especially for special teams.
Then there’s Marcus Sanders Jr. from Georgia Southern, who really broke out in 2025. He hauled in over half of his career receptions that year, snagging 50 catches for 797 yards and 5 touchdowns. What really pops out is his career average of 14.3 yards per catch. That’s not just good, that’s explosive capability right there. When you put Brayboy’s pure speed with Sanders Jr.’s knack for big plays, it’s clear the Seahawks are looking for guys who can stretch the field or flip special teams momentum.
The Versatility King: Layne Pryor’s Impressive Showing
But wait, there’s more. We’ve got Layne Pryor, an intriguing tight end out of the University of Northern Iowa. This guy was previously on the Houston Texans practice squad, and his 2025 pro-day numbers were absolutely wild. He led UNI’s pro-day with a staggering 31 reps on the bench press. That’s serious strength right there. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound All-MVFC Honorable Mention selection also showed off some crazy athleticism for his size, recording a 36.5-inch vertical and a massive nine-foot-three-inch broad jump.
And it wasn’t just strength. Pryor showed off his wheels too, running the second-fastest 40-yard dash at 4.60 seconds, a 7.13 three-cone drill, and a 4.5 shuttle. Those are some fantastic numbers for a tight end, so good that the source even says he could be a fullback candidate! That kind of versatility and raw power screams special teams standout, and the Seahawks are definitely looking for that kind of depth to round out the roster.
It sure seems like the Seahawks are putting a premium on special teams depth with these tryouts. The team returns to practice on Saturday, so keep your eyes peeled, 12s, because the buzz is that news on a signing could be coming imminently. We’ll be checking to see if any of these hard-hitting, speedy prospects make their way onto the practice squad or even the active roster. This is the kind of behind-the-scenes work that truly builds a contender, piece by piece.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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