The Seahawks just filled a critical practice squad spot in Week 2, signing seventh-round rookie offensive lineman Evan Beernsten. This move comes right after A.J. Finley got promoted to the active roster, opening up a much-needed slot for the Emerald City. Our O-line depth just got a new layer, and it’s always good to see the front office working to keep the roster strong early in the season.
Who Exactly Is Evan Beernsten?
Alright, so who’s this new guy joining the squad? Evan Beernsten is a rookie, but he’s not your typical fresh-out-of-college prospect, which is definitely interesting. He spent his final collegiate season at Northwestern, but before that, he logged six years at South Dakota State. The Baltimore Ravens drafted him in the seventh round this year, but he didn’t make their final roster cuts. What’s wild is he’s almost exclusively played right guard in college, and get this: he’s an older rookie, set to turn 26 years old by the end of this week. That’s a unique profile, and it makes you wonder about his potential ceiling and how quickly he can adapt to the NFL speed.
Filling a Crucial O-Line Void
This signing wasn’t just a random pick-up either; it addresses a real need. We couldn’t sneak Bryce Cabeldue through waivers, which obviously played a factor here. Before Beernsten, we literally had zero guards on the practice squad. Think about that for a second! Having depth, especially on the offensive line, is absolutely massive for an NFL season. Christian Haynes and Beau Stephens are currently our backups on the active roster, but injuries happen, and having another guy who knows the system ready to step up, even from the practice squad, is huge. The practice squad is looking like a proving ground for some talent, with guys like Jacardia Wright and Velus Jones Jr. at RB, Ricky White III and Emmanuel Henderson Jr. at WR, and now a solid group of OL including Logan Brown, Bobby Hart, Federico Maranges, and our new guy, Evan Beernsten.
This early in the season, every move to shore up depth matters. It’s all about having options and developing talent. We’re keeping a close eye on Beernsten to see how he fits in and what he can bring to our O-line moving forward. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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