Our Super Bowl-winning Seahawks are reportedly bringing in former Louisville Kings cornerback Deantre Prince, a 25-year-old UFL champion who lit up the combine with a blazing 4.38-second 40-yard dash. John Schneider and Mike Macdonald are clearly hunting for more depth, and this dude’s speed could be exactly what they’re looking for.
UFL Champ to the Emerald City?
Prince isn’t just fast, he’s a winner. He played six games for the Louisville Kings, who went on to take home the United Bowl, the UFL’s championship, back in June. In those six games, he racked up 11 tackles, broke up five passes, and snagged one interception. The crazy part? Even after proving he was one of their top-rated defenders, the Kings let him go after those six games. Seems like a huge oversight by Louisville, but hey, their loss could be our gain, right? The Hawks have a long, proud history of finding late-round and undrafted gems at corner, remember when a fifth-round pick like Riq Woolen came in and made waves? This feels like that kind of move, going into the UFL to unearth some talent.
From Jaguars to the Hawks’ Nest
Before his UFL stint, Prince was a fifth-round pick in 2024 by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played 10 games there, logging eight tackles and defending one pass. He was targeted 13 times, allowing five completions for 80 yards and a touchdown. That’s not a huge sample size, and we all know players can develop fast. Before turning pro, he starred in his senior season at Ole Miss, tallying 36 tackles and an interception. That 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the combine is a serious indicator of his athletic upside. It’s not just us sniffing around either; he also worked out with the Cleveland Browns in June, so the interest is definitely there from other NFL squads.
If Prince does make it onto the Seahawks roster, he’d link up with fellow SEC grad and 2024 fifth-round corner, Nehemiah Pritchett. Imagine the speed those two could bring! The stakes are high for Prince, trying to make the leap from UFL champ to an NFL roster spot, especially on a team that’s already got a Super Bowl in its pocket. We’ll be watching closely to see if he can make enough noise to stick with the green and blue.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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