The Seattle Seahawks are already back at the VMAC, relentlessly “Chasing Edges” and they’re digging deep, focusing hard on small school talent for their latest round of tryouts. According to Friday’s NFL transaction wire, the team held tryouts for six players, with multiple pass-catchers hailing from smaller programs, showing exactly where their focus is right now.
These Receivers Bring Serious Speed and Production
First up on the tryout list are wide receivers Luke Floriea and undrafted rookie tackle Tristan Leigh, but the real buzz is around the small school guys. Chandler Brayboy, who’s got a killer name, was a seriously accomplished wideout at Elon. He racked up over 2,600 career yards and snagged 19 touchdowns. This 2025 UDFA brought the heat at his pro-day, blazing a 4.47 40-yard dash, and he even spent some time on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad. That kind of speed is exactly what you want to see.
Then there’s Marcus Sanders Jr. from Georgia Southern, who really exploded in 2025. He hauled in over half of his career receptions that year, snagging 50 catches for 797 yards and 5 touchdowns. With a career YPC average of 14.3 yards, Sanders Jr. has shown he’s got that explosive capability every offensive coordinator dreams about. Could either of these guys be the next hidden gem to light up Lumen Field?
Is Layne Pryor The Swiss Army Knife This Team Needs?
But it’s not just receivers getting a look. The team is also checking out Layne Pryor, an intriguing tight end from the University of Northern Iowa. Pryor previously spent time on the Houston Texans practice squad after an absolutely eye-popping pro day in 2025. This dude put up some ridiculous numbers: he recorded the most reps on the bench press at UNI’s pro day with a staggering 31! The 6-foot-2, 260-pound All-MVFC Honorable Mention selection also hit a 36.5-inch vertical and a nine-foot-three-inch broad jump. On the field, he ran the second-fastest 40 at 4.60, along with a 7.13 three-cone and a 4.5 shuttle. With those testing numbers, he’s definitely an intriguing fullback candidate too.
At the very least, it’s clear the Seahawks are looking for some serious special teams depth from this group. The team is back to practice on Saturday, so we might get some news on a signing really soon. Keep your eyes glued to the updates, 12s! These aren’t just names; these are potential difference-makers looking to earn their spot on the practice squad or even the active roster, ready to make a splash for our Emerald City squad.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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