The Seattle Seahawks invited Oregon State defensive back Skyler Thomas for another visit. It is his second visit with the team. The Seahawks focused their draft research on positions of need. Throughout the offseason, defensive back draft prospects came to Seattle for workouts.
Thomas played at safety for Oregon State, where he started for two seasons. In those two years, he totaled 159 tackles, two interceptions, and 13 pass deflections over 24 games started.
For the Seahawks, to invite a player twice throughout the pre draft process indicates real interest in the player. Given Thomas is a local talent, he does not count against the top 30 visit total for Seattle.
Thomas also participated in the Senior Bowl, a place where the Seahawks love to find talent. Many of the Seahawks picks and undrafted free agents are players who shined at the Senior Bowl.
Skyler Thomas Draft Profile
During free agency, former Seahawks Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen left for the Chicago Bears and Philadephia Eagles respectively. Those departures make defensive back a critical need for the team entering the draft.
While the team retained Josh Jobe and Ty Okada, the players behind them are largely unproven. Nehemiah Pritchett struggled in limited appearances for the team. However, the Seahawks did sign Rodney Thomas from the Indianapolis Colts as an option. He has starting experience in the NFL.
It will be intriguing to see what the Seattle Seahawks do at defensive back in the NFL Draft. Look out for Skyler Thomas as we approach the end of the day three or entering the undrafted free agent period.
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