PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Defensive tackle Rasheem Green #94 of the USC Trojans reacts against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California.

Seahawks add versatile D-lineman Rasheem Green

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The Seattle Seahawks selected defensive lineman Rasheem Green out of USC in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 79th overall.

Green is capable of playing outside and inside, and his versatility should help ease the loss of Michael Bennett, who was traded this offseason.

Rasheem Green Bio

Position: DL
School: USC
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 275 lbs

What the analysts are saying

  • "He has obvious upside that is waiting to be unlocked, but he must get stronger and play with better technique and toughness." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
  • "There's no doubting his natural talent and fluid athleticism, and it was encouraging to see him translate that into high production." - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
  • "A versatile defender who can line up in multiple spots, regardless of scheme." Luke Easterling, DraftWire

Athletic testing

Event Result
40-yard Dash 4.73 sec
Bench Press 23 reps (pro day)
Vertical Jump 32.5 inches
Broad Jump 118 inches
3-Cone Drill 7.24 sec
20-yd Shuttle 4.39 sec
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