(1090 The Fan) – Wednesday, February 20 marks the beginning of the NFL Combine — a day when fans begin to salivate over college players who may be able to push “their team” into the “Super Bowl contender” bracket.

Three-hundred athletes get to strut their stuff in front of NFL scouts and team officials, hoping to attract the attention of a pro team.

Todd Pheifer of the Bleacher Report lists ten players the Seattle Seahawks may want to watch a little more closely than the rest. Here are a few highlights:

Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
Scouting Report: “Disruptive defensive lineman“

John Jenkins, DT, Georgia
Scouting Report: “Effective in collapsing the pocket, quality run-stuffer“

Keenan Allen, WR, California
Scouting Report: “Big enough body to be a ‘playmaker’ in the NFL …. has all the skills to be a quality, polished receiver“

See Pheifer’s full report here: 10 NFL Combine Prospects That Seattle Seahawks Must Closely Watch

The 2013 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 25.

-Chris Coyle, 1090 The Fan

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