Round 1: Seattle Selects S Earl Thomas

With Selection 14 in Round 1, Seattle selects S Earl Thomas, Texas. Learn more about this pick from Scout.com team and draft experts!

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Player	Earl Thomas - S - Texas
Team	Seattle Seahawks
Pick	Round 1, Selection 14 (14 Overall)
Combine Stats	Ht: 5-10   Wt: 292   Forty: 4.43   10-Yard: 1.56   20-Yard: 2.5   Shuttle:    Cone: --   Bench Press: 21 Reps
Scout Ranking	#11 out of 550 overall
Flash Analysis	By selecting University of Texas S Earl Thomas, the Seattle Seahawks solved a big issue in their secondary. After releasing veteran S Deon Grant earlier this year, that move left a tremendous hole in their defensive backfield. While Thomas will line up at safety, he's also capable of moving to the slot in passing situations. Scouts love the intelligence and savvy that Thomas brings to the table. He'll be an instant starter for the Seahawks this coming season. - Adam Caplan
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