Seahawks Eyeing Late-Round Gem: Skyler Thomas

0:00It's April 20th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans. Seahawks are circling back on Oregon State's safety. Skylar Thomas, a day three draft prospect, they're eyeing to bolster the secondary. This guy is not the Washington State Thomas, just to clear that up right away. They met him at local prospect, day and again this week, per NFL insider Aaron Wilson. This stepped up big in 2024, with nine passes defenced, one interception, a forced fumble, and 81 tackles total. That was on a rough Bieber's team that went two in 10 after a five and seven the year before. Fans are buzzing because the name echoes Earl Thomas, that legend who locked down Seattle's back end for years. Skylar shifted from corner back to safety, overcame an ACL tear and became a two-year starter in their scheme. He hit the senior bow, where Seahawks loved to scout talent, even for undrafted free agent gems. Projections have him as a special team's ace early on, with field safety and nickel skills.

1:04If they snag him late, he could be that hidden gem turning heads come training camp, keeping the legion buzzing for another defensive spark.