WYMAN AND BOB

Wyman: Why Tre Brown convinced Seahawks to break their CB mold

May 19, 2021, 12:34 PM

The Seahawks raised some eyebrows with their fourth-round selection of Oklahoma cornerback Tre Brown in the 2021 NFL Draft. Not because of his position, but because of Brown’s size.

Wyman’s Observations: Standouts from Hawks rookie minicamp

Seattle has been known for its preference of tall corners with long arms, and the 5-foot-10 Brown doesn’t fit that bill. But as 710 ESPN Seattle’s Dave Wyman explains, Brown’s play is what really matters to the Seahawks.

“This is from the horse’s mouth, that the whole tall corner thing was never really a thing that was exclusive just to the Seahawks and (it wasn’t) that they were only going to take those kinds of guys,” the former NFL linebacker and current Seahawks Radio Network color commentator said in the latest edition of Football 101. “Yeah, they’d like to have taller corners, no question about it, but it’s not like they wouldn’t select a guy like Tre Brown just because he’s 5-10 instead of 6-2.”

And that’s because Brown showed throughout his college career that he’s built for big moments, making huge plays late in the three most recent Big 12 championship games that can be directly pointed to as leading Oklahoma to conference title victories.

Oklahoma DC Alex Grinch: Tre Brown has knack for big moments

“I don’t know if this is a quality or not, but some guys have an ability to make big plays at key moments. They just show up in those occasions,” Wyman said, adding that he saw someone mention that a statue of Brown should be erected outside of AT&T Stadium in Dallas, where the Big 12 championship game is held. “He’s made big plays every year and helped them win the Big 12 championship.”

Wyman saw Brown up close at Seahawks rookie minicamp last weekend and was impressed, so in this edition of Football 101, he puts three plays by Brown under the microscope, including two of his Big 12 title stops and a highlight from the 2020 Senior Bowl. Watch it all in the video at the top of this post.

Follow Brent Stecker on Twitter.

More Football 101: What top pick Eskridge adds to Hawks’ offense

Wyman & Bob

Wyman and Bob

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Do the Seattle Seahawks need to trade back in the NFL Draft this year?

Do the Seattle Seahawks need to trade back in the NFL Draft this year? With no 2nd round pick, does it make sense for them to move out of the 1st round? Could any QB entice them to stay in the 1st round? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discuss that and what it might mean […]

11 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Bryce Miller Logan Gilbert Bryan Woo...

Brandon Gustafson

Dontrelle Willis: Mariners’ rotation provides ‘quality every single day’

Dontrelle Willis, a former MLB pitcher and current analyst for FOX Sports, gives his Seattle Mariners insight ahead of opening day.

11 hours ago

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Can this Seattle Mariners team make a playoff push this season? Bob’s Baseball Breakdown

Bob Stelton of Seattle Sports’ Wyman and Bob breaks down the state of the Seattle Mariners. With Spring Training in the rear view mirror, what did he see this offseason and spring? This week, Bob answers: – What stood out in Spring Training? – Which M’s surprised him in Spring Training? – Which player has […]

12 hours ago

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Has the NFL gone too far with this most recent round of proposals?

Has the NFL gone too far with this most recent round of proposals? Are rule changes like the kickoff and scheduling changes to Christmas a sign of too much change? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discuss that and just what it might mean for the future of the NFL. Is too much change impacting the […]

1 day ago

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Would DK Metcalf’s tackle be illegal under the new NFL hip drop rules?

Would the famous DK Metcalf’s tackle be illegal under the new NFL hip drop rules? What will the NFL look like in a few years if they keep changes rules like this? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discuss that and what it might mean for the game of football in the future. Is this rule […]

2 days ago

Seattle Seahawks Sam Howell...

Brandon Gustafson

Schneider on if Sam Howell impacts Seahawks in the NFL Draft

Does trading for Sam Howell preclude the Seattle Seahawks from taking a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft? Here's what John Schneider said.

5 days ago

Wyman: Why Tre Brown convinced Seahawks to break their CB mold