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Seahawks select OT Germain Ifedi with 31st pick of NFL Draft

Todd McShay said Germain Ifedi could help Seattle in pass-protection "because he's long and balanced." (AP) “This is a big man,” general manager John Schneider said of Germain Ifedi, who's 6 feet 6, 335 pounds and has a 7-foot wingspan. “He’s a power player.” (AP) Three of the Seahawks' five first-round picks under GM John Schneider have been offensive lineman: Germain Ifedi in 2016, James Carpenter in 2011 and Russell Okung in 2010. (AP) The Seahawks plan to use Germain Ifedi at right tackle but like his ability to also play guard. (AP) Texas A&M running back Tra Carson, left, follows a block by offensive lineman Germain Ifedi (74) on Louisville linebacker Trevon Young (91) in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Texas A&M's Germain Ifedi, left, blocks Western Carolina's Daniel Nash (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Juan DeLeon) Texas A&M offensive lineman Germain Ifedi (74) is greeted by coach Kevin Sumlin as he jogs off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Texas A&M offensive linesman Germain Ifedi (74) provides protection for quarterback Kenny Hill (7) on a running play as Arkansas defensive lineman Karl Roesler attempts the tackle in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Texas A&M running back Trey Williams (3) high steps into the end zone past SMU linebacker Cameron Nwosu (52) as the Aggies' Germain Ifedi (74) watches in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Seahawks select OT Germain Ifedi with 31st pick of NFL Draft