SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Huard: Michigan State’s Jack Allen could appeal to the Seahawks

Jan 29, 2016, 3:13 PM | Updated: Oct 28, 2024, 1:09 pm

With offensive line figuring to be an offseason priority for the Seahawks, Brock Huard was on the lookout for potential fits during Senior Bowl practices this week in Mobile, Ala.

Although Huard said the trend continues of college defensive linemen being more advanced than their offensive-line counterparts, he saw Michigan State’s All-American center, Jack Allen, as a possibility for Seattle. Allen started 47 games for the Spartans, including 42 at center, and Huard said he also played some guard on Wednesday.

Related: Huard lists his defensive ‘thumpers’ for the Seahawks to consider

“He is a bad dude,” Huard said, noting how Allen even ran for a 9-yard touchdown during a blowout win last season.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. rates Allen as the No. 4 center in this year’s draft. He’s listed at 6 feet 2 and 296 pounds. Huard said he has all the traits that Seahawks offensive-line coach Tom Cable looks for, including a background as a heavyweight wrestling champion.

Huard, who also works as a college football analyst for ESPN, recalled what he was told about Allen while preparing for a broadcast of a Michigan State game.

“I love to ask those offensive coordinators, ‘Who is it, man? Who is your alpha? Who is your facemask bender? Who is the guy that everybody gets in line that changes a culture?'” he said. “…That was Jack Allen at Michigan State. I could see him as a guy that Tom Cable would really love.”

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks Michigan Kenneth Grant...

Zac Hereth

Seahawks Draft: Why insider projects surprising first-round pick

Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah on why he has Michigan DT Kenneth Grant has going to the Seattle Seahawks in the first round.

2 hours ago

Seattle Seahawks international games...

Zac Hereth

Seahawks’ chances of playing overseas in 2025 have doubled

A second road opponent of the Seattle Seahawks is set to host an international game next season.

24 hours ago

Seattle Seahawks Geno Smith signals line of scrimmage San Francisco 49ers 2024...

Stacy Rost

When could we see a Seahawks extension with Geno Smith?

Stacy Rost details insight from NFL insiders Trevor Sikkema and Joel Corry that dive into when Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith's contract situation.

1 day ago

Seattle Seahawks New York Jets Devon Witherspoon Julian Love Leonard Williams...

Cameron Van Til

Brock Huard makes prediction for Seahawks’ defense in 2025

Brock Huard has high hopes for what the Seattle Seahawks' defense could accomplish in Year 2 of the Mike Macdonald era.

1 day ago

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb...

The Associated Press

Ryan Grubb’s reunion with Kalen DeBoer is now official

Ryan Grubb is reuniting with Kalen DeBoer as Alabama’s OC after they worked together to get the UW Huskies to a College Football Playoff championship game.

1 day ago

Seattle Seahawks John Schneider Show GM...

SeattleSports.com Staff

Seattle Sports’ John Schneider Show with Seahawks GM returns

The John Schneider Show returns with the longtime Seattle Seahawks GM returns to the Seattle Sports airwaves on Feb. 13.

2 days ago

Huard: Michigan State’s Jack Allen could appeal to the Seahawks