Ongoing Coverage:
Connect with Us
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
| All Content |
| RSS |
| View all podcasts & RSS feeds | ||
Most Active Stories
News & Music Contributors
Sports with Art Thiel
Update: Seahawks make surprise pick in first round of draft
By Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel
Credit Dave Martin / AP
Fast, with a past: West Virginia defensive lineman Bruce Irvin runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2012. The Seahawks selected him in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday.
The Seahawks made a surprise choice for their first round pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
They chose Bruce Irvin, a 6-3, 248-pound defensive end from West Virginia. He's fast - dazzling scouts with a 4.5-second time in the 40 yard dash. But he also has a troubled past.
Irvin was recently arrested for breaking a sign at a sandwich shop. And there have been other problems. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says Irvin is a tremendous athlete with some character issues.
Find out more of what Art has to say about this surprising pick tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here tomorrow for a blog of our conversation.
