First Day In Pads & Other Observations From Day 5 Of Seahawks Training Camp

Second-round pick Nick Emmanwori came into camp as one of the more intriguing players on defense given his versatility and rare physical traits, and after a solid first week, Emmanwori had his first big splash play on Monday. With the offense starting a drill backed up near the goal line, Emmanwori dropped into a passing lane to snag a Jalen Milroe pass intended for Brady Russell, which was tipped at the line of scrimmage by Anthony Campbell, then took off for a short return into the end zone. Other than subpar ball security on the return, it was a great play for the rookie.

“It was a great play,” Macdonald said. “I wish he’d have put the ball away when he caught it. But yeah, I was asking, ‘Hey man, you having fun out here or what?’ Great atmosphere, competing, we’re asking a lot of out him, he’s playing hard, learning a lot. Great to see him make a play.”

The Seahawks are asking a lot of the rookie, who is being used in multiple ways, and so far he’s handling it well, Macdonald said.

“I think he’s earning what we give him,” he said. “I don’t think we’re trying to intentionally overload him, we’re just going at the pace he’s able to pick up. Shout out to him and our coaches for getting him ready.”