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Get to know Seahawks’ seventh-round pick, Minnesota DT Deven Eastern

The Seattle Times·Tim Booth Seattle Times staff reporter·about 1 month ago
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April 25, 2026 at 4:25 pm One draft analyst described Deven Eastern as “impressive off the bus with a tall, broad and filled-out frame.” So the defensive tackle from Minnesota that the Seahawks took in the seventh round of the NFL draft on Saturday looks the part. Whether he can find a way to make the roster and contribute at the NFL level remains a big question. Eastern has the size profile that NFL teams are looking for. But his production in college didn’t quite meet the standard that elevated him beyond being a late pick on the final day. Here’s a little more about Eastern: the latest Seahawks' 2026 draft class Drafted:  Seventh round, 242nd pick Height:  6-5 Weight:  315 pounds Birth date:  April 5, 2003 Hometown:  Shakopee, Minnesota  Three Things to Know  Eastern suffered with ADHD as a child and had issues with his behavior that led to problems in school.…

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