Seahawks Pick Linebacker Bruce Irvin - Spokane, North Idaho News & Weather KHQ.com

Seahawks Pick Linebacker Bruce Irvin

NEW YORK, NY - With the 15th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks pick Bruce Irvin, an outside linebacker from West Virginia.

The Seahawks were scheduled to pick 12th, but traded that to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 15th pick overall in addition to a fourth and sixth round pick. 

Irvin only played two season with the Mountaineers since he transferred to West Virginia from a junior college right before the 2010 season.  He finished his career with 22.5 sacks. 

The last time Seattle had the 15th overall pick was back in 1998 when they drafted Anthony Simmons, a linebacker from Clemson. 

  • Pro SportsProMore>>

  • Mariners Land Jackson As Part Of David Price Trade And Other Deadline Moves

    Mariners Land Jackson As Part Of David Price Trade And Other Deadline Moves

    The Seattle Mariners have acquired center fielder Austin Jackson from the Detroit Tigers as part of the three-team trade that sent 2012 Cy Young award winner David Price from the Tampa Bay Rays to Detroit, as confirmed by ESPN's Jayson Stark.The Mariners sent infielder Nick Franklin to Tampa Bay as part of the deal, while it is reported that Detroit sent left hand pitcher Drew Smyly and infield prospect Willy Adames to complete the haul for Price.In Jackson the Mariners get the consistent out...>>
    The Seattle Mariners have acquired center fielder Austin Jackson from the Detroit Tigers as part of the three-team trade that sent 2012 Cy Young award winner David Price from the Tampa Bay Rays to Detroit, as confirmed by ESPN's Jayson Stark.The Mariners sent infielder Nick Franklin to Tampa Bay as part of the deal, while it is reported that Detroit sent left hand pitcher Drew Smyly and infield prospect Willy Adames to complete the haul for Price.In Jackson the Mariners get the consistent out...>>

  • Shock Talk: DB Bryant Nnabuife On The Playoffs

    Shock Talk: DB Bryant Nnabuife On The Playoffs

    Spokane Shock defensive back Bryant Nnabuife joined SWX's Neil Stover in the Fasteners Sports Studio for a playoff edition of Shock Talk powered by VPI Home Solutions on Thursday, July 31.>>
    Spokane Shock defensive back Bryant Nnabuife joined SWX's Neil Stover in the Fasteners Sports Studio for a playoff edition of Shock Talk powered by VPI Home Solutions on Thursday, July 31.
    >>

  • Spokane Drops Second Straight To The Hops

    Spokane Drops Second Straight To The Hops

    Spokane dropped its third game in a row on Thursday night as the Hillsboro Hops rode a four-run first inning to a 5-3 victory at Avista Stadium. >>
    Spokane dropped its third game in a row on Thursday night as the Hillsboro Hops rode a four-run first inning to a 5-3 victory at Avista Stadium. >>
    •