The Seattle Seahawks grabbed a cornerback in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft after trading back with Tampa Bay Buccaneers and adding a sixth-round pick to their arsenal.
At No. 137 overall, Seattle selected cornerback Tre Brown out of Oklahoma. Brown is listed as a 5-foot-10, 185-pound senior.
Here’s a look at Brown’s scouting report by Lance Zierlein of NFL.com.
Potential backup cornerback who could earn his keep thanks to maniacal effort as a special teams ace. Possesses a stout, strong frame and loves to turn press release into a physical challenge no matter how big the man is across from him. He’s twitchy and quick for short-area attacks when allowed to play forward but gets overwhelmed by bigger receivers downfield, resulting in penalties and jump-ball losses. Brown is an excellent option on kick and punt coverage and can compete for kick return duties, but he must convince teams he has enough value as a backup slot corner to provide roster flexibility.
The word “backup” might be tossed around too many times for some fans’ comfort, but Brown appears to be a true developmental option and a player who could immediately contribute on special teams.
Seattle’s next pick is at No. 217 overall in the sixth round.
