The Seattle Seahawks selected Ugo Amadi out of Oregon in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. He’s making his case for the roster now entering his third season in the league.
“Ugo is really on his game,” coach Pete Carroll said this week after practice. “As a matter of fact, I talked to him about that today, how much more he knows now and how much more where he is, his ability to disguise and utilize the calls and stuff. He’s just way ahead where he’s been, and he has looked really good.”
Amadi filled in for Marquise Blair at nickel corner last year when Blair went down with an ACL tear, ending his season. The competition is on for the spot again this summer.
“It’s a real good battle between those two guys,” Carroll said. “Marquise, we’ve always been excited about what he can do and how he can play, whether it’s at safety or nickel, but Ugo’s not just giving it up, he’s competing like crazy.”
Amadi, Blair and the rest of the Seahawks take the field Thursday afternoon as they continue to prepare to face the Raiders in Las Vegas for their first preseason game on Saturday night.
