With the 62nd overall pick, their first of the 2013 NFL draft, our Seahawks selected Christine Michael (first name pronounced "Kris-Tin"), RB, Texas A&M.
A former Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, despite some character problems, he's a huge pickup for the Hawks. He doesn't necessarily have the downhill running ability of Eddie Lacey but he does have a thick frame, strong legs, and sure hands. I can't emphasis the character question marks, and he is some time removed from a torn ACL, but as the fans in Seattle know, the Seahawks scouts are among the best of the best.
Michael is listed as a top positional performer in damn near every major drill at the combine. I'd say the most impressive figures are the 27 reps on the bench, and the 6.7 cone drill, meaning he's got the strength to provide excellent blocking, and has enough burst to tear through first level defenders. It will be seen if he is enough of a bruiser to develop into a full time back, but I feel good about his chances considering the foundation we've already got.
For our Hawks, he should be an underrated rotational contributor and a neat fit in the RB cycle. I think he'll excel in short yardage situations and in two back sets right away. Pete Carroll likes his guys, and he puts them in the best possible place to succeed. The pick didn't fill a need per se, but could pay huge dividends as injury insurance and builds on the Seahawk's established identity of featuring a run first offense.
All in all, solid pick up as a second round selection. Here's what appears to be the best youtube tape available (ignore the shitty background music but enjoy the sensational spin moves):
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