2010 MEDIA GUIDE - Seahawks Online Media Packet

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HOW ACQUIRED: Selected with the sixth overall
pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Highest drafted
tackle in club history (Walter Jones was also
selected sixth overall in 1997). First tackle drafted
since Ray Willis in 2005. Second player drafted
out of Oklahoma State in team history (Mark
Moore, 1987). First draft choice of General
Manager John Schneider and Head Coach Pete
Carroll.
COLLEGE: Played 52 games at Oklahoma State,
starting final 47 contests – including last 39 at
left tackle (first eight at right tackle). Part of unit
that saw the Cowboys lead the Big Twelve
Conference in rushing in each of his four seasons
in the starting line-up. The Outland Trophy
finalist, All-American and Big Twelve Offensive
Lineman of the Year honors, becoming OSU’s
most decorated offensive lineman since former
Pittsburgh Steelers standout center, Jon Kolb
(1966-68). Registered 317 knock-downs with 48
touchdown-resulting blocks during his time as a
starter, an average of 6.74 knockdowns and 1.02
touchdown-resulting blocks per game. In his
final two seasons, his total of 30 touchdownresulting
blocks were tops in the Big Twelve.
SENIOR: Started all 13 games. All-
American first-team choice by The NFL
Draft Report, Walter Camp Football
Foundation and American Football
Foundation Coaches Association.
Outland Trophy Finalist and was
only offensive lineman named a
semi-finalist for the Lombardi
Award. Big Twelve Conference
Offensive Lineman of the Year
and unanimous confrence
first-team selection. Led
Big Twelve linemen with
133 knockdowns and 16
touchdown-resulting
blocks. Finished with
league-best 87.85%
grade for blocking consistency.
Allowed just one sack on 336
pass plays. JUNIOR: Pro
Football Weekly All-American
Selection and first-team All-
Big Twelve Conference honors.
Led team with 71 knockdowns
and his 15 touchdown-resulting
blocks
ranked second in the
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tackle
Height . . .6-5 Weight . . .310
College . . . . . . .Oklahoma State
NFL Seasons . . . . . . . . . .Rookie
Seahawks Seasons . . . . .Rookie
Born . . . . . . . . .October 7, 1987
Hometown . . . . .Houston, Texas
conference. Allowed two sacks on 326 pass
plays. Cowboys averaged 245.5 ypg (ranked first
in Big Twelve, eighth in nation). SOPHOMORE:
Shifted to left tackle, starting all 13 games.
Recorded 67 knockdowns with a team-high ten
touchdown-resulting blocks. Part of unit that finished
third in the country in fewest sacks
allowed (0.85 spg) and helped pave way for a
rushing attack that led the Big Twelve (eighth
nationally), averaging 245.46 ypg. FRESHMAN:
Freshman All-Big Twelve Conference choice by
The Sporting News. Moved into the starting lineup
at right tackle in the schedule’s sixth game vs.
Kansas, starting his final eight contests. Graded
best among down linemen, as he delivered 52
knockdowns that included seven-touchdownresulting
blocks.
PERSONAL: Attended George Bush (Houston,
Tex.) High School. Three-star
prospect, according to
Rivals.com. Ranked 33rd
nationally among offensive
tackles and placed
71st on Rival’s Texas
Top 100 list.
Scout.com
ranked the
lineman
50th overall
on the
South-west
Top 100
chart. Added
first-team
All-Greater
Houston and
All-District
honors,
along with
being
named
to the
Dallas
Morning News
Top 100 squad as a
senior. Marketing major.
Son of Dorothy Akabio and
Victor Okung.