2010 MEDIA GUIDE - Seahawks Online Media Packet

144 FREE AGENTS
Mitch Erickson, G, 6-4, 290, 1st Year, South Dakota St. (Hutchinson, Minn.)
Signed by Seattle on April 16, 2010, as a free agent. Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free
agent by the Denver Broncos on April 28, 2008. Erickson started all 44 of South
Dakota State’s games at either guard or tackle during his Jackrabbit career from
2004-07. Selected as an All-American by The Associated Press, American
Football Coaches Association and College Sporting News following his senior
season. Erickson was part of an offensive unit that averaged 34.2 points per
game and allowed only 12 sacks during the 2007 campaign. Prepped at
Hutchinson High where he earned all-state and all-Metro honors as a senior
and was a two-year all-Misota Conference selection. A two-year letterman in
track, he set the school record in the discus. Majored in mechanical engineering.
Born on May 14, 1985.
Ricky Foley, DE, 6-2, 252, 1st Year, York (Toronto, Ontario)
Signed as a free agent by Seattle on February 23, 2010. Foley played at York University in Toronto
and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens in 2006 as an undrafted rookie free
agent but was released before training camp. He was a first-round draft choice
by the B.C. Lions in 2006, and was a situational pass-rusher and special teams
player his first three years. He posted four sacks and 12 tackles in 2007, along
with 21 special teams tackles; seven tackles and four sacks in 2008, along with
15 special teams tackles. In 2009, he led the CFL with 12 sacks and also had 51
tackles in being named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian. Born on April 2,
1981.
Kole Heckendorf, WR, 6-2, 191, 2nd Year, North Dakota St. (Wausau, Wis.)
Claimed off of waivers (Detroit) on May 12, 2010. Originally signed with the Green Bay Packers
on May 1, 2009, out of North Dakota State, but was released after training
camp. He spent the 2009 season on the Detroit Lions practice squad. Started
42 of 43 career games at North Dakota State and finished as the all-time leading
receiver in school history. Totaled 178 catches for 2,732 yards and 17 touchdowns
in his career, and was the first receiver to lead the school in catches for
four consecutive seasons. Prepped at Mosinee High and was an AP first-team
all-state selection after 63 catches for 1,257 yards and a state-record 19 touchdowns
as a senior. Led the nation and set a state-record with 116 receptions as
a junior. Also lettered in hockey and track. Majored in general education. Born
on November 20, 1985.
Robert Henderson, DE, 6-3, 275, 3rd Year, Southern Miss (Ponchatoula, La.)
Acquired in a trade with Detroit on April 5, 2010. Henderson was the New York Giants sixthround
draft pick (199th overall) from Southern Mississippi in the 2008 NFL Draft
and spent the season on injured reserve. He was signed to the Jaguars practice
squad September 15, 2009, but was released. Signed with Detroit on
October 13, 2009, as a free agent, where he spent 11 games on the Lions practice
squad. Three-year starter at Southern Mississippi, finishing with 173 tackles
(115 solo), 13.5 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss. During his career, he also
forced seven fumbles and recovered another, and deflected nine passes. Threeyear
letterwinner for Coach Scott Martin at Ponchatoula High School. Majored
in recreation administration. Born on November 9, 1983.
Anthony Heygood, LB, 6-1, 232, 2nd Year, Purdue (Chester, Pa.)
Signed to Seattle’s practice squad on October 28, 2009. Originally signed as an undrafted rookie
free agent by Carolina in April 2009. Started 24 of 49 career games and tallied
208 career stops. Came to Purdue as a running back and made the switch
to defense his sophomore season. Named Purdue’s most valuable player as a
senior, after leading the team with 114 tackles (65 solo) and one interception.
Prepped at Cardinal O’Hara High. Majored in health & fitness. Born on April 3,
1986.
Jonathan Lewis, DT, 6-0, 305, 5th Year, Virginia Tech (Richmond, Va.)