If Grey Zabel continues learning at this pace, he’ll have a Ph.D. in NFL line play by opening day.
The Seahawks’ new starting left guard and first-round draft choice is in a crash course of pass-rush moves and countermoves through the first week of his first pro training camp.
Friday, the team’s highest-drafted interior offensive lineman since 2001 and future Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson got schooled by 10th-year veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed. It was in a one-on-one pass-rush drill. Reed put a move on Zabel so quick and decisive at the snap, the 18th pick in this year’s draft fell back and down to the grass. Reed cruised by the fallen rookie to the quarterback.
Tuesday in this camp’s second practice with the players in full pads, 31-year-old Pro Bowl defensive end Leonard Wil