RENTON – A running back at heart, Jesse Hoffman has made a smooth transition to the physically demanding position of cornerback.
And the rookie out of Eastern Washington University is in a fierce competition to earn a spot on the 53-man final roster or the practice squad on his home-state team, the Seattle Seahawks.
Hoffman impressed Seahawks’ brass enough during his college pro day in April that they signed him to their 90-man roster as an undrafted free agent.
The 6-foot, 200-pounder showed the quick feet, long arms and rangy athletic ability Seattle coach Pete Carroll covets at cornerback.
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