The Seahawks kept the talent hunt rolling Friday, bringing in six players for tryouts at the VMAC as they continue, in their own words, “Chasing Edges.” The latest group, taken from the NFL transaction wire, included a mix of small-school pass catchers and other depth options.
Among the names on the list were wide receiver Chandler Brayboy and wide receiver Marcus Sanders Jr., both of whom bring eye-catching production from the college level. Brayboy, who played at Elon, finished his career with more than 2,600 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. The speedy 2025 UDFA also posted a 4.47 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day and spent time on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
Sanders made much of his mark at Georgia Southern, where more than half of his career receptions came in 2025. That season, he caught 50 passes for 797 yards and five touchdowns. Across his career, Sanders averaged 14.3 yards per catch, a number that points to his big-play ability.
Seattle also worked out tight end Layne Pryor, another player with a strong testing profile. Pryor had previously been on the Houston Texans practice squad after turning heads at the University of Northern Iowa’s 2025 pro day. He could also be viewed as a fullback candidate based on those numbers.
At UNI’s pro day, Pryor put up 31 bench-press reps, the most on the team. The 6-2, 260-pound All-MVFC Honorable Mention selection also recorded a 36.5-inch vertical and a nine-foot-three-inch broad jump before moving to on-field work. There, he ran a 4.60 in the 40, the second-fastest time in the group, and added a 7.13 three-cone and a 4.5 shuttle.
The Seahawks had already been linked to wide receiver Luke Floriea and undrafted rookie tackle Tristan Leigh, and this latest workout list suggests the club is still poking around for special teams help and other depth pieces. Seattle returns to practice on Saturday, so a signing could be on the horizon.
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