RENTON — Forget about the feel-good story or the comeback tale. That isn’t why you want to root for this kid.
This isn’t about jerking tears, pulling heartstrings, or inspiring a generation of underdogs.
However, if you are a Seahawks fan, you should still have a vested interest in Alex Collins making this football team. And the reason is simple: Your personal entertainment.
On Saturday afternoon, Seattle selected the Arkansas running back with the 171st pick in the draft. That isn’t generally a slot reserved for future starters or even regular contributors, but hopefully there’s an exception here.