Texas Tech LB Jordyn Brooks to Seahawks in first round

Texas Tech Red Raiders Jordyn Brooks (1) warms up before the college football game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the University of Texas El Paso Miners on September 7, 2019, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX. (Photo by Travis Tustin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Overshadowed by other linebackers during the evaluation process, Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks wasn't overlooked Thursday night.

The Stratford graduate was selected in the first round by the Seattle Seahawks with the 27th overall pick.

Brooks was a finalist for the Butkus Award as one of the nation's top linebackers.

Although relatively short in stature at 6-foot, 240 pounds, Brooks is packed with power and is…