Nate Orchard, a second-round draft choice of the Cleveland Browns in 2015 out of Utah, became the Seahawks’ newest pass rusher on Thursday when the 26-year-old defensive end signed a free-agent contract with Seattle. But that’s not even scratching the surface of his remarkable backstory. Associated Press/David Richard
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll loves to import guys who have overcome adversity. Guys who have unique stories. Who carry to Seattle sizable chips on their shoulders, from failure or hardship.
Nate Orchard has all of that. And more.
What’s remarkable about Seattle’s newest pass rusher, signed by the team on Thursday, isn’t that he is a former second-round draft choice of the Cleveland Browns.