SALT LAKE CITY — Chase Hansen always knew Cody Barton would be special.
Even when Barton struggled early in his Utah career or when outside voices criticized his inexperience play, Hansen knew.
“I've been saying from the get-go that Cody is going to be legit,” Hansen said in November. “I've been saying he's going to be the real deal.”
The Seattle Seahawks appear to agree.
The Seahawks drafted Barton on Friday, selecting the 6-foot-2, 237-pound linebacker with the No. 88 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Barton finished his senior year with a team-high 116 tackles.