Seattle Seahawks Sign LSU Track Star Cyril Grayson

The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday afternoon that they have signed LSU track standout Cyril Grayson.

Grayson, who played high school football at Rummel in Metairie, LA, participated in LSU's Pro Day last week and ran a 4.35 40-yard dash. Per Seahawks.com:

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And despite having not played college football, Grayson impressed talent evaluators to the point that the Seahawks signed the 23-year-old after bringing him to Seattle for a visit. Because Grayson is a fifth-year senior and did not play football, he was eligible to be signed immediately instead of going through the draft.

Grayson, who was measured at 5-foot-9, 178 pounds, worked out as a receiver at LSU’s pro day and displayed hands and route-running ability that showed he is more than just a speedster. As a senior at Rummel, Grayson had 28 receptions for 731 yards and eight touchdowns. According to results posted on LSU’s website, Grayson was clocked at 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash, posted a 10-foot, 7-inch broad jump, and a 34.5-inch vertical leap.

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