Seahawks draft pick bio: Mike Tyson

MIKE TYSON

Height: 6-1¼. Weight: 207.

Position: Cornerback.

Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia.

School: Cincinnati.

Pick: Sixth round – No. 187 overall.

Bio: A year ago, very few in college football knew who “this” Mike Tyson was. But his stint as a one-and-done starter as a senior in 2016 (five interceptions) opened up this door. He is regarded as a strong, sure tackler who isn’t afraid to deliver the knockout blow. But he could use more football seasoning. The Seahawks see him as a press-coverage defensive back, and with Deshawn Shead expected to be out much of next season, there is a starting cornerback spot up for grabs.

Quotable: “(This was the) only visit I had took this whole offseason. That was great just knowing they really had seen something in me to give me that call today.” – Mike Tyson

This story was originally published April 29, 2017 at 3:50 PM with the headline "Seahawks draft pick bio: Mike Tyson."