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Hawks select FS Mark Legree with No. 156 pick

Eric Williams - Staff writer

April 30, 2011 03:03 AM

Two picks after grabbing cornerback Richard Sherman, the Seattle Seahawks go back to the defensive secondary again, selecting free safety Mark Legree of Appalachian State. At 6-foot, 210 pounds, Legree appears to be a combo guy that can play both free and strong safety.

Legree was a dominant player in Football Championship Subdivision play (former Division I-AA), a three-time All-American with 22 career interceptions, finishing his career as the active leader in FCS play. And from watching the video below, this guy brings the wood.

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