Jamie Sheriff attended the Seattle Seahawks’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May. Three months later, the former South Alabama standout has signed a contract with Seattle as a rookie free agent for his first NFL opportunity.
The Seahawks announced the signing of Sheriff on Tuesday as an outside linebacker while waiving injured outside linebacker Josh Onujiogu.
Sheriff played the bandit position on South Alabama’s defensive line. In 2023, he recorded 45 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and three sacks and won the Defensive MVP Award of the Jaguars’ first bowl victory – 59-10 over Eastern Michigan in the 68 Ventures Bowl – to cap his college career.
Seattle is returning its top five outside linebackers from last year’s squad, including former Auburn standout Derick Hall.
The Seahawks kick off their three-game preseason schedule on Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
