RENTON, Wash. -- Since the Seattle Seahawks traded Max Unger last offseason, they've been trying to figure out their starting center spot.
In the sixth round (215th overall), they added another name to the competition in TCU's Tony Hunt.
My take: What's interesting about this pick is that Hunt appears to be a pure center prospect. At under 6-foot-2, it's unlikely he has guard versatility, even though Hunt saw some action there in college.
The Seahawks started last season with Drew Nowak at center, but he was eventually replaced by Patrick Lewis, who provided stability up front. Pete Carroll praised Lewis Friday, but said nothing to suggest that he's got the job locked down.
The fact that the Seahawks used a sixth-round pick on Hunt suggests that they believe he at least has a chance to push Lewis.
A three-year starter and two-time captain, Hunt suffered a lateral meniscus injury last season. He started running a week and a half before his pro day and went through a limited workout in front of NFL evaluators.
Lewis is the favorite to win the starting job, but Hunt has the profile to compete for playing time. He is the third offensive lineman the Seahawks have taken and the sixth in the past two years.
