Seahawks defensive coordinator impressed by Cameron Young's intangibles
Cameron Young has taken his opportunities at OTAs to impress Seattle with what he brings to the table.
When the Seattle Seahawks drafted Cameron Young in Round 4 of the 2023 NFL Draft, they knew they were getting a difference-maker.
Young, a former defensive tackle for Mississippi State, has made the most of his time during OTAs and has already impressed the Seahawks' defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt with his mindset and approach to the game of football.
"He’s a guy that is unselfish, physical, rugged, and plays a position that doesn’t get a lot of fanfare," Hurtt said to reporters on Thursday. "We’ve had guys obviously like Al Woods and [Bryan] Mone that have played that position in the past where they eat a lot of double teams, but they help guys like Bobby [Wagner] and Jordyn [Brooks] make a lot of tackles and be really productive. He can continue to do those things for us.”
What sets Young apart is his maturity. His approach and willingness to contribute are what makes Hurtt believe that with Young, the best is yet to come.
“He’s really quiet, he puts in the time and takes care of his body. For a young kid, that’s impressive because a lot of those guys don’t get that early," Hurtt said.
Young was drafted because he fits the culture of the Seahawks. He is a player that comes in, doesn't expect fanfare, and does his work every day. That maturity has set him apart early, and his intangibles are what can make him a near-instant impact rookie on the Seahawks roster.
"He’s a guy that has good football awareness, ideas, and feels of things going on," Hurtt said. "In terms of transitioning into a different scheme and how you are going to play him, he has all of that stuff and you just have to continue to develop and train him to get him up to speed on things. He has done a nice job so far."
It is safe to say he is doing alright thus far.
