Levi Wentz, a former standout high school basketball player, began playing football only in his senior year but quickly developed enough to earn a college scholarship and earn a spot on the Seahawks’ 90-man roster. He started as a linebacker at Old Dominion before converting to wide receiver, seeing limited action but transferring to Kansas for his senior season where he posted 16 receptions for 258 yards and two touchdowns.
The Seahawks have shown willingness to develop undrafted talent, with Wentz expected to contend for a spot on the practice squad or potentially the final 53-man roster. Seattle also added to its wide receiver room with undrafted rookie Michael Briscoe and sixth-round pick Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Wentz’s Kansas Jayhawks teammate. Henderson, a versatile receiver with return duties, brings speed and a strong special-teams impact, while analysts view him as a spark-plug WR5/6 with return capabilities.
Key takeaways:
– Levi Wentz brings a unique, late-entry pathway to the NFL as a basketball-to-football convert who quickly progressed to the Seahawks’ 90-man roster.
– Wentz’s college transition from Old Dominion linebacker to Kansas wide receiver shaped his development and showcased his potential for growth at the pro level.
– Seattle’s receiver room additions, including Briscoe and Henderson, emphasize versatility and special-teams value, signaling a competitive battle for playing time and roster spots.
