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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Kuhn And Sweezy Selected


Markus Kuhn

In the seventh round of the NFL Draft the Wolfpack had two defensive linemen selected. First defensive tackle J.R. Sweezy was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the 18th pick, 225th overall, in the seventh round.
  The 6’5” 298lbs senior defensive tackle missed the first four games of the seasons because of a fractured foot and finished the season with 26 tackles, 6 tackles for losses, and 3 sacks.
  Also defensive tackle Markus Kuhn was drafted by the defending Super Bowl champions New York Giants with the 32nd pick of the seventh round, 239th overall.
  Kuhn a 6’4” 299lbs defensive tackle from Germany finished his senior season with 45 tackles, 9.5 tackles for losses, and 4.5 sacks. 
  Both players are joining teams that currently have former Wolfpack players on their rosters. Sweezy will have a chance to play with placekicker Steven Hauschka and former teammate quarterback Russell Wilson in Seattle. Kuhn will join running back Andre Brown in New York.

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