Deven EasternDrafted by Seattle Seahawks in 7th Round of the NFL Draft

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 03: Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Deven Eastern (91) during the Duke Mayo Bowl college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Virginia Tech Hokies on January 3, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive tackle Deven Eastern was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with pick 242 in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. With the selection of Eastern, the Gophers and PJ Fleck have now had at least one player drafted in each of the last eight NFL Drafts. Eastern will join former Gopher teammate Nick Kallerup on the reigning Super Bowl Champions!

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The pick is in. With the 242nd pick, we've selected NT Deven Eastern.

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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 25, 2026

Eastern will head to camp fighting for one of the backup spots on the Seahawk’s defensive line. Leonard Williams will start at 3 technique for the Seahawks 4-3 front, but Eastern had a good chance to compete with second year player Rylie Mills for the backup spot.

Congrats to Deven and good luck in Seattle!

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