6 Seahawks bubble players with most to gain in preseason finale

WR/TE Tanner McEvoy

Preseason stats: 5 receptions, 128 yards, touchdown Notes: The undrafted rookie practiced at safety all offseason before moving to wide receiver, then getting some reps at tight end when injuries thinned the position. At 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, McEvoy has the kind of size Seattle's been looking for in an offensive weapon, and he looks like a potential contributor on special teams. A good effort could wrap up a roster spot for the former Wisconsin Badger. less WR/TE Tanner McEvoy

Preseason stats: 5 receptions, 128 yards, touchdown Notes: The undrafted rookie practiced at safety all offseason before moving to wide receiver, then getting some reps at tight end when ... more Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close 6 Seahawks bubble players with most to gain in preseason finale 1 / 9 Back to Gallery

The Seattle Seahawks finish up their four-game exhibition slate Thursday night in Oakland, and while the team's established veterans just want to get through a handful of snaps healthy, there's a lot on the line for players trying to make their final push for a roster spot.

The worst mistake those players on the roster bubble could make in their final auditions is trying to do too much, according to head coach Pete Carroll, who said Seattle's coaching staff will do its best to put each player in a position to succeed.

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"Those young guys may get to a point where they're pushing it and trying to make a play that they're not supposed to, and all kinds of crazy things happen," Carroll said on Wednesday. "We're going to try to get them to trust the preparation and go out there and try really hard and put their best foot forward."

With that in mind check out our picks for six players with the most to gain versus the Raiders, provided they play within the system.

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