During the Organized Team Activities on Tuesday, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin spent some time in a surprising spot on the practice field.

Baldwin, heading into his seventh season with the Seahawks, worked out with the team’s defensive ends and engaged in laughs in between drills with rookie Malik McDowell. Some might view Baldwin’s placement on the field as unusual, but the wideout showcased just how much he’s evolved over the years into his role as a veteran leader.

“As you get older, you realize some of the dumb things you did in the past – you recognize those things – and then you want to pass those things on to the younger guys,” Baldwin said. “So whether it’s in life or in football, I want to provide those lessons, if you will. ‘Not to touch the stove’ right? When we were all kids . . . I want to pass that on to these young guys. They’ve given me the opportunity to do that. They look to me in those moments. And I take that with pride.

“I want to serve these guys to be the best servant leader that I can so that ultimately we can be successful on the football field and win games.”

At the podium, Baldwin also gave credit to Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider on drafting rookies who can continue to provide fresh competition to the veterans.

“I’m really excited about this draft class because none of them have shown any complacency, any mindset of ‘Oh, I was drafted I’ve arrived.’ None of the have shown that,” Baldwin said. “All of our guys, including the defensive backs, have done a great job of working hard and honestly just shutting up and listening to the vets to make sure that they have all the tools in their belt to go out and perform at a high level for us.”

The bonding will continue for the veterans and rookies as the team’s OTA’s wrap up on Friday and mandatory minicamp begins next week.