Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Tedric Thompson was selected as the “steal of the fourth round” in an article written for ESPN Insider by senior writer Mike Sando.

Sando interviewed four NFL personnel evaluators about their favorite steals in each round and Thompson was selected for round four over notable draftees Tarik Cohen (RB – Bears), Donnel Pumphrey (RB – Eagles) and Zach Banner (OL – Colts).

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Sando had this to say in the post:

There was strong support for Thompson from two of the evaluators and a feeling that the safety from Colorado would become a starting-caliber player in the NFL. Thompson’s ball-hawking ability helped him pick off 13 passes in college. This draft was particularly strong for safety depth, which helps explain how Seattle found Thompson in the fourth round.

The Seahawks originally did not have a pick in round four. A draft day trade with San Francisco netted them a second round pick, No. 34 overall, as well as pick No. 111 in round four, which they used on Thompson.

Thompson signed his contract with the Seahawks Thursday, according to a tweet from his agent.

Coaches and teammates will get a better look at Thompson and the entire 2017 NFL draft class starting Friday, May 12 when rookie minicamp begins.