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Former Texas quarterback Tyrone Swoopes has signed an NFL free agent contract with Seattle Seahawks.

Former Texas QB Tyrone Swoopes (@tswoopes18) has signed a UDFA contract with the Seattle Seahawks as a TE. #Texas #HookEm — Sean Adams (@thatsean) April 29, 2017

Swoopes will be making the transition to tight end at the next level. A source close to Swoopes told Horns247 prior to the draft that the Seahawks were one of approximately 13 teams expressing interest in bringing Swoopes into their organization.

Swoopes flourished as a junior in the 18 Wheeler sub package, scoring a team-high 12 touchdowns while averaging 6.1 yards per carry as a goal line and short-yardage specialist. While he has a nose for the end zone, it’s the fluidity and hands he showed during his pro day workout that turned heads and showed scouts he might have a future at the next level at tight end.

A source close to Swoopes told Horns247 on Saturday evening that the Seahawks are intrigued about using Swoopes as a quarterback in goal-line packages. Swoopes could get serious consideration in that type of role while developing and learning from Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham.

The 6-foot-4, 247-pound Swoopes ended his 40-game Longhorn career ranked 13th in program history in total passing yards with 3,038. Swoopes also scored 24 rushing touchdowns, the third-most ever by a Texas quarterback, and rushed for 967 yards in his career (sixth among Longhorn quarterbacks).

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