After the NFL draft last month, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was quick to mention the signing of undrafted free agent Jordan Roos as “one of the bright spots” in free agency.

Carroll brought up his name again Sunday when asked which of the undrafted players stood out this week at rookie minicamp.

“Yeah, I really liked Jordan Roos,” Carroll said. “I thought he looked really good. That was a really important signing for us, we had targeted him through the draft, and we weren’t able to get him, but he looks like he fits right in.”

The 6-foot-3, 302-pounder was a three-year starter at Purdue. During the school’s pro day, Roos impressed scouts after recording an astounding 41 bench press reps.

Roos, who was one of eight players added to the Seahawks’ 90-man roster ahead of rookie camp, made a solid impression and will have a chance to earn a spot at left guard.

“I was really, really happy about that, because we’re trying to keep that whole position as competitive as possible,” Carroll said. “He looks like he’ll be able to battle, I’m talking with the guys who are going to do the playing, so I think he made a great first impression.

“We’ve got to get the pads on for those guys, which is a long ways away, but his first impressions were excellent in this thing.”

Roos will likely compete against veteran Luke Joeckel, who Carroll said is “perfectly suited for left tackle.” Joeckel agreed to a one-year deal with the Seahawks this offseason.