The Seattle Seahawks will hold their second OTA practice on Thursday. Organized team activities are completely voluntary, but they represent an excellent opportunity for the rookies to begin bonding with the veterans in a team-like setting. This is especially true for Klint Kubiak’s offense, where several first-year players are attempting to make an instant impression on the new offensive coordinator and play caller.
Purposely omitting Grey Zabel and Jalen Milroe, we’ve identified three of the more underrated offensive rookies worth monitoring.
Elijah Arroyo, TE
All the attention is understandably on Zabel and Milroe, but rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo could arguably have the biggest year-one impact. Arroyo was drafted to be a mismatch weapon in the passing game, using his athleticism to stretch opposing defenses up the seam. He could immediately dethrone Noah Fant as Seattle’s best tight end.
Damien Martinez, RB
It’ll be tough sledding for Damien Martinez to earn carries on offense when Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet are healthy, but the former Miami product should impress even in a non-contact setting. Martinez rushed for 1,002 yards last season. The 6-foot, 217 pound specimen will look even better once the pads come on later this summer.
Ricky White III, WR
Ricky White III plays with the type of intensity that should make an immediate impact on special teams. That’s probably White’s cleanest pathway to a 53-man roster spot as a rookie seventh rounder. He produced a high-volume 79 receptions for 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns at UNLV last season.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks OTAs: 3 under-the-radar rookies to monitor on offense