2012 NFL Draft - @BIrvin_WVU11
With their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft the Seattle Seahawks chose Bruce Irvin from West Virginia.
Irvin was chosen 15th overall.
After the Seahawks traded back with the Eagles to acquire two more picks. The Seattle Seahawks now have their man.
Only problem is, hardly anyone knew him.
Here’s a bit about him. (With a little help from Wiki)
Bruce Irvin (born November 1, 1987) was considered one of the best outside linebacker / defensive end prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft.
Seahawks Bruce Irvin Analysis
Irvin attended Stockbridge High School until transferring to in Stephenson High School before his junior year. He dropped out of school during the middle of his junior year.
Irvin attended Butler Community College before transferring to Mt. San Antonio College. While at Mt. San Antonio Irvin had 72 tackles, 16 sacks, three forced fumbles and a touchdown on a fumble recovery.
He was named a JC Athletic Bureau first team All-American and was the all-California Region III player of the year.
Irvin transferred to West Virginia University in 2010. He finished the season second in the nation in sacks with 14. He was a second team all-Big East selection and an honorable mention All-American by SI.com.
Below is the Bruce Irvin Seahawks selection + reaction on twitter.
First came the pick…
@seahawks pick Bruce IrvinDE W Virginia
— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) April 27, 2012
Then the reaction…
West Virginia LB Bruce Irvin is your newest #Seahawks LEO OLB folks! I’m kind of shocked.
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
Then the video… (The Pick is at the 1:15 mark)
Listen carefully for the guy yelling “What The F&$#!”
Then the Coach and GM speak…
So fired up to have Bruce Irvin on the Seahawks! Speed, motor, height… Perfect for our system! #12thMan will love him coming off the edge!
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) April 27, 2012
GM John Schneider on #Seahawks draft pick Bruce Irvin: This isa young man who has a lot to overcome in his life. yfrog.com/hwsgeizj
— Liz Mathews 710 ESPN (@Liz_Mathews) April 27, 2012
The Mainstream media weigh in…
Bruce Irvin highest WVU player drafted since Pac Man Jones 6th overall in 2005. Here’s hoping for him and Seahawks the comparison ends there
— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 27, 2012
The Local bloggers and hardcore fans weigh in fast.
#NFL Draft 2012: Seahawks Select Bruce Irvin – Quick Reactions sbn.to/Iv7dzG
— Danny Kelly (@FieldGulls) April 27, 2012
Bruce Irvin 2012 3cone of 6.7 was the fastest for DL & LB, would have been the 3rd fastest WR, 2nd fastest RB, 3rd fastest S, 5th fastest CB
— Davis Hsu (@DavisHsuSeattle) April 27, 2012
Pete confirms Irvin is a LEO. He is more than a pass rusher. “Will do far more than you’ve heard about.”
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) April 27, 2012
WE get some video up on Irwin so we can find out who he is…
WE have 2 dudes that go #BEASTMODE now on the #Seahawks – Check out the VIDEO of Bruce Irwin – nwsb.co/0ktso
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
#Seahawks fans Bruce Irwin video is up! nwsb.co/0ktso
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
The quotes and interviews and back story start rolling in…
Bruce Irvin: “this pick just shocked me man. I can’t believe it. I’m astonished right now”
— Sports Radio KJR (@SportsRadioKJR) April 27, 2012
Bruce Irvin interview on Seattle Seahawks site seahawks.com/news/draft/201… #WVU #MountaineerNation #NFLDraft
— Gold And Blue Zone (@GoldAndBlueZone) April 27, 2012
Bruce Irvin quotes – “I got 23 sacks in 2 years and I’ve never been coached. Just imagine if I get a little bit of coaching!” #Seahawks
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
Seahawks zig while others zag. Cool. But Bruce Irvin will need to do one important thing to warrant his #15 selection: is.gd/BeGPCs
— Mike Salk (@BrockandSalk) April 27, 2012
“Me and Pete go way back. We got way more than a coach-player relationship. He and I are friends.” – Seahawks pick, Bruce Irvin
— Scott Enyeart (@ScottEnyeart) April 27, 2012
Asked to describe his game, Bruce Irvin said, “I love eating quarterbacks.” #seahawks
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) April 27, 2012
Lots of details and factoids are out there now. YOU like the pick more now don’t you?
“I’m going to do great stuff for this organization. The sky’s the limit for me” Bruce Irvin on @sportsradiokjr
— Sports Radio KJR (@SportsRadioKJR) April 27, 2012
Seahawks nation I know some of y’all are questioning the decision but you all will see soon. #WVU #seahawknation I got y’all!
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 27, 2012
RT @eric_d_williams Pete Carroll said he’ll use Bruce Irvin similar as he did Clay Matthews at USC. Said he recruited Irvin while at USC.
— Scott Enyeart (@ScottEnyeart) April 27, 2012
#Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, John Schneider talk about team’s selection of Bruce Irvin: bit.ly/IlCRkT
— Danny O’Neil (@dannyoneil) April 27, 2012
https://twitter.com/#!/Clayton_ESPN/statuses/195709898753982465
.@birvin_wvu11 Welcome to the #Seahawks Bruce! The #12thman expects HUGE things from you! Congrats on being chosen by #Seattle.
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
My biggest ? is if they wanted a guy with a 2nd round grade couldn’t they have dropped down even more? #Seahawks
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
Dave Hickman of Charleston Gazette covered Bruce Irvin in college. “I’m just as surprised as you guys are. Bruce has come a long way.”
— Mike Gastineau (@gasman206) April 27, 2012
Pete Carroll said Irivin is a third-down rusher, but they also will use him and Clem on earlier downs.
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) April 27, 2012
Pete Carroll on Bruce Irvin. “He has extraordinary speed”
— Sports Radio KJR (@SportsRadioKJR) April 27, 2012
#Seahawks Carroll on new DE Irvin: “Ever since I’ve been in coaching, I’ve been looking for a guy like this.”
— Art Thiel (@Art_Thiel) April 27, 2012
Remember what Mayock said yesterday about Carroll regarding Coples. Embraces character issue guys. Apparently.
— Dave Softy Mahler (@Softykjr) April 27, 2012
#Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he’ll use Bruce Irvin similar as he did Clay Matthews at USC. Said he recruited Irvin while at USC.
— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) April 27, 2012
Carroll said Irvin has run a sub-4.4 40-yard dash. Carroll repeatedly used the words “rare” and “unique” when describing his speed.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) April 27, 2012
Schneider on Irvin’s arrest in March for property damage: “We looked into it. We’re comfortable with it.”
— Art Thiel (@Art_Thiel) April 27, 2012
The comparisons are now out there, we know all about this guy now don’t we?
“This is the type of guy that puts fear in offensive tackles” @petecarroll on @birvin_wvu11
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 27, 2012
Schneider compares Irvin’s getoff to Von Miller, Freeney, Kearse
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) April 27, 2012
Worth noting that Pete Carroll recruited Irvin when he was at Mt. San Antonio, so he knows his background well and is comfortable w/ him.
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) April 27, 2012
Per a league source, at least 7 teams had Irvin rated as one of the top 15 players available in the draft. #Seahawks
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
Michael Irvin quote on NFL Network tonight – “Bruce Irvin My family is coming after you and that $$$! #Seahawks @birvin_wvu11
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
The voices of some of our respected draft “experts” weigh in…
.@robrang “Interesting pick, thought it was reach I did have him going in the 1st rd, pure pass rusher, best burst off snap of any in draft”
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
.@robrang “With Irvin what he does he does incredibly well, and that’s RUSH the QB. Immediate Pass Rush ability. Great fit!” #Seahawks
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
.@robrang “He has quicker feet – as good a lateral agility, and longer arms than Ingram.” #Seahawks
— Northwest SportsBeat (@NWSportsBeat) April 27, 2012
With Irvin, clearly they’re not thinking “Replacement LEO.” They’re thinking, “Speed is really, really hard to block.”
— SC_DougFarrar (@SC_DougFarrar) April 27, 2012
We know all about him now, and yet there’s more…
Asked why he changed name from B.J. to Bruce Irvin, #Seahawks top draftee: “Because B.J. was the one getting in trouble”
— Art Thiel (@Art_Thiel) April 27, 2012
Bruce Irvin might be the best story to come along in years. Here is my Yahoo story on him from earlier in the month:tinyurl.com/6uajugb
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) April 27, 2012
Holy cow. Read this story on Irvin, passed along by by friend @sethkolloen. I’m now in love with this pick: msn.foxsports.com/collegefootbal…
— Jeff Nusser (@NussCoug) April 27, 2012
We now know a ton about Bruce Irvin. And we’re pretty darn happy with the pick.
More analysis – predictions and schedule thoughts to come soon on the Seahawks blog.
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