Former Alabama tight end has officially signed his first NFL deal, the Seattle Seahawks announced Monday night.
The team revealed that eight of its 11 picks from the 2025 NFL Draft have inked contracts. Notably, former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was not among those signed.
Milroe was selected by Seattle in the third round on April 25. A day later—82 picks down the line—the Seahawks chose Ouzts in the fifth round.
Seattle plans to transition Ouzts from tight end to fullback. He was drafted 175th overall and signed a four-year contract worth $4.52 million.
In addition, three players with Alabama ties earned NFL contracts following rookie minicamp tryouts over the weekend:
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Auburn tight end Luke Deal signed with the Detroit Lions.
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Wide receiver Kisean Johnson, a Western Kentucky product who previously played at Ramsay High School and Alabama State, signed with the Cleveland Browns.
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Washington State linebacker Wesley Steiner, who played four seasons at Auburn, joined the Las Vegas Raiders.
