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Germain Ifedi, C.J. Prosise among Seahawks rookies expected to contribute immediately

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The Seattle Seahawks report to training camp Friday, with the first practice slated for Saturday morning.

Below is a look at where each of the team's 10 draft picks stands going into the weekend.

Germain Ifedi: The first-round pick took reps at right guard with the first team throughout the spring, and, in all likelihood, that's where Ifedi is going to stay. But if J'Marcus Webb struggles at right tackle, there's at least a chance Ifedi could get a look there. Seahawks coaches have said Ifedi projects to tackle down the road.

Jarran Reed: This might have been the pick general manager John Schneider and his staff were most excited about. They had a first-round grade on Reed and were able to snag the Alabama defender in the second round. The Seahawks believe Reed is pro-ready, and he's in line to be the starting nose tackle.

C.J. Prosise: Schneider said Thursday that Thomas Rawls will start camp on the sideline. That means the coaches will get a long look at Prosise and the other rookie running backs. At the very least, Prosise is expected to replace Fred Jackson as the Seahawks' third-down back. He spent part of the spring practicing with the receivers, and the coaches seem committed to carving out a role for Prosise.

Nick Vannett: Coach Pete Carroll singled the tight end out as a player who surprised and exceeded expectations in the spring. The Seahawks drafted Vannett because they liked the way he blocked at Ohio State. But he might be more reliable as a receiver than they originally thought. If Jimmy Graham (ruptured patellar tendon) isn't ready for the start of the season, Vannett could be competing with Luke Willson for the starting tight end job.

Rees Odhiambo: He played left guard with the second team during the spring. Mark Glowinski and Ifedi are heavy favorites to start at the two guard spots. Odhiambo is likely slated for a backup role, barring injuries to one of the guys ahead of him.

Quinton Jefferson: With Michael Bennett absent during most of the spring, Jefferson got quality reps. The Seahawks very much see him in the mold of Bennett, a player who can line up at defensive end in base looks and move inside as a pass-rusher on third downs. Jefferson will look to contribute as a rotational defensive lineman as a rookie.

Alex Collins: The fifth-round running back is one of the more fascinating players on this list to watch during camp. Collins showed he could be a bell cow at Arkansas, carrying the ball 665 times in three seasons. If Rawls suffers a setback, he could be in line to play a big role right away.

Joey Hunt: With Justin Britt getting reps as the starting center and Patrick Lewis in line to back him up, Hunt might have a tough time making the 53-man roster. But the Seahawks will give him an opportunity to compete and push the veterans.

Kenny Lawler: The receiver got off to a fast start during rookie minicamp but was slowed by injuries toward the end of spring. Lawler will have to prove he can be a reliable special-teams performer to earn a roster spot.

Zac Brooks: Special teams will be important for the seventh-rounder as well. With his ability as a pass-catcher, Brooks is a versatile option. He'll have to have a strong training camp and preseason to earn a roster spot.