The Seattle Seahawks selected former Maryland defensive end Quinton Jefferson in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.
He’s the Terps’ third player drafted, the most selections the program has had since 2009. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked defensive back Sean Davis in the second round, while the Jacksonville Jaguars selected defensive back Yannick Ngakoue a round later.
Blessed to be a @Seahawks can’t wait to meet the #12s
— Quinton Jefferson (@Q_JEFF) April 30, 2016
In 12 starts this past season as a redshirt junior, Jefferson ranked second on the team in sacks (6.5) and led all linemen with 39 tackles. His performance earned him Honorable Mention All-Big Ten.
