Seattle, WA
Seattle Seahawks Select TE AJ Barner In 4th Round Of NFL Draft
In an effort to surround quarterback Geno Smith with more weapons, the Seattle Seahawks drafted Michigan tight end AJ Barner in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday with pick No. 121 overall. After transferring to Michigan from Indiana, Barner was an important piece to the Wolverines’ National Championship-winning offense, though he primarily served as the team’s secondary tight end option behind Colson Loveland. Still, Barner was an effective blocker and gave JJ McCarthy another big-bodied option down the field, and he’lll look to build on those qualities in the pros with the Seahawks.
2024 NFL Combine or U-M Pro Day Stats
6-6, 251 pounds
40-Yard Dash: 4.84 seconds
Vertical Jump: 34.5”
Broad Jump: 9’9”
3-Cone Drill: 7.02 seconds
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.41 seconds
Bench Press: 22 reps
NFL.com Analyst Lance Zierlein’s breakdown on Barner:
“In-line tight end who continues improving as a run blocker but is unlikely to offer much as a pass catcher. He was a captain at Indiana before transferring to Michigan, and scouts say he attacks practices and weight training with a single-minded obsession to get better and compete. He’s technically sound in the early stages of the run block but needs to improve with his positioning to create better lanes for the runner. He can handle some pass protection but needs to keep improving. Barner’s role might be a little limited as a blocking Y tight end with below-average pass-catching traits, but he should earn playing time in the future.”
2023 Stats and Accolades
22 receptions for 249 yards and one touchdown
John Mackey Award sem- finalist
All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (coaches, media)
Wolverine Digest Breakdown
Though he only spent one year at Michigan, Barner should be remembered favorably for his contributions to U-M’s championship squad, contributing nine starts along the way. Barner’s blocking should translate well to the NFL, and he’s still improving as a pass catcher, so the Seahawks may have found quality value this late in the draft.
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Do you think the Seahawks found a future starter in Barner in the fourth round? How do you see his pro career shaping up? Let us know and follow @EricJRutter on Twitter for more Wolverine Digest updates.

Seattle, WA
Seattle Weather: A wet and breezy start to the work week

We saw a little bit of everything on this spring Monday. Highs only in the low 60s with scattered showers, breezy winds and sunbreaks.

We saw a little bit of everything on this spring Monday. Highs only in the low 60s with scattered showers, breezy winds and sunbreaks. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Showers this evening have come to an end with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Rain returns late tonight into early Monday.

Showers this evening have come to an end with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Showers return late tonight into early Monday.
It will be a wet start to Monday morning as our next frontal system moves onshore. We will also see snow fall along our higher mountain peaks.

It will be a wet start to Monday morning as our next frontal system moves onshore. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Winds will also be gusty on Monday as the front passes through and will stay gusty into the afternoon.

Winds will also be gusty Monday as the front passes through and will stay gusty into the afternoon. (FOX Weather)
Temperatures on Monday will be slightly cooler with highs only in the low 60s again.

Temperatures Monday will be slightly cooler with highs only in the low 60s again.
Showers will linger into Tuesday with even a possible rumble of thunder. Spotty showers can’t be ruled out Wednesday, but skies will dry out through Thursday. A few showers are possible again Friday into the weekend, but overall conditions are looking drier and warmer than we have been seeing lately.

Showers will linger into Tuesday with even a possible rumble of thunder.
Seattle, WA
Cal Raleigh Just Joined Some of the Best Players in Seattle Mariners History with Latest Homer

The Seattle Mariners moved to 25-19 on the season with a big 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night at Petco Park.
Tied 1-1 in the top of the seventh inning, Mariners’ catcher Cal Raleigh continued the great start to his year, hitting his 15th home run. The solo blast gave the M’s a 2-1 lead before they added on in the ninth courtesy of a two-run single by Dylan Moore.
For Raleigh, the home run put him on an exclusive list with some of the best players in franchise history.
Per @MarinersPR on social media:
List of @Mariners to reach 15+ home runs in 44-or-fewer games:
Cal Raleigh (2025)
Nelson Cruz (2015)
Edgar Martinez (2000)
Alex Rodriguez 2x (1998, 2000)
Ken Griffey Jr. 4x (1994, ’97-’99)
Jay Buhner (1996)
The 28-year-old has taken another step forward offensively this year, raising his batting average to .253 and his on-base percentage to .379. Those are significantly higher than his career norms of .221/.304. He also has 31 RBIs this year to go along with five steals.
Add that to his work behind the plate, where he won the Gold Glove last year, and Raleigh is one of the most valuable players in baseball. ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney recently told our own Refuse to Lose podcast that Raleigh is an early season MVP candidate.
From May 8:
But all kidding aside, you know, early in the week on the podcast that I do, I had Paul Hembekides, a great researcher at ESPN and a huge baseball guy, and we independently, I texted him ahead of time and I said, ’okay, tell me you’re 1, 2 and 3 in the American League.’ And we both landed on Cal Raleigh being number two behind Aaron Judge, based on the fact that, you know, with the power and the way that he leads the pitching staff and the fact that the Mariners have done well. He gets on base. I mean, he checks every box.
The Mariners will take on the Padres again on Sunday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. PT.
NEW PODCAST IS OUT! Brady is back for another episode of “Refuse to Lose,” talking about the Mariners’ recent slide and some of the criticism coming Dan Wilson’s way. Should the Mariners have used Andres Munoz in the eighth inning against the Yankees? Should they have intentionally walked Aaron Judge on Wednesday? And what’s the issue with the bullpen? Brady also raises a question about Logan Gilbert’s impending return and catches up with Tacoma Rainiers standout Samad Taylor for an enlightening conversation. CLICK HERE:
BIG QUESTION FOR GILBERT: Logan Gilbert is working his way back from a Grade 1 flexor strain, but when he comes back, will he be able to use his splitter? CLICK HERE:
CRITICIZING DAN? We spoke to ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney about some of the criticism that manager Dan Wilson has gotten for Seattle in the early going this year. CLICK HERE:
Continue to follow our Inside the Mariners coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following Teren Kowatsch and Brady Farkas on “X” @Teren_Kowatsch and @RefuseToLosePod. You can subscribe to the “Refuse to Lose” podcast by clicking HERE.
Seattle, WA
Seattle Weather: Drippy and Cool End to the Weekend

Seattle – A busy weekend around Puget Sound with Kendrick Lamar and Sza also taking the stage Saturday night at Lumen Field. Rain is forecast at times during the concert with cool temperatures dropping into the 40s.

Chance of rain continues through the night.
A convergence zone will settle in tonight around the King and Snohomish County area. Rain may be heavy at times with some thunder possible. Another weak disturbance will swing through tomorrow with scattered showers.

Another weak disturbance swings through on Sunday with additional scattered showers.
Onshore flow will keep our temperatures cooler than average through the weekend, but a warm-up is expected by next weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day.

Onshore flow continues on Sunday with afternoon temperatures still cooler than normal.
Along with the cooler-than-normal weather in Seattle this week, there’s an almost daily chance of showers as well. We are still looking drier, though in time for Memorial Day weekend next weekend.

Along with the cooler-than-normal weather in Seattle this week, there’s an almost daily chance of showers as well.
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