I loved this pick from the second it came through truly excited to have this man with us!

I really like this pick too. I like the description of a "runaway beer truck". That is hilarious. I think he will be best used in special teams and short yardage situations. I still really like Weaver and what he can offer too. For the first time in a long time I am looking forward to watching the pre-season games. It will be fun to watch these young guys duke it out. We should have some good position battles going on at wr, rb, fb, de, dt, cb, lg, and rg.

Well, it isn't spelled quite the same but I think I'll have to make my game day beer a Schmidt Sport Pack!

Oooooo Schmitt there goes the runaway beer truck. sounds like atee shirt waiting to be made.

remember when we used to be excited about husky players in the same way? What happened to those days? Ugh, Outside of the Hawks, seattle sports are dismal.

I can not wait until we start playing the games!

All you got to do is watch him run over people on the u tube clip. I cant wait to see this kid play!!!!!

Run away beer truck....sounds like my kind of player, lol ! I just hope he doesn't get infected with this Hawks diseases, falling down behind the Line of scrimmage? I like the attitude, you may tackle me, but hurt you doing it, hope he can do it in the pros, kind of like Dr, Dan, here I come!

I loved this pick the second I heard it, too! I don't recall if it was senior bowl practices or some other post season deal but it had all of the top seniors there and anyone who got in his way instantly respected him.

Our backfield can definitely use that!

As a WVU fan (and alum) living here in Seattle, I'll be the first in line to get the Schmitt hawks jersey! Break some facemasks Owen!

I didn't know a thing about Schmitt when he was drafted but with everything I've read I think he will become a huge fan favorite. Special team stud! Great pick by the Hawks.

Speaking of RBs, Is Shaun Alexander getting any interest in his services from other teams?

Here is a cool ESPN comic that they did about Schmitt.

http://bitscreens.com/wvu/ESPNSchmittComic.pdf

I love this pick! I have visions of Tom Rathman is Seahawks uniform. We can use some toughness on offense!

Anyone who thinks you drafted a guy that will only contribute on special teams simply needs to watch some Youtube! Trust me, Owen will not be a special teams player for very long. Think Lorenzo Neal but bigger, naster, can catch a ball out of the backfield and run away from linebackers.

All you Hawks fans will soon understand that he's a special, special player!

We will miss him in Morgantown!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0TUKrH197eE&feature=related

You have to see Owen play to believe the stories you may have heard about him. They don't come any more humble,any more dedicated and any more give you all he has got and more. This young man will make you remember the old time fullback back 20 or 30 years ago but with more abilities to play in today's game. Tough as nails on the field with a heart as big as Seattle off the field. A quality young man that will play his heart out doing whatever it is you ask him to do. Congratulations Seattle on getting Owen Schmitt as an addition to your team.

The better suggestion for you 2008 Hawks T-shirts would read:

SCHMITT HAPPENS!

Just watch him run 50+ yards in the 2008 fiesta bowl right past the Oklahoma secondary! He's tough and loyal and I can't wait to wear my Schmitt WVU jersey to a Hawks game!!!

The Seahawks are going to be a championship team. Because they got a Champion, in Owen Schmitt. Truely a great fullback, that plays with emotion and heart. Which is hard to find now days. Just give the rock to the big guy!

Just would like to Thank You for getting a great catch. We just love Owen here in the Moutain State. We are going to miss him a lot. He is a great asset to any team. We wish you all the LUCK Owen and good LUCK with your new team. We know he will do you proud!!!!

start OWEN

highlights start at the 3:28 mark.

looks like a tough son-of-a-beertruck.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rRc8XDHxP9c&feature=related

owen schmitt is gay and is absolutly horrible!!! He sucks so bad!!!!

Ive been a life-time Mountaineer fanatic and a DIEHARD Seahawks fan since 3rd grade. The addition of "The Run Away Beer Truck" is a great addition for the team. Great locker room material. I'm flying out to Seattle for Nov 2nd to watch him play against Philly. Im killing two birds w/ one stone in watching my Seahawks for the 1st time in Seattle as Shcmitt will bust a couple face-masks.

What "Sucks soo bad" is people like you that don't have any life whatsoever and stay on message boards to post idiotic statements.

What a loser.

Anywho... You've got a very nice player in Owen. The mans got some serious heart and will not let you down.

The Hawks just got another fan with the addition of Owen Schmitt. Dedicated, plays the game with heart and because he loves the sport. He was given his chance as a walk-on at WVU...and he proved himself. The Hawks just added some "zing" to thier arsenal. How about getting the Schmitt jersey's on the market....I want one!