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Tyler Lockett will be joined by members of the Emerald Ridge High School girls flag football team on Friday as they announce the Seahawks No. 81 overall pick in the third round.
Lockett will help to put a spotlight on girls flag football as they announce the Seahawks third round pick. From May 1-10, the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association will vote whether to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport.
In a press conference during voluntary offseason workouts, Lockett said the opportunity for girls flag football to be sanctioned is “dope.”
“I think it’s just a really cool opportunity,” Lockett said. “But I also do think that it should be a sport because even as you look at the Pro Bowl and what’s happening with flag football becoming a thing. I think that it is going to continue to be something that’s going to be really big down the line and I think it’s a way that women can be a part of and play football.”
If girls flag football becomes sanctioned in Washington, it will be the 12th state. Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Nevada, Alaska, New York, Arizona, Illinois, California, Tennessee and most recently Colorado have all sanctioned girls flag football.
Take a look at the some of the best photos from Day 1 of the NFL Draft from Detroit, MI on April 25, 2024.
Seattle Seahawks fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Draft signage seen during the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Draft signage seen prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
The color guard performs prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Detroit Lions fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
A general view of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
NFL fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
A view of the NFL Draft stage during preparations ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
NFL fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
A general view of decor backstage during the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
A Detroit Lions fan cheers prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Jacksonville Jaguars fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Green Bay Packers fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Washington Commanders fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Denver Broncos fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Buffalo Bills fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Detroit Lions fans pose for a photo prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
NFL fans cheer prior to the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
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