Per SeattlePI.com:"Aaron Curry is a marked man, and the Butkus Award-winning linebacker from Wake Forest was more than happy to give a tour of his tattoos at the NFL scouting combine last month.
There's the barcode on his left shoulder for his favorite candy -- Jujubes. There are the names of his brothers -- Christopher and Brandon -- on each wrist. There's the one on his right shoulder that says "Property of Chris Curry," with an open spot that was reserved for a picture of his mother.
"She told me she'd beat me if I did," Curry said.
When the laughter subsided, he added, "I have tattoos all over that represent myself and my family because they mean the world to me."
But Curry also is marked in a less literal sense.
He is not only projected to be a top-five pick in the April draft, Curry is rated by most to be the safest selection this year.
"I believe a 'safe pick' means I can come in instantly and make an impact on anybody's defense," he said. "And my versatility as a linebacker to be able to play in a 3-4 -- inside or outside, or a 4-3 -- inside or outside.
"You just can't go wrong."
Even if that defense belongs to the Seahawks, who hold the No. 4 pick but already have invested so much in their trio of starting linebackers?
"That's a good question," coach Jim Mora said, smiling. "We're pretty set there. But he's a pretty special player. We'll see what happens."
What many are expecting to happen is that Curry will not get past the Kansas City Chiefs, who have the No. 3 selection. Some even believe it would be prudent for the Detroit Lions to draft Curry with the first pick.
But the Seahawks need to be ready for that just-in-case scenario and will be, as club president Tim Ruskell has said. They have scheduled a private workout with Curry this month."
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