1. Who is your favorite artist?
"Drake, and my favorite album is More Life."
2. What is your favorite food and what restaurant in Seattle makes it the best?
"(My) favorite food would have to be steak and potatoes. Bounty Kitchen, it's in downtown Seattle. They got this steak sandwich, it's supposed to be like a Philly cheese (steak) but it's really just a steak sandwich."
3. What is the best vacation destination you've been too?
"Easy. I went to Bali. Bali was cool, but this past one Greece was pretty cool. I went to Mykonos and Athens."
4. What are your hobbies outside of football?
"I love taking pictures, I love coloring books, and I love writing poetry."
5. What would you do if you didn't play football and what other position would you play if you weren't a linebacker?
"I would probably be a police officer. If I couldn't be a linebacker, I would be a running back."
6. If you could have dinner with any three people, past or present, who would it be?
"Michael Jackson, Drake, and Elon Musk. Michael Jackson is the one celebrity I always just wanted to be. Just to see his creative process, how he thinks. Drake is just my favorite artist ever. Elon Musk because to me in my eyes he's like a modern day genius, so I just want to pick his brain. Wait, could I pick Jesus? I'm going to replace Drake. So it would be Jesus, Mike (Michael Jackson), and Elon Musk."
7. Who motivates you the most?
"I probably don't tell him enough but my dad probably motivates me the most. Just seeing where he's from, all the odds that were against him, he kind of just turned into a different person. He did it his way and was he perfect? No. But he's a man who cared about his family. He made mistakes but every time he got up, he always wanted to better himself. So yeah, definitely my dad."
8. What is your favorite movie and TV show?
"My favorite movie is The Dark Knight. My favorite television show, I could watch Tom and Jerry any time, any place, all day. That is one I haven't lately (watched), but I could watch Tom and Jerry all day."
9. What is your favorite thing to do in Seattle that you couldn't do in Miami or Cleveland?
"I enjoy the parks here. I can take my dogs, I can take pictures, and just enjoy the scenery. In Miami it was cool, but it was so hot all the time. You never really wanted to go outside unless it was by water. Cleveland is cool, but I was from there so I didn't care to go to parks."
10. How did you find your passion for flying and fighter jets?
"It's actually a funny story. I met this girl, Olivia, she's a pilot. I always had that idea that I could be a pilot but it was kind of like I never met anybody that was a pilot so I never actually thought I could do it. Then I met her and she kind of pushed me to do it. So I got books for it, I did all this. I invested in this sports drink, Hydrate Heroes, and one of the things was that we were connecting with the military. They were like 'Would you get in a fighter jet and fly it if it's for the drink?' And I was like 'Absolutely, yeah I'll try it.' So that was my crazy story. That day I got in the fighter jet is the day Miami (Dolphins) cut me. So it was a fun day but it was like damn."
11. Would you ever consider becoming a pilot after playing football?
"Yeah. Even now, I have all my books that I'm studying for. It's just hard because we're in football season so I kind of forget a few things. I'll definitely be a pilot, that's a big goal of mine."
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' win in their season debut vs. the Denver Broncos.


Hours before kickoff, quarterback Geno Smith makes some early throws in front of an empty Lumen Field.

Seahawks Legends Marshawn Lynch and Kam Chancellor share a laugh before the game.

Seahawks Legend and Ring of Honor member Steve Largent acknowledges the 12s during a pregame ceremony honoring the team's legends.

Seahawks Legends Jon Ryan, Marshawn Lynch, Roy Lewis, Ben Obamanu and Kevin Hobbs pose for a photo.

Seahawks tight end Brady Russell carries the 12 flag and leads the team out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett is introduced during pregame.

Seahawks game captains Geno Smith, Jarran Reed, Brady Russell, Noah Fant and Dre'Mont Jones head to midfield for the opening coin toss.

Seahawks outside linebacker Boye Mafe leaps to take away a pass as Broncos quarterback Bo Nix looks for another option.

Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins celebrates after a stop.

The Seahawks Dancers wore their throwback uniforms for the game.

Seahawks Devon Witherspoon and Boye Mafe combine for a stop.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith scrambles and scores on a long run in the second quarter.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith celebrates with teammates after his second quarter touchdown.

Lumen Field shows off a throwbacks theme for the opening game of the regular season.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen breaks up a pass over the middle.

The halftime show featured the throwback theme with music from the 90's.

Seahawks defensive back K'Von Wallace strips the ball from a Broncos runner causing a fumble.

Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker recoveres a fumble caused by teammate K'Von Wallace.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald yells on the sidelines after his defense caused a turnover in the third quarter.

Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker celebrates after recovering a fumble caused by K'Von Wallace.

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet breaks into the light of the end zone as he scores a touchdown in the third quarter.

Seahawks Byron Murphy II and Devon Witherspoon combine to make a tackle in the second half.

Seahawks mascot Blitz introduced a new mascot, "Bam" who will represent the team in Germany.

Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams pressures Broncos quarterback Bo Nix in the third quarter.

This young 12 sported her throwbacks jersey and cheered on the Seahawks from the north end zone.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter to thrwart a Broncos drive.

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett keeps his balance and finds yards after catch to ice the victory with a clutch first down catch in the final minutes.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald receives a congratulatory hug as the clock winds down on his first victory as an NFL head coach.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald shakes hands with Broncos head coach Sean Payton after the game.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald hugs quarterback Geno Smith in the locker room after the game.

Head coach Mike Macdonald is all smiles with his team in the locker room after their Week 1 win at home.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith presents a game ball to head coach Mike Macdonald after Macdonald's first win as an NFL head coach.