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PHOTOS: Brian Blades Through the Years

On April 24, 1988, the Seahawks selected wide receiver Brian Blades in the second round of the NFL Draft. Blades finished his career ranked second to Steve Largent on the Seahawks' all-time list in receptions (581) and receiving yards (7,620). Take a look back at photos of Blades throughout his career.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Carl Lee (39) blocks Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades (89) during the NFL Pro Bowl, a 27-21 NFC victory on February 4, 1990, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Carl Lee (39) blocks Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades (89) during the NFL Pro Bowl, a 27-21 NFC victory on February 4, 1990, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades (89) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos in Denver, CO, Sep. 15, 1991. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 16-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades (89) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos in Denver, CO, Sep. 15, 1991. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 16-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades (89) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during a preseason game in San Francisco, CA, Aug. 26, 1995. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 17-7. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades (89) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during a preseason game in San Francisco, CA, Aug. 26, 1995. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 17-7. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Brian Blades #89 of the Seattle Seahawks is defended by defensive back Ron Fellows #21 of the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 18, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 43-37. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Brian Blades #89 of the Seattle Seahawks is defended by defensive back Ron Fellows #21 of the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 18, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 43-37. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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