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Seahawks’ draft pick is lord of the Irish dance

May 2, 2016, 12:13 PM | Updated: 12:14 pm

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Alex Collins, the newest addition to the Seahawks backfield, has some quick, happy feet. And when he dances, an alter ego: Mitchell Findley. Mitch Finn, for short.

Collins, drafted by Seattle in the fifth round out of the University of Arkansas, uses Irish dancing to help perfect his footwork.

He’s not too shabby, right? Can’t wait to see his touchdown dance.

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Seahawks’ draft pick is lord of the Irish dance