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Seahawks sign receiver Justin Veltung

Seattle Seahawks Rookie Camp

RENTON, WA - MAY 11: Wide receiver Justin Veltung #16 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch during Rookie Camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on May 11, 2013 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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The Seattle Seahawks have signed another player who tried out with the team during their rookie mini-camp two weeks ago.

The team announced they have signed wide receiver Justin Veltung on Thursday. Veltung played at the University of Idaho and battled injuries his final two years. Veltung appeared in 43 games with 62 catches for 901 yards and eight touchdowns for Idaho.

The Seahawks were apparently intrigued by Veltung’s athleticism. As seen in the video below, Veltung can complete a 56-inch standing box jump. Veltung fills the roster spot of quarterback Josh Portis, who was released earlier this week after he was arrested and charged with suspicion of DUI.