Who is Riq Woolen? Seahawks DB suffers worst 7 seconds you’ve ever seen with dropped INT, penalty and Puka Nacua TD

Billy Heyen

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Who is Riq Woolen? Seahawks DB suffers worst 7 seconds you’ve ever seen with dropped INT, penalty and Puka Nacua TD image

It's the kind of mistake that can cost a team its season.

Seattle Seahawks' defensive back Riq Woolen got a third-down stop in the third quarter with the Seahawks up 31-20. But then he talked trash to the Los Angeles Rams sideline, and a penalty flag was thrown for taunting.

On the very next play, Puka Nacua beat Woolen himself deep for a touchdown from Matthew Stafford.

Adding insult to injury, Woolen had also dropped an interception possibility on the play on which he was eventually called for taunting.

"That should have easily been an interception," Fox's Tom Brady said after the play.

On the game clock, the dropped interception and ensuing penalty happened just seven seconds before Nacua was in the end zone.

After the drive, the Seahawks were bickering on the sideline. Clearly, the vibes changed with the game now 31-27 Seattle.

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Who is Riq Woolen?

Riq Woolen, whose full name is Tariq, is one of the league's tallest cornerbacks at 6-foot-4.

He's originally from Fort Worth, Texas.

The 26-year old played his college football at Texas-San Antonio (UTSA).

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When was Riq Woolen drafted?

Riq Woolen was the 153rd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. That's the fifth round.

The Seahawks liked his length, and it worked early.

As a rookie, Woolen was a Pro Bowler and tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions.

He hasn't been as good since, and now his career has its potentially lowest moment.

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