D.K. Kaufman News: Catches on with Seattle

The Seahawks signed Kaufman to a contract Monday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Kaufman wasn't offered a spot on Seattle's roster after taking part in rookie minicamp as a tryout player, but he'll get his opportunity in training camp after Kenny McIntosh (knee) was placed on injured reserve. Kaufman spent his entire college career as a safety, but he is making the transition to running back at the NFL level and should factor into the kick-return competition after averaging 31.3 yards per return during his final season at NC State, per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site.