Seattle Seahawks: Roster as it stands heading into the Draft
Chris Phillips
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Safety (5)
Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, Marquise Blair, Ugo Amadi, Nigel Warrior, Ryan Neal
Analysis: This position group offers two top-tier level playmakers. However, the depth behind them isn’t terrible. Blair, Neal, and Amadi are solid backups. With Diggs approaching 30 years old, Seattle could look to draft his replacement. However, this isn’t the time to do it.
Offensive Linemen (10)
Dakoda Shepley, Kyle Fuller, Stone Forsythe, Jake Curhan, Greg Eiland, Gabe Jackson, Damien Lewis, Austin Blythe, Phil Haynes, Pier-Olivier Lestage
Analysis: This position group has seen some actual resources invested. There is still more work that needs to be done. The Seattle Seahawks will use pick number nine on their left tackle of the future. A right tackle and/or center later in the draft could hurt either.
Wide Receiver (9)
Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf, D’Wayne Eskridge, Freddie Swain, Penny Hart, Cody Thompson, Matt Cole, Aaron Fuller, Cade Johnson
Analysis: Arguably the most top-heavy position group on the roster, although running back does have a claim. The difference is after Lockett and Metcalf, there is a big falloff.
Swain flashes some ability that makes you believe he can play at the NFL level. Eskridge still needs more NFL polish. However, he can be a scary gadget player in the interim.
Tight End (4)
Will Dissly, Noah Fant, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Mabry
Analysis: Maybe the Seattle Seahawks’ most interesting position group. Fant is clearly the most athletic and best receiver of the bunch. Dissly is a good blocker with adequate receiving chops. Parkinson has shown some flashes of potential. Expect Fant to be the Seattle Seahawks’ third-leading receiver this season.
Noah Fant, my fantasy breakout TE this year, with a TD to open up the scoring in Denver. pic.twitter.com/ctSpzH4OyG
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2020