Ranking every NFL team’s offensive supporting cast post-draft
23. Seattle Seahawks
RB: Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer (22/25)
Although they fell victim to a cluster of injuries down the stretch, the Seahawks have one of the best backfields in the league. Carson was a true workhorse back last season, rushing for over 1,200 yards and averaging 4.4 yards per carry. Penny filled in nicely as a change of pace back, stringing together two 75-yard rushing games towards the end of the season. Dallas and Homer are more than sufficient depth for this unit and could end up contributing should Carson or Penny suffer a setback.
WR: Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf, Phillip Dorsett, David Moore (22/25)
The Seahawks field one of the better wide receiver tandems in the league, as Tyler Lockett put up his first 1,000-yard season and D.K. Metcalf logged 900 receiving yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie. They both compliment each other extremely well, as Lockett’s speed and route-running ability plays off of Metcalf’s vertical quickness and large frame. The only thing that knocks Seattle down in this category is their failure to bring in a competent third wideout, as Dorsett and Moore are nothing more than depth.
TE: Greg Olsen, Will Dissly, Jacob Hollister, Colby Parkinson (17/25)
This tight end group may have a lot of bodies, but none of them truly stand out. Greg Olsen has been a fantastic tight end over the course of his career, but he’s entering his 14th NFL season and coming off of an injury-plagued season.
Dissly and Hollister have had their moments, but neither of them has shown much to believe they can take over the starting role. The Seahawks even drafted Parkison in the fourth round to add to an already crowded tight end room. The group is solid, but nothing special.
Offensive Line: Duane Brown, Ethan Pocic, B.J. Finney, Damien Lewis, Cedric Ogbuehi (17/25)
Despite several additions to the offensive line this offseason, I don’t foresee much improvement for this unit. After giving up the tenth-most sacks in the league and fourth-most QB hits, Seattle failed to spend much capital on the position.
They signed several free agents to short-term, low-value deals and selected a guard at the end of the third round. After cutting two of their linemen following the draft, I’ve lost confidence that this unit can finally give Russell Wilson adequate protection.
Total Score: 78/100
Summary: The Seattle Seahawks have a great core of running backs and wide receivers, but they lack sufficient depth at the third and fourth wide receiver spots. While this is likely by design, as Seattle typically employs 12 personnel most often, their tight ends are uninspiring, to say the least. With an offensive line that struggles in pass protection, Wilson will once again need to make some magic in the pocket to get the ball to his weapons in the passing game.