Seattle Seahawks: Early 55-man roster predictions after the 2020 draft

Tight Ends (5): Will Dissly, Jacob Hollister, Greg Olsen, Colby Parkinson, Luke Willson

After drafting two tight ends this year, the Seahawks have six tight ends on the depth chart who could reasonably make the final roster. Will Dissly and Greg Olsen should walk into training camp with their jobs secured. Seattle recently signed Olsen to a one-year deal worth $7, and the team would incur $5.5 in dead cap if Olsen didn’t make the final roster.

As for Dissly, he’s only played in ten games during his two-year career because of injuries. However, he earned the starting role in all ten of those contests. If Dissly can’t stay healthy in 2020, the Seahawks may give up on the young tight end. However, Dissly is one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL and already built a strong rapport with Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks re-signed Hollister after he filled in well for Dissly this past season. The former undrafted free agent earned three starts in 11 appearances. He tallied 41 receptions for 349 yards and three touchdowns. While Hollister won’t win a starting job anytime soon, his presence at the third tight end spot only shows how deep Seattle’s pool of players is at the position.

Seattle signed Willson to a new one-year deal in March, but the veteran could be released if Parkinson and fellow rookie Stephen Sullivan impress during training camp. The Seahawks used a fourth-round pick on Parkinson and a seventh on Sullivan this year. While Willson already knows Seattle’s offense and built a connection with the team’s quarterback, younger players could replace him.