Set to kick off their forty seventh season as an NFL franchise later this month, the Seahawks have had no scarcity of star energy throughout their practically 5 a long time of existence since starting play in 1976.
In a world with out realism, what would a fantasy crew that includes Seattle legends from completely different eras enjoying collectively appear like? In the course of the warmth of the offseason, whereas the groups will not be seen on an precise subject, our All Seahawks writing employees tried to seek out out by conducting a 25-round fantasy draft that includes solely present and former Seahawks obtainable to pick out.
How did the rosters shake out? Closing out the sequence, here is a take a look at 5 separate Seahawks Final Fantasy groups after rounds 21-25 of the mock draft simulation, together with spherical, choose quantity, choice, and a fast rundown on the participant’s NFL profession.
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Seattle Overload
Basic Supervisor: Colby Patnode
Earlier Picks: Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch, Steve Hutchinson, Eugene Robinson, Okay.J. Wright, Chad Brown, Andy Heck, Chris Grey, DK Metcalf, Jeff Bryant, Patrick Kerney, Fredd Younger, Willie Williams, John L. Williams, Jamal Adams, Keith Simpson, Rocky Bernard, Howard Ballard, Chris Spencer, Leon Washington
Spherical 21 (1): Poona Ford, Defensive Sort out
Regardless of being named Large 12 Defensive Lineman of the 12 months in 2017, the undersized Ford wasn’t chosen within the 2018 NFL Draft. The Seahawks instantly benefited, watching the undrafted rookie emerge as a starter by the top of his rookie season. In 4 seasons with the franchise, he is produced 146 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 22 tackles for loss whereas beginning 48 out of 59 video games performed.
Spherical 22 (5): Stephen Hauschka, Kicker
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Nicknamed “Hausch Cash” for his clutch kicking, Hauschka loved six sturdy seasons within the Pacific Northwest within the midst of probably the most profitable prolonged run in franchise historical past. Whereas he did not make a Professional Bowl squad, he transformed on practically 89 p.c of his 197 subject objectives tried in a Seahawks uniform. He at the moment stays first all-time in crew historical past with 175 subject objectives made and added to his legend by nailing 19 out of 20 subject objectives in playoff video games.
Spherical 23 (1): Jeff Feagles, Punter
Sticking round within the NFL for a whopping 22 seasons with 5 groups, Feagles proved himself to be a beacon of reliability for greater than twenty years. Becoming a member of the Seahawks in 1998, he continued his constant excellence punting 385 instances over 5 years with the crew and ranks third in franchise historical past in that class.
Spherical 24 (5): Christian Fauria, Tight Finish
Chosen within the second spherical of the 1995 NFL Draft out of Colorado, Fauria discovered his manner into the beginning lineup as a rookie and stood out as each a blocker and receiver. His greatest seasons got here from 1998 to 2000, as he averaged 33 receptions and 330 receiving yards per season throughout that span and in addition added three receptions in his lone playoff recreation in 1999. He stays second in Seahawks historical past for receptions by a decent finish behind Jimmy Graham.
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Spherical 25 (1): Jermaine Kearse, Receiver
Staying near house after a gentle faculty profession at Washington, Kearse spent most of his rookie 12 months with the Seahawks on the apply squad. With Sidney Rice tearing his ACL two months into the 2013 marketing campaign, nonetheless, he was capable of escape in an enormous manner for Seattle’s offense, producing 22 receptions for 346 yards, 4 touchdowns, and averaging 15.7 yards per catch over 15 common season video games. The dependable receiver’s biggest impression got here in the course of the postseason, the place he recorded 31 catches for 493 yards together with six touchdowns by 12 playoff matchups. Whereas identified for his unbelievable catch throughout Tremendous Bowl XLIX, Kearse’s game-winning 35-yard landing catch within the NFC Championship Sport stays his signature play.
Seattle Trench Mafia
Basic Supervisor: Tyler Forness
Earlier Picks: Walter Jones, Jacob Inexperienced, Bobby Wagner, Michael Bennett, Marcus Trufant, Shawn Springs, Joey Galloway, Kevin Mawae, Ricky Watters, Warren Moon, Julian Peterson, Justin Britt, Sam Adams, Koren Robinson, Golden Tate, Ron Mattes, J.R. Sweezy, Jerramy Stevens, Jarran Reed, Ken Hamlin
Spherical 21 (2): Shaquill Griffin, Cornerback
Exceeding expectations as a 3rd spherical choice, Griffin began 53 out of 57 common season video games and 4 playoff video games over 4 seasons for the Seahawks because the group transitioned from the “Legion of Growth.” Griffin’s second season in Seattle was a battle as he bulked up, however after trimming again all the way down to 194 kilos, Griffin re-exhibited terrific fluidity, steadiness, and straight-line velocity and ranks among the many greatest pure man-to-man cowl corners in franchise historical past. Earlier than leaving for Jacksonville in free company, he picked off six passes and produced 42 cross breakups whereas incomes one Professional Bowl choice.
Whereas Harvin’s temporary time in Seattle will largely be identified for punching teammate Golden Tate previous to Tremendous Bowl XLVIII and solely enjoying in six common season video games earlier than the Seahawks dumped him halfway by the 2014 season, he did put an early dagger within the Broncos within the aforementioned Tremendous Bowl, returning the opening kickoff of the second half for a landing to assist the crew win a Lombardi Trophy.
Spherical 23 (2): Norm Johnson, Kicker
By way of accuracy, Johnson would not stand out as one in all Seattle’s greatest place kickers, as he didn’t convert on 70 p.c of his subject purpose makes an attempt in 9 seasons with the franchise. Nonetheless, the strong-legged lefty did earn a First-Staff All-Professional choice in 1984 and ranks second all-time in subject objectives made behind Stephen Hauschka.
Spherical 24 (4): Deon Grant, Security
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Following six profitable seasons in Jacksonville and Carolina, Grant took his abilities to the opposite coast becoming a member of the Seahawks as a free agent in 2007. Offering stability within the secondary as sturdy security, whereas he did not earn any Professional Bowl nods, he began all 48 video games over the subsequent three seasons, producing 235 tackles, eight interceptions, and 18 cross breakups.
Spherical 25 (2): Rick Tuten, Punter
Starring for horrible groups within the Nineteen Nineties, Tuten benefited from the Seahawks having an abysmal offense in 1992 and 1993, ending first within the NFL in whole punt yardage each seasons. His greatest season got here in 1994 when he garnered Professional Bowl and Second-Staff All-Professional recognition as he booted 91 punts for 3,905 yards that season.
At all times Competing
Basic Supervisor: Matty Brown
Earlier Picks: Cortez Kennedy, Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril, Lofa Tatupu, Chris Clemons, Quandre Diggs, Jordyn Brooks, Curt Warner, Brian Blades, Sean Locklear, Bryan Millard, James Carpenter, Michael Dickson, Jason Myers, Mack Sturdy, Al Woods, Byron Maxwell, Chris Warren
Spherical 21 (3): Pink Bryant, Defensive Finish
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Drafted within the fourth spherical in 2008, Bryant did not have a lot of an opportunity to determine himself in his first three seasons in Seattle. He performed simply 17 video games in three years, battling accidents and struggling to crack the crew’s rotation at defensive sort out. However when Pete Carroll got here to city in 2010, he moved the 6-foot-5, 326-pound Bryant to defensive finish and he instantly grew to become a significant cog in one of the best protection in franchise historical past. Although he did not put up gaudy stats with 86 tackles and a pair of.5 sacks from 2011 to 2013, he proved his value consuming up blocks and permitting linebackers equivalent to Bobby Wagner and Okay.J. Wright to be free to make tackles in bunches.
Spherical 22 (3): Ray Donaldson, Middle
Beginning a outstanding 228 video games over a 17-year NFL profession, Donaldson spent a quick cup of tea with the Seahawks in 1993 and 1994. Remaining extremely sturdy, he began all 32 common video games throughout that span, anchoring an underrated offensive line that sadly did not obtain the credit score deserved because of underwhelming quarterback play.
Spherical 23 (3): Sam McCullum, Receiver
Overshadowed by the legendary Steve Largent on underwhelming groups, the 6-foot-2, 203-pound McCullum would not get sufficient respect as one of the vital underrated receivers in franchise historical past. Out of all receivers to look in at the very least 90 video games with the Seahawks, he ranks second behind solely Largent averaging 14.7 yards per reception. Although he by no means eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in a season, he nonetheless ranks tenth in receptions (232), tenth in receiving yards (3,409), and ninth in touchdowns (21) in Seattle’s file books.
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Spherical 24 (3): Jim Zorn, Quarterback
Lengthy earlier than the Seahawks grew to become Tremendous Bowl champions, Zorn was on the forefront of inauspicious seasons early on. Throughout Seattle’s inaugural 1976 season, he received the beginning job as a rookie and accomplished 208 of his league-leading 439 cross makes an attempt for two,571 yards together with 12 touchdowns. Following his injury-riddled 1977 marketing campaign, Zorn discovered his stride the next season, resulting in one of the best performances of his profession from 1978-1980. Beginning in each common season recreation throughout that timeframe, he produced at the very least 3,200 yards, a 56.0 p.c completion share, and 15 touchdowns in every of these three seasons and in addition proved himself a succesful runner who might improvise within the pocket when performs broke down.
Spherical 25 (3): George Fant, Sort out
Previously a school basketball star at Western Kentucky, Fant gave soccer a shot throughout his senior season on campus and regardless of having no expertise enjoying sort out, the Seahawks signed him as an undrafted free agent with plans to develop him on the place. Surprisingly, he discovered his manner into the beginning lineup as a rookie and began 10 video games at left sort out in the course of the 2016 season. As soon as he returned from a torn ACL that price him all of 2017, he served as a swing sort out and situational tight finish, even catching a cross in the course of the 2018 season.
The Examine 50s
Basic Supervisor: Ty Gonzalez
Earlier Picks: Steve Largent, Earl Thomas, Joe Nash, Michael Sinclair, Russell Okung, Dave Krieg, Frank Clark, Robbie Tobeck, Leroy Hill, Jimmy Graham, Darrell Jackson, Brandon Mebane, Steve August, David Hawthorne, Bruce Irvin, Brandon Browner, Chris Carson, Reggie Tongue, Damien Lewis, Leonard Weaver
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Spherical 21 (4): D.J. Reed, Cornerback
After tearing his pectoral muscle throughout an offseason exercise previous to the 2020 season, the 49ers waived him believing he would go unclaimed and revert to injured reserve. However the Seahawks had different plans, claiming him and stealing him from a division rival. As soon as he returned wholesome halfway by the 2020 season, he excelled on the surface regardless of his diminutive dimension, registering 4 interceptions and 13 cross breakups whereas beginning 22 video games over two seasons with the franchise.
Spherical 22 (2): D.J. Fluker, Guard
Rebounding from a pair robust seasons in San Diego and New York, the large Fluker introduced a bodily mentality to Seattle’s offense that had been lacking for a number of seasons upon his arrival in 2018. Turning into a fan favourite for his mauling fashion within the trenches and likeable character off the sector, he helped pave the best way for Chris Carson to hurry for over 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons and fueled a top-five run recreation each years with the franchise.
Spherical 23 (4): John Kasay, Kicker
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Initially a fourth-round choose for the Seahawks, Kasay spent most of his wonderful profession with the Panthers. However earlier than he joined the growth franchise, he had 4 principally good seasons in Seattle, connecting on 78 p.c of his subject purpose makes an attempt and eclipsing 80 p.c thrice.
Spherical 24 (2): Steve Broussard, Operating Again/Receiver/Return Specialist
A gadget participant at coronary heart, Broussard ran for under 750 yards and caught 44 passes in 4 seasons with the Seahawks. However the speedy ex-Washington State star did rating seven touchdowns on the bottom and introduced some much-needed punch to their return recreation on particular groups, returning 165 kicks for 3,900 yards and a landing from 1995 to 1998.
Spherical 25 (4): Ryan Plackemeier, Punter
Whereas he did not final very lengthy within the league, the massive 6-foot-3, 252-pound Plackemeier did begin 33 video games for the Seahawks in two-plus seasons, amassing 181 punts for 7,664 yards throughout that span after being chosen as a seventh-round pick of Wake Forest.
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Emerald Metropolis Enforcers
Basic Supervisor: Corbin Smith
Earlier Picks: Kenny Easley, Matt Hasselbeck, Shaun Alexander, Dave Brown, Max Unger, Duane Brown, Tyler Lockett, Rufus Porter, Keith Butler, John Randle, Edwin Bailey, Bobby Engram, John Harris, Pete Kendall, Carlos Dunlap, Zach Miller, Terry Wood, Dwayne Harper, Breno Giacomini, Jon Ryan
Previously a No. 1 general choose for the Texans, Clowney broke into the NFL carrying lofty expectations because the league’s subsequent celebrity cross rusher. Whereas he by no means has developed into the cross rusher many anticipated after an excellent faculty profession at South Carolina State, he dominated as a run defender in his lone season with the Seahawks in 2019, producing 31 tackles, 13 quarterback hits, and an interception returned for a landing.
Spherical 22 (1): Michael Robinson, Fullback
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Changing from a school quarterback at Penn State, Robinson initially entered the NFL as a working again and particular groups ace with the 49ers, dashing for 287 yards and catching 37 passes in 4 seasons. Signing with the Seahawks as a free agent in 2010, he transitioned to fullback and developed right into a top-tier lead blocker for Marshawn Lynch, serving to “Beast Mode” rush for over 1,200 yards in three consecutive seasons enjoying collectively as a backfield tandem. He made his lone Professional Bowl in 2011 and captured a Tremendous Bowl title in his last season in 2013.
Signed by the Seahawks in a little bit of a retaliatory transfer after the Vikings stole All-Professional guard Steve Hutchinson throughout free company, Burleson had a sluggish first season with the franchise. However he adopted up by catching 50 passes and scoring 10 touchdowns in 2007, together with returning a punt for a rating. He misplaced many of the 2008 season with a torn ACL, however bounced again by posting 812 yards and returning each a kickoff and a punt for a landing in his fourth and last 12 months in Seattle. He stays one in all three gamers in franchise historical past to return each a kick and punt for touchdowns.
Spherical 24 (1): Josh Brown, Kicker
A seventh-round choice out of Nebraska, Brown loved one of many best seasons by a Seahawks kicker in 2004, nailing 92 p.c of his 25 subject purpose makes an attempt for the NFC West champions. Although he by no means fairly returned to that type in his last three years with the group, he left after 2007 ranked third all-time in Seattle historical past for subject objectives made and at the moment ranks fourth on the record.
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Spherical 25 (5): Tony McDaniel, Defensive Sort out
Over his first seven NFL seasons with the Dolphins and Saints, McDaniel began a grand whole of 5 video games and the previous undrafted free agent solely had one season with greater than 20 tackles. However he emerged as a late bloomer with the Seahawks, vaulting into the beginning lineup for the eventual Tremendous Bowl champions in 2013 and contributing 53 tackles and a pair of.0 sacks. In three seasons with the franchise, he amassed 126 tackles, 5 cross deflections, and a pair of sacks whereas beginning 39 video games whole.
Did you miss the primary 5 rounds of the first-annual Seahawks All-Time Fantasy Mock Draft? Try each choose from the primary 5 rounds right here, each choose from spherical 6-10 right here,each choose from spherical 11-15 right here, and each choose from spherical 16-20 right here.