Ranking Seahawks position groups from best to worst before the 2024 NFL draft

The Seattle Seahawks are going to need to catch another strong class in the 2024 NFL draft if they’re going to move the needle compared to the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and other true contenders around the NFC this year. So, where do they need the most help? We know which positions are weakest (it starts with a G and rhymes with guard) but it could be helpful to stack them up, so today let’s take a look at how their units compare with one another.

Here’s how we rank each position group for Seattle going into the draft.

1

Wide receivers

Oct 22, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrate after Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

2

Cornerbacks

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 22: Riq Woolen #27, Darrell Taylor #52 and Devon Witherspoon #21 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate after a stop against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on October 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

3

Quarterbacks

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 12: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks attempts a pass during the third quarter against the Washington Commanders at Lumen Field on November 12, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

4

Defensive line

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 12: Leonard Williams #99 of the Seattle Seahawks sheds a block during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders at Lumen Field on November 12, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

5

Running backs

Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

6

Outside linebackers

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 22: Boye Mafe #53 and Uchenna Nwosu #10 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a stop against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on October 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

7

Safeties

Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) tackles Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

8

Tight ends

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 22: Noah Fant #87 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by Budda Baker #3 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter of the game at Lumen Field on October 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

9

Inside linebackers

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Patrick O’Connell (57) during warmups prior to the game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

10

Offensive line

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 01: Charles Cross #67 of the Seattle Seahawks in action during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Lumen Field on January 01, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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Oct 22, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) catches a pass during pregame warmups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

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