The Seattle Seahawks have eight new draft picks coming in and over a dozen undrafted free agents this weekend. Let’s see if we can guess which ones will make the roster for the regular season and which ones won’t. Here is our updated 53-man roster projection after the 2024 NFL draft.
Offense
Offensively the main changes are in the backfield and up front. Sam Howell is now backing up Geno Smith in place of Drew Lock and undrafted free agent George Holani is currently slotted as the fourth running back. Meanwhile, the interior offensive line has been totally made over, with Laken Tomlinson, Olu Oluwatimi and Christian Haynes slated to replace Damien Lewis, Evan Brown and Phil Haynes, respectively. At tight end AJ Barner is the next-man-up behind Noah Fant, while Washington’s Jack Westover is bringing up the rear. We also have undrafted wide receiver Dee Williams making the cut at the bottom of the depth chart as a punt returner.
Defense
On this side of the ball Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II has joined a loaded group up front next to Leonard Williams. On the edge, undrafted rookie Nelson Ceasar replaces Levi Bell, who the team waived yesterday. At linebacker, Tyrice Knight is now backing up projected starters Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker. On the back end of the defense, Auburn cornerbacks Nehemiah Pritchett and D.J. James have pushed out veterans Mike Jackson and Artie Burns.
Special teams
Our projection for the specialists unit remains unchanged aside from Dee Williams replacing Dee Eskridge as a return option. Let’s get to the full 53.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass against…Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) signals to the sideline…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms-up prior…Nov 19, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) makes a catch…Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates his touchdown…Nov 19, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and wide receiver Jake…Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (5) is pulled down by Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger…Tennessee defensive back Dee Williams (3) runs onto the field during the NCAA college football game…NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 09: Noah Fant #87 of the Seattle Seahawks catches the ball…Dec 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart (52) celebrates with tight…DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 24: Tight end Pharaoh Brown #86 of the New England Patriots reacts…Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Jack Westover (37) runs with the…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks runs…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Zach Charbonnet #26 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the…HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JULY 10: Kenny McIntosh, Georgia Bulldogs running back walks backstage during pre-race ceremonies…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 21: George Holani #24 of the Boise State Broncos celebrates with…SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 29: Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross throws the ceremonial first pitch…Oct 29, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets guard Laken Tomlinson (78) and…GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 07: Center Olu Oluwatimi #51 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second…Jan 30, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American offensive lineman Christian Haynes of Uconn (63) faces off…September 18, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) after the…PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates in the…No photo availableNov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) sits on the sidelines…Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr. (72) blocks…Nov 11, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea (78) during the game…BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Leonard Williams #99 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts during the first…Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II celebrates after sacking TCU quarterback Josh Hoover last weekend. The…Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (55) sacks Baltimore Ravens…SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 24: Jarran Reed #90 of the Seattle Seahawks hits Andy Dalton #14…Dec 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) smiles as he…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants is…Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) and linebacker Cody Barton…BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Boye Mafe #53 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after a fumble…INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Darrell Taylor #52 of the Seattle Seahawks runs back a fumble…Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) during the third…Sep 30, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive end Nelson Caesar (9) pursues Texas Tech…Oct 22, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) runs against Buffalo…PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Jerome Baker #55 of the Miami Dolphins tosses the ball to…Middle Tennessee running back Frank Peasant (24) runs the ball as UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight (10)…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Drake Thomas #42 of the Seattle Seahawks prepares to…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Devon Witherspoon #21 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates his…GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 07: Riq Woolen #27 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during the…GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 07: Tre Brown #22 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the…Nov 26, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) dives to try to bring…Nov 26, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36) and cornerback D.J. James (4)…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Julian Love #20 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on…SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: Rayshawn Jenkins #2 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on before the…Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) pressures Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) into a bad…Nov 13, 2022; Munich, Germany; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant (8) celebrates with fans in the…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks kicks an…EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Michael Dickson #4 of the Seattle Seahawks punts the…Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) during the…
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