Now that Seattle Seahawks first-year cornerback Tariq Woolen is justifiably in the discussion for Defensive Rookie of the Year, we can go back and wonder why it was that Woolen lasted until the fifth round of the 2022 draft out of the University of Texas-San Antonio. Some NFL shot-callers believed Woolen to be too raw in coverage, and some questioned his strength of competition.
1,135 snaps, 38 receptions on 68 targets for 549 yards, 207 yards after the catch, five touchdowns, six interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 70.0 later, nobody is wondering about Woolen’s NFL potential.
