Top 3 Seahawks By Each Position In History
The Seattle Seahawks have had some hall of fame talent enter the organization. Here are the top 3 players in each position in Seattle Seahawks history.
QB 1: Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson leads off the team at the QB position. He helped lead the Seahawks to a Super Bowl and was one of the best at his position during his time with the Seahawks.
QB 2: Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck is probably the 2nd best quarterback in Seattle Seahawks history. He was a huge part of the reason why the Seahawks earned their first Super Bowl berth.
QB 3: Dave Kreig
Kreig beat out Jim Zorn slightly. He has more yards than Zorn and his all time record with the Seahawks was better than Zorn.
WR 1: Steve Largent
Largent was the best WR in the NFL during his time in Seattle. And when he retired, he was arguably the best WR in history of the NFL.
WR 2: Doug Baldwin
Doug Baldwin is a fan favorite that always found ways to make big plays. His connection with Russell Wilson is undeniable and having him as the WR3 in the slot be unstoppable with the other 2 WRs.
WR 3: DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf is making his way into the ranks of all-time great Seattle Seahawks. He seems to get better each and every season and could find himself as the second best WR in Seahawks history.
RB 1: Marshawn Lynch
Maybe Marshawn Lynch is not number 1 on the list for the greatest Seattle Seahawks of all time. But if we had to do a list of favorite Seahawks of all time it would be hard to not make a case for Marshawn being number one.
RB 2: Shaun Alexander
Some fans loved Shaun Alexander and some thought his success was from the best offensive line in football. But it's hard to argue the success for Alexander. He even won an NFL MVP award.
RB 3: Curt Warner
Curt Warner was an amazing talent at the running back position. He had a versatile skill set and was the definition of a game changer for the Seahawks.
OT 1: Walter Jones
Walter Jones during his time in Seattle was the best left tackle in the NFL. He was a force of nature. He is a hall of famer and maybe the easiest choice of anyone on this all-time team.
OT 2: Steve Hutchinson
Steve Hutchinson along side Jones was something to marvel as a Seahawks fan. Edwin Bailey narrowly finished behind him for this spot.
OT 3: Chris Gray
Chris Gray was a model of consistency in his time with the Seahawks. He mad 121 consecutive starts with the Seahawks.
TE 1: Jimmy Graham
Jimmy Graham might have not lived up to his hype when he got traded to the Sehawks. But it's hard to argue with his yardage as the all-time leading TE receiver for yards in Seahawks history.
TE 2: Christian Fauria
Fauria played for the Seattle Seahawks for seven seasons. He is third all time in yards for tight ends in Seahawks history.
TE 3: Itula Mili
Mili spent the entire 10 years of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. He didn't have the best stats but is 2nd all time in yards as a tight end in Seahawks history.
DT 1: Cortez Kennedy
Cortez Kennedy was simply unstoppable. He won a defensive player of the year in 1992 despite the Seattle Seahawks going 2-14.
DT 2: Joe Nash
Despite being a undrafted free agent from Boston College Joe Nash was stellar for the Seahawks. He played 218 games for the franchise in 15 seasons.
DT 3: Brandon Mebane
Brandon Mebane spent nine seasons with the Seahawks. His signature belly dance was a fan favorite move.
DE 1: Jacob Green
Jacob Green was a force on the Seahawks defense. Green was important in helping create a culture of defensive excellence for the Seahawks.
DE 2: Michael Sinclair
Michael Sinclair was the ultimate pass-rusher. He holds the single season record for sacks for the Seahawks.
DE 3: Jeff Bryant
Jeff Bryant spent his entire 12 year NFL career with the Seahawks. He was an impactful player and was worth the first round pick that was spent on him.
LB 1: Bobby Wagner
Bobby Wagner was the model of consistency for the Seahawks. And despite not being the flashiest player from the Super Bowl winning team he might be the most important.
LB 2: K.J Wright
K.J. Wright was a fan favorite and an impactful linebacker. He was a key member of the LB core that brought the Seahawks their first ever Super Bowl.
LB 3: Lofa Tatupu
Lofa Tatupu was a beast. He came from USC and never disappointed. During his time with the Seahawks he was the heart and soul of the defense.
CB 1: Richard Sherman
Sherman was a shut down corner and one of the key members of legion of boom. He made arguably the biggest defense play in franchise history in thE NFC Championship game.
CB 2: Shawn Springs
Shawn Springs was a first round pick out of Ohio State. He was an exciting CB with shut down ability.
CB 3: Marcus Trufant
Trufant was true CB. He had speed, quickness and everything you'd ever want in a standout CB.
Safety 1: Kenny Easley
Easley is one of the greatest Seattle Seahawks of all time. His excellence made him a easy choice to be inducted to the Pro-Football Hall Of Fame.
Safety 2: Kam Chancellor
Kam Chancellor was part of the Legion of Boom. And frankly, he brought the boom. He was one of the most feared and hard hitting safeties in the NFL.
Safety 3: Earl Thomas
Earl Thomas was one of the most important members of the "Legion of Boom". He would be ranked higher on this list if his exit from the Seahawks was more memorable.
Kicker 1: Josh Brown
Josh Brown is one of the best kicker in Seahawks history. He seemed to make big kick after big kick.
Kicker 2: Jason Myers
Jason Myers is a great kicker. He has been a model of consistency during his time with the Seahawks.
Kicker 3: Stephen Hauschka
Hauschka is the all-time leader in FGs made for the Seahawks.
Coach 1: Pete Carroll
Pete Carroll came to Seattle from USC and began a culture shift with the team. He led the Seahawks to their first ever Super Bowl.
Coach 2: Mike Holmgren
Mike Holmgren came from the Green Bay Packers and his west coast offense was a hit. He helped lead the Seahawks to their first ever Super Bowl appearance.
Coach 3: Chuck Knox
Chuck Knox is one of the winningest coaches in NFL history. He is third all-time in wins for Seahawks coaches.