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Tim Weaver

8 grades for Seattle Seahawks rookies from the 2023 NFL season

You can make a case for the Chargers, but the Seahawks are the hottest destination among the teams that had an NFL head coach opening in this hiring cycle. While they dont have a young top-five QB like Justin Herbert they do have a high-value veteran in Geno Smith and a roster that is loaded with young playmakers on both sides of the ball.

The team’s 2023 rookie class is more proof of that, as Seattle landed a superstar at cornerback, a potential Pro Bowler at wide receiver and a couple other strong depth pieces, as well. Here’s how we graded out eight Seahawks rookies who saw significant playing time this season.

1
CB Devon Witherspoon: A+

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

2
WR Jake Bobo: A

(Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

3
S Jerrick Reed II: A

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4
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba: B

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

5
RB Zach Charbonnet: B-

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

6
C Olu Oluwatimi: C+

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

7
NT Cameron Young: C

Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

8
OLB Derick Hall: D+

(Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
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