The Seattle Seahawks’ defense has engineered a complete turnaround since a gruesome start to the 2021 season. One of the many reasons why this unit is performing so much better has been the vastly-improved coverage on the back end. Across the board, Seattle’s DBs have been playing tight and aggressive D lately, helping limit opponents to just 12.33 points per game over the last month.
One of the key pieces to the resurgence has been rookie cornerback Tre Brown, who spent the first several weeks of the season on injured reserve. Brown had his debut against the Steelers and made a strong first impression. He’s since worked his way into the starting lineup and is earning a reputation as a lockdown corner already. Heading into Week 11, he ranks second in the NFL in terms of lowest passer rating allowed in coverage. Only J.C. Jackson has been better to date.
Brown is also in a class of his own when it comes to rookie corners. He’s the only one with 100 or more snaps that hasn’t given up an explosive play.
Tre Brown: Only rookie to play 100+ snaps and not allow a since 15+ yard catch @OU_Football pic.twitter.com/X7eDbpgKNE
— PFF College Football (@PFF_College) November 18, 2021
Small sample size aside, Brown’s coverage is undeniably promising and impressive. It’s unusual for rookie cornerbacks to thrive like this early in their careers, but Brown says he isn’t surprised by his success.
Seahawks CB Tre Brown on his success as a rookie: "None of this really surprises me. … If you're surprised, you weren't being prepared."
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) November 18, 2021
This is exactly the right kind of attitude and another positive indicator for his future.
