The Seattle Seahawks just lately introduced a few of their plans for celebrating their fiftieth season this yr. They’re additionally doubtless deep into their preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft. What an ideal alternative to mix them and take a look at a few of the greatest Seahawks draft picks for every decade of existence!
This week, we’re going all the best way again to the Nineteen Seventies to see which gamers helped lay the inspiration for years to come back. Since that is solely a partial decade, the factors could also be a bit relaxed for this one.
Let’s get to it!
Dave Brown, CB – 1976 Enlargement Draft
Is it truthful to incorporate the Enlargement Draft?
Effectively, Dave Brown was so rattling good that I had no selection!
Brown, a cornerback, was chosen from the Pittsburgh Steelers one yr after being chosen at No. 26 general within the 1975 NFL Draft out of the College of Michigan. He rewarded the Seahawks by beginning 159 video games over 11 seasons in Seattle, racking up 50 INTs and 5 defensive TDs. Brown’s 50 INTs are nonetheless the Seahawks franchise document. It’s against the law that he solely made 1 Professional Bowl in his profession however at the very least that occurred as a member of the Seahawks in 1984.
Sherman Smith, RB – 1976 NFL Draft Spherical 2, Choose No. 58
Sherman Smith was the main rusher for Seattle of their inaugural 1976 season and continues to be among the many high 10 for Seahawks profession dashing yards with 3,429. He proved throughout his Seattle profession that he wasn’t merely a dashing menace, ending with 5,771 complete yards and 38 TDs. Smith additionally returned to the crew because the operating backs coach from 2010-2017, serving to Marshawn Lynch unleash Beast Mode on the remainder of the NFL.
November 16, 1981#Seahawks Faux Area Purpose on MNF
Trick performs on particular groups — a #Seattle calling card through the late-’70s and early-’80s
Right here, placekicker Efren Herrera acts as a pitchout decoy whereas holder Jim Zorn throws a shovel move to Sherman Smith for a landing. pic.twitter.com/ysHzyOzT0P
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) November 17, 2024
Steve Raible, WR – 1976 NFL Draft Spherical 2, Choose No. 59
With back-to-back picks, the Seahawks chosen 2 gamers who might have had simply as a lot, if no more, affect on the franchise after their enjoying careers have been over – unquestionably so with Steve Raible. Whereas his on-field efficiency might not have raised the needle, Raible is undoubtedly a franchise icon, as he turned a part of the Seahawks radio broadcast crew in 1982 and continues to be going sturdy right now because the play-by-play voice. Holy Catfish!!
Keith Butler, LB – 1978 NFL Draft Spherical 2, Choose No. 36
Butler by no means made the Professional Bowl or All-Professional groups however he was a mannequin of consistency in Seattle enjoying in 146 video games from 1978 to 1987. His 813 complete tackles have been the franchise document when he retired, and he nonetheless ranks 4th in franchise historical past. He was most just lately the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinators, having gained two Tremendous Bowls with them as linebackers coach.
John Harris, FS – 1978 NFL Draft Spherical 7, Choose No. 173
John Harris joined Dave Brown (and others) to create some of the ball-(sea)hawking secondaries ever seen within the NFL. Harris performed in 119 video games over eight seasons in Seattle, contributing 41 INTs, which ranks third in franchise historical past. Not dangerous in any respect for a seventh-round pick of Arizona State! Harris by no means made a Professional Bowl or All-Professional however was a PFWA All-Rookie choice in 1978.
Honorable Mentions
Steve August, OT – 1977 NFL Draft, Spherical 1, No. 14 choose (spent eight of 9 seasons with Seahawks and began 90 video games at proper deal with)
Keith Simpson, DB – 1978 NFL Draft, Spherical 1, No. 9 choose (performed total eight-year profession with Seahawks and racked up 19 interceptions)
Manu Tuiasosopo, DT – 1979 NFL Draft, Spherical 1, No. 18 choose (gained a Tremendous Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers)
Michael Jackson, LB – 1979 NFL Draft, Spherical 3, No. 57 choose (spent total eight-year profession with Seahawks)
Test again subsequent week for the total rundown of the highest Seahawks draft picks from the Nineteen Eighties, the last decade through which Seattle established itself as a playoff crew!
