The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for rookie minicamp, and they’ve made some savvy moves to bolster their roster. On Friday, the team signed seven undrafted free agents (UDFAs), adding fresh talent across multiple positions. According to a press release from senior reporter John Boyle on seahawks.com, the signings include three edge rushers, two wide receivers, one tight end, and one nose tackle.
The edge rusher group is the one to watch. Devean Deal from Texas Christian, Aidan Hubbard from Northwestern, and Marvin Jones Jr. from Oklahoma are all vying for a chance to make the active roster. It’s a path that’s been paved before—last year, UDFA Jared Ivey earned a spot and stayed on the roster all season, now poised for a rotational role. These three will need to outshine competitors like Connor O’Toole, Jamie Sheriff, and Jalan Gaines to follow in Ivey’s footsteps.
At wide receiver, Michael Briscoe from Cal Poly and Levi Wentz from Kansas join a deep and talented room. The Seahawks already boast three highly paid starters and several invested backups, so the competition for a practice squad or roster spot is fierce. Their main rivals for that opportunity include Montorie Foster Jr., Cody White, and Ricky White III.
The tight end addition, Lance Mason from Wisconsin, is a fascinating fit. Coming from a run-heavy offense, Mason actually led his team in receiving as a senior. He’s a classic Y tight end—a willing run blocker with pass-catching upside—and that aligns perfectly with new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury’s system. The San Francisco 49ers reportedly had interest too, but Seattle beat their NFC West rivals to the punch. Mason’s path to a roster spot is clear but narrow: the Seahawks just signed veteran Harrison Bryant, meaning there’s likely only room for one of them to stick into the regular season.
Finally, nose tackle Uso Seumalo from Kansas State rounds out the group. He’ll look to earn his place in the trenches as the Seahawks build depth for the upcoming season. These seven UDFAs have a golden opportunity to prove themselves at rookie minicamp and beyond.