Throughout the 2024 NFL season, we will compile a consensus NFL Power Rankings that averages the rankings of all 32 NFL teams.
Below you will find a post-NFL draft roundup for the Seattle Seahawks in our consensus 2024 NFL Power Rankings.
ESPN -- Rank: 21
Most improved: Defensive line
The Seahawks used the 16th pick to draft Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, whom they considered the best defender in this year's draft. They previously signed veteran nose tackle Johnathan Hankins on a one-year deal to be an early-down run-stuffer. Murphy is a three-down player, but between his addition and that of Hankins, as well as a full season of Leonard Williams and new coach Mike Macdonald's scheme, Seattle should be better against the run after allowing the most rushing yards (4,906) of any team over the past two seasons. -- Brady Henderson
The Seahawks used the 16th pick to draft Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, whom they considered the best defender in this year's draft. They previously signed veteran nose tackle Johnathan Hankins on a one-year deal to be an early-down run-stuffer. Murphy is a three-down player, but between his addition and that of Hankins, as well as a full season of Leonard Williams and new coach Mike Macdonald's scheme, Seattle should be better against the run after allowing the most rushing yards (4,906) of any team over the past two seasons. -- Brady Henderson
NFL.com -- Rank: 24
I'd caught wind that the Seahawks might be leaning defense in Round 1, even after all the offensive line talk leading up to the draft, but I had the wrong position -- and I'm not mad about it at all. As president of the Byron Murphy Fan Club, I fully endorse the selection. He was a top-10 player to me, size concerns be damned. Sometimes you just fall for a guy, and he's that guy. Mike Macdonald now can have some fun with his DL combinations. Say what you will about the actual results the past few seasons, but the Seahawks have some dudes up front. There are some things to figure out on the second level, but the secondary also should be pretty nice. I admit this ranking doesn't exactly scream that I'm in love with the Seahawks, but if they can squeeze one more quality year out of Geno Smith, they might be far better than this slot indicates.
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CBS Sports -- Rank: 25
New coach Mike Macdonald will get the defense playing much better. But this is a big year for Geno Smith after his play leveled off last season.
USA Today -- Rank: 25
Hard to know what to make of this team until we see how it adapts to new HC Mike Macdonald's philosophy and defensive scheme — not to mention new OC Ryan Grubb's approach — even while predecessor Pete Carroll's roster remains widely in place.
The Athletic -- Rank: 19
Seattle's first two picks weigh a combined 614 pounds, so we know general manager John Schneider, in his first draft post-Pete Carroll, wanted to rebuild the Seahawks' trenches. Defensive tackle Bryron Murphy II (6-foot, 297 pounds) might end up being the best defensive player in this draft, and guard Christian Haynes (6-3, 317) will provide immediate offensive line depth and a possible Day 1 starter.
Fox Sports -- Rank: 20
I really love Seattle's first two draft picks. Byron Murphy II and Christian Haynes could potentially make the Seahawks much better on the lines. I still wonder what Mike Macdonald's long-term vision is, because this feels like a team that could transition in 2025.
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