Tim Weaver
June 15, 2024 5:00 am PT
The Seattle Seahawks franchise recently turned 50 years old. On June 4, 1974 the NFL awarded an expansion team to the city of Seattle, and the rest is history. To celebrate the organization’s 50th birthday, today let’s rank the best players to ever put on a Seahawks uniform.
Here are the 50 best players in franchise history, according to their Approximate Value by Pro Football Reference. *Center Justin Britt and left tackle Duane Brown tied Michael Bennett at 44 AV.
Ranking each Seahawks head coach by win percentage
50. *DE Michael Bennett: 44
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before…
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 10, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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49. SS Robert Blackmon: 45
8 Aug 1996: Defensive back Robert Blackmon of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during a pre-season…
8 Aug 1996: Defensive back Robert Blackmon of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during a pre-season game against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, California. The Seahawks won the game, 24-19.
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48. C Robbie Tobeck: 46
SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 17: Center Robbie Tobeck #61 of the Seattle Seahawks prepares for the snap…
SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 17: Center Robbie Tobeck #61 of the Seattle Seahawks prepares for the snap against the Arizona Cardinals at Qwest Field on September 17, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won 21-10. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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47. WR Bobby Engram: 46
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46. CB Rufus Porter: 47
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45. CB Patrick Hunter: 47
Nov 9, 1987; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Jets receiver Al Toon (88)…
Nov 9, 1987; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Jets receiver Al Toon (88) is upended by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Terry Taylor (20) as defensive back Patrick Hunter (23) looks on at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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44. LB Terry Wooden: 48
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43. WR Joey Galloway: 48
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42. RG Bryan Millard: 50
Dec 4, 1988; Foxboro, MA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks tackle Bryan Millard (71) in action…
Dec 4, 1988; Foxboro, MA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks tackle Bryan Millard (71) in action against the New England Patriots at Foxboro Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports
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41. WR DK Metcalf: 50
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior…
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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40. LG Steve Hutchinson: 51
9 Sep 2001: Steve Hutchinson #76 of the Seattle Seahawks approaches the line of scrimmage with…
9 Sep 2001: Steve Hutchinson #76 of the Seattle Seahawks approaches the line of scrimmage with his teammates during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Seahawks won 9-6. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon/Allsport
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39. OLB Bruce Schultz: 52
Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins receiver Mark Duper (85) tries to…
Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins receiver Mark Duper (85) tries to escape Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Scholtz (58) during the 1983 AFC Divisional Playoff game at the Orange Bowl. The Seahawks defeated the Dolphins 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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38. LB Lofa Tatupu: 53
September 12, 2010, Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) audibles a play against…
September 12, 2010, Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) audibles a play against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Qwest Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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37. RT Steve August: 53
Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks running back Curt Warner (28) celebrates…
Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks running back Curt Warner (28) celebrates a touchdown with Steve August (76) against the Miami Dolphins during the 1983 AFC Divisional Playoff game at the Orange Bowl. The Seahawks defeated the Dolphins 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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36. SS Kam Chancellor: 55
Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) wears sticker to…
Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) wears sticker to recognize the 15th anniversary of 9/11 during a NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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35. RB Sherman Smith: 56
Oct 30, 2011; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24), left, talks with…
Oct 30, 2011; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24), left, talks with running backs coach Sherman Smith during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at CenturyLink Field. The Bengals defeated the Seahawks 34-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
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34. FS John Harris: 57
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33. RB Chris Warren: 58
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32. CB Marcus Trufant: 59
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31. RB Marshawn Lynch: 59
Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) celebrates his game-winning…
Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) celebrates his game-winning touchdown run against the Denver Broncos with former Seahawks teammate Sidney Rice, right, at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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30. WR Darrell Jackson: 59
Jan 22, 2006; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver (82) Darrell Jackson scores a touchdown…
Jan 22, 2006; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver (82) Darrell Jackson scores a touchdown in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback (20) Chris Gamble during the 2nd half of the NFC Championship game at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Mark J. Rebilas
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29. LB Keith Butler: 61
RENTON, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 01: A general view of the press conference stage, microphone, backdrop and…
RENTON, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 01: A general view of the press conference stage, microphone, backdrop and Seattle Seahawks helmet after Mike Macdonald spoke to media after he was announced as the new Seattle Seahawks head coach at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on February 01, 2024 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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28. DT Brandon Mebane: 62
NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 28: Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane #92 of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to…
NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 28: Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane #92 of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to the media during Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day at the Prudential Center on January 28, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. Super Bowl XLVIII will be played between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos on February 2. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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27. LG Edwin Bailey: 62
Oct 2, 1988; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks guard Edwin Bailey (65) on the…
Oct 2, 1988; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks guard Edwin Bailey (65) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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26. WR Doug Baldwin: 63
December 16, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) catches a…
December 16, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) catches a touchdown pass against San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tarvarius Moore (33) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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25. LB Chad Brown: 65
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24. RB Curt Warner: 66
LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 18: Running back Curt Warner #28 of the Seattle Seahawks runs around…
LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 18: Running back Curt Warner #28 of the Seattle Seahawks runs around a Los Angeles Raiders defender at the Los Angeles Coliseum on December 18, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 43-37. (Photo by Tim DeFrisco/Getty Images)
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23. DE Michael Sinclair: 67
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22. FB John Williams: 71
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21. Chris Gray: 71
Oct. 16, 2005; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard (62) Chris Gray against the Houston Texans…
Oct. 16, 2005; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard (62) Chris Gray against the Houston Texans at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports © 2005 Mark J. Rebilas
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20. WR Brian Blades: 72
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19. SS Kenny Easley: 73
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18. LB K.J. Wright: 76
Dec 13, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) and linebacker KJ…
Dec 13, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) and linebacker KJ Wright (50) await the snap against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
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17. RB Shaun Alexander: 77
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Shaun Alexander #37 of the Seattle Seahawks stands on the field…
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Shaun Alexander #37 of the Seattle Seahawks stands on the field with Steve Hutchinson #76 and Robbie Tobeck #61 during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Seahawks defeated the Buccaneers 10-6. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
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16. WR Tyler Lockett: 78
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 24: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball after…
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 24: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball after a catch during the second half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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15. CB Dave Brown: 78
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14. QB Jim Zorn: 85
Unknown date; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn (10) throws the ball…
Unknown date; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn (10) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports
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13. FS Eugene Robinson: 86
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12. DE Jeff Bryant: 89
Nov 16, 1986; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jeff Bryant (77) in…
Nov 16, 1986; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jeff Bryant (77) in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stadium. The Bengals beat the Seahawks 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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11. FS Earl Thomas: 90
Sep 9, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) returns a interception…
Sep 9, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) returns a interception in the first quarter at against the Denver Broncos Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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10. CB Richard Sherman: 93
Oct 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) talks to side…
Oct 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) talks to side judge Alex Kemp (55) in the second half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won, 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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9. QB Matt Hasselbeck: 93
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks waves during…
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks waves during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC divisional playoff game on January 12, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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8. QB Dave Krieg: 97
25 Oct 1987: Quarterback Dave Krieg of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass the ball during…
25 Oct 1987: Quarterback Dave Krieg of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Seahawks won the game, 35-13.
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7. NT Joe Nash: 98
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6. DE Jacob Green: 104
Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jacob Green (79) tries…
Dec 31, 1983; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jacob Green (79) tries to shed the block of Miami Dolphins running back Tony Nathan (22) during the 1983 AFC Divisional Playoff game at the Orange Bowl. The Seahawks defeated the Dolphins 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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5. DT Cortez Kennedy: 119
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4. LT Walter Jones: 127
PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 2: Walter Jones #71 of the Seattle Seahawks is introduced on the field…
PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 2: Walter Jones #71 of the Seattle Seahawks is introduced on the field during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Lincoln Financial Field on December 2, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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3. WR Steve Largent: 140
Dec 29, 1984; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (44) in action…
Dec 29, 1984; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (44) in action against the Miami Dolphins during the 1984 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Dolphin Stadium. The Dolphins won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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2. LB Bobby Wagner: 147
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) jogs on the…
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) jogs on the field before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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1. QB Russell Wilson: 158
Jan 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes the field for…
Jan 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes the field for pregame warmups against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona RepublicNfl Seattle Seahawks At Arizona Cardinals
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