Seattle Seahawks

Sam Darnold→ his ranking

Darnold was the third overall pick in the 2018 draft, but his first six NFL seasons were a struggle. Splitting time between the Jets, Panthers, and 49ers, he went 21-35 with just one winning record (7-6 in 2019). His numbers were underwhelming across the board — a 59.7% completion rate, 63 touchdowns against 56 interceptions over 66 games, 6.7 yards per attempt, and 149 sacks absorbed. Darnold showed some utility as a runner (209/760/13), but it wasn't nearly enough to offset his passing deficiencies.

San Francisco gave him one start in 2023 (16-for-26, 189 yards, and one touchdown) before Minnesota signed him the following March for $10 million as a backup option. When J.J. McCarthy went down with a knee injury in early August, Darnold suddenly found himself in the most favorable quarterback situation of his career.

He made the most of it. Armed with two legitimate receiving threats, Darnold posted career bests across every meaningful passing category, highlighted by 36 combined touchdowns and a newfound presence in the deep passing game — 62 completions of at least 20 yards, including 10 that went for 40 or more. He was also more involved on the ground than ever (67/212/1).

Three 300-yard outings dotted his schedule (330/2, 347/5, and 377/3), and Darnold threw at least two touchdowns in 13 of his 18 starts, including the playoffs. He ranked seventh among quarterbacks in four-point passing touchdown formats (367.55). His lone truly explosive fantasy day (38.05) arrived in Week 14, and he landed between 20.00 and 29.90 points in 10 other appearances.

The progress of Darnold continued in Seattle after signing a three-year deal before the season. His ability to attack in the deep passing games led to Jaxon-Smith Njigba (119/1,793/10) become wide receiver stud, and Darnold setting career-bests in his completion rate (67.7%) and yards per pass attempt (8.5). His game manager profile led to him ranking 13th in fantasy points (296.20) in four-point passing touchdown formats.

He lost value in the run game (35/95) while passing for over 300 yards in three games (341/4, 330/4, and 346/3). Darnold had one touchdown or fewer in 11 of his 20 starts while averaging 28.4 passes per start.

His success is driven by one elite receiving option. To reach a higher passing ceiling, the Seahawks’ tight ends or their secondary wideouts must contribute more for Darnold to become a trusted top-12 quarterback. I view him as a league-average NFL quarterback, which doesn’t move the needle in enough games in the fantasy market.

Jalen Milroe→ his ranking

Milroe went 20-6 across 26 starts over his final two seasons at Alabama, giving Seattle a run-pass threat to get excited about. His rushing production alone stands out (375 carries for 1,577 yards and 33 touchdowns at 4.2 per carry). Through the air, he completed 65.3% of his passes (392 of 603) for 5,678 yards, averaging 9.4 yards per attempt with 39 touchdowns and 17 interceptions over that span.

His signature moments as a passer came in three 300-yard outings (321/1, 374/2, and 310/1), while his legs produced five dominant rushing performances (20/155/4, 18/107, 16/117/2, 12/185/4, and 17/104/3) — the last three arriving in 2024. That said, his 2024 passing numbers in the SEC (five touchdowns and 10 interceptions) raised legitimate concerns about his readiness, suggesting Milroe needs more seasoning before he's trusted to carry an offense.

The path to NFL success for Milroe runs through his mental processing. The game needs to slow down for him — he must develop sharper vision, better poise under pressure, and cleaner decision-making before Milroe can be relied upon as a starter. His mechanics also need refinement, particularly when throwing to his left. He won't thrive in situations that demand a quick release or force him into a pure passing role.

Where he excels on the ground, Milroe has clocked a sub-4.5 — with some reports touching 4.40 — and he runs with patience, vision, and elusiveness that allow him to generate big plays even when defenses know he's a threat to take off. His skill set as a runner is legitimately translatable to the NFL level.

Milroe’s deep ball showed promise in college, but extended windows and talented pass catchers around him aided that success. At the next level, he'll need to learn to work through progressions, take checkdowns, and move the chains on methodical drives. Red zone passing in particular (an area that demands precision, timing, and quick reads) is where his limitations are most exposed, and it's arguably the hardest thing to develop at the NFL level.

Jadarian Price→ his ranking

Playing behind Jeremiyah Love for two seasons limited Price's opportunities at Notre Dame, but he made the most of what he got (243 touches across 28 games, 1,420 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 catches). Behind one of college football's premier offensive lines, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry over his final 233 rushing attempts.

His 40 time (4.49) is right at the NFL average for the position, and his ceiling as a pass catcher appears limited. What Price brings is instinctive, downhill running — he reads blocks quickly and attacks the line of scrimmage with urgency, consistently finding the path of least resistance to move the chains. Price profiles as an inside runner at first glance, but his short-area quickness and cutting ability let him turn what looks like a power run between the tackles into a bounce outside, catching defenses off guard.

His three kickoff return touchdowns suggest his straight-line speed plays better in open space than his combine time implies, and Price may offer more as a receiver than his college usage would indicate. In terms of overall profile, Price draws a reasonable comparison to David Montgomery — the kind of tough, reliable between-the-tackles runner who complements a more explosive backfield partner, similar to what Montgomery provided alongside Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit over the past three seasons.

Zach Charbonnet→ his ranking

Charbonnet came to the NFL with the tools to handle a full workload. He's a patient runner with enough burst to threaten defenses in open space, but his vision in congested areas is a weaker point in his skill set. He needs a step or two to fully hit his top gear. His work as a route runner and pass protector both project as strengths, giving him a well-rounded profile that earns him a significant role in Seattle's backfield rotation.

His final two seasons at UCLA were impressive (459 touches producing 3,014 combined yards, 27 touchdowns, and 61 catches). Three outings stood out above the rest: 22/198/1, 259 combined yards with three touchdowns and five catches, and 219 combined yards with three touchdowns and nine catches.

As a rookie, Charbonnet tallied 671 combined yards, one touchdown, and 33 catches on 141 touches, but his receiving efficiency was underwhelming (6.3 yards per catch). Seattle handed him starting snaps from Week 11 through Week 13, and he responded with 226 combined yards, one touchdown, and 11 catches on 59 touches (13.20 FPPG in PPR formats). Charbonnet saw fewer than 10 touches in 10 games and was on the field for 45.5% of the team's offensive snaps.

In his second season, Charbonnet edged out Kenneth Walker in PPR scoring (187.50 to 181.50), helped by Walker missing time, finishing with nearly identical opportunities and output across the board (135 carries for 569 yards and eight touchdowns, plus 42 catches for 340 yards and one score). His efficiency numbers (4.2 yards per carry, 8.1 yards per catch) were solid, but the box scores told a frustrating story. He delivered just two dominant performances (18/91/2 with three catches for 16 yards, and 22/134/2 with seven catches for 59 yards). After Week 3, he topped 14.00 fantasy points just once (38.30) and landed at 6.00 points or fewer in seven outings.

Year three in the Seahawks’ offense, Charbonnet had the reverse outcome from what was expected. He developed into a scoring edge (12 TDs) but lost his momentum and opportunity in the passing game (20/144 – 42/340/1 in 2024). His best fantasy value came in Week 7 (19.50), Week 16 (17.40), Week 17 (26.20), and Week 18 (18.70). Despite setting career highs in touches (204), Charbonnet scored fewer than 10.00 fantasy points in eight of his 17 games. His season ended in the second round of the postseason due to a torn ACL in his left knee that required surgery in late February.

Emanuel Wilson→ his ranking

After barely factoring into the Packers’ offense as a rookie (14/85 rushing with four catches for 23 yards), Wilson stepped up as Green Bay's RB2 in 2024. He was productive with the ball in his hands (103 carries for 502 yards and four touchdowns at 4.9 per carry, but he rarely broke anything explosive, with just one rush exceeding 20 yards. The Packers targeted him 14 times through the air, resulting in 11 catches for 48 yards and a score. He saved his best work for the end of the season, scoring three of his four touchdowns over the final three games (11/52/1, 6/29/1, and 14/73/1).

Wilson's road to the NFL ran through two HBCU programs. At Johnson C. Smith University, he carried the ball 159 times for 1,040 yards and 13 touchdowns, adding 13 catches for 86 yards, before transferring to Fort Valley State, where Wilson posted more impressive stats in 2022 (209 carries for 1,371 yards and 17 touchdowns, with 24 catches for 239 yards and two more scores). He's a thick, physical back at 5'11" and 225 pounds, but his straight-line speed (around 4.60) came in below the NFL average for the position.

Green Bay gave Wilson a career-high 140 touches last season, leading to 595 combined yards with three touchdowns and 15 catches. He failed to gain over 20 yards on any of his 125 carries, leading to a sharp step back in his yards per rush (4.0 – 4.9 in 2024). Wilson was a beast in one game (28/107/2 with two catches for 18 yards) when he drew a start with Josh Jacobs' injured.

Kenny McIntosh

McIntosh has the look of a power runner based on his speed (4.62 40-yard dash), but his short-area quickness and value in the passing game paint a different profile. He runs good routes and handles himself well in pass protection. McIntosh must improve his vision and patience to earn a more significant role with Seattle.

The Georgia Bulldogs gave McIntosh his best opportunity (150/829/10 with 43 catches for 504 yards and two touchdowns) in 2022. Over his three previous seasons, he gained 1,109 combined yards with eight scores and 33 catches.

The Seahawks didn’t give McIntosh a touch in his rookie season due to him missing multiple games with knee and thumb issues. Seattle gave him a bump in chances in three games (7/38 with two catches for seven yards, 7/46, and 7/49) over the last five weeks of 2024. He missed all of 2025 due to a torn ACL in his left knee.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba→ his ranking

Some scouts dinged Smith-Njigba for his route running, quickness, and lack of elite straight-line speed coming into the NFL, but Seattle liked what they saw enough to spend a first-round pick on him in 2023. His hands were a strength, and he was smooth and natural in space after the catch. At the end of the day, he produces on the field, and that's what mattered most.

His 2022 season in college was essentially lost to a hamstring injury — just three games and empty box scores (5/43 on nine targets). It was his 2021 campaign at Ohio State (95/1,606/9 on 112 targets) that sold Seattle on his readiness, highlighted by five dominant performances (15/240/1, 9/139/1, 10/105/1, 11/127, and 15/347/3).

As a rookie, Smith-Njigba caught 63 of 93 targets (67.7%) for 628 yards and four touchdowns. His 10.0 yards per catch and just seven receptions of 20-plus yards pointed to a role that kept him close to the line of scrimmage. He reached double-digit fantasy points in six games (4/63/1, 3/36/1, 6/63, 7/62, 4/48/1, and 6/61), making him a viable flex option in only 35.3% of his matchups. Smith-Njigba was on the field for 64.2% of Seattle's offensive snaps.

2024 opened with mixed results — a strong Week 2 (12/117) surrounded by eight games of underwhelming production (31/271 on 46 targets). Smith-Njigba then broke out in Week 9 (7/180/2) and followed it immediately with another strong showing (10/118). A four-game productive stretch came next (4/79, 5/86/1, 10/83, and 8/100/1) before he faded to close the year (3/32 and 4/13). Seattle elevated him to a true WR1 workload (86.1% snap share), and his expanded role showed up in his consistency — double-digit fantasy points in 12 of 17 starts, six games with double-digit targets, and improved yards per catch (11.3). He finished 10th in wide receiver PPR scoring (253.35).

Greatness arrived in Smith-Njigba’s game and opportunity last season, helped by Sam Darnold’s ability to get him the ball in the deep passing game (15.1 yards per catch, with 27 catches of 20 yards or more, and eight reaching the 40-yard mark). He had a floor of seven catches or more in 13 of his 20 contests, highlighted by five impact showings (8/132/1, 8/162/1, 8/167/2, 7/92/2, and 10/153/1) and a floor of 18.00 PPR fantasy points in nine other matchups. Smith-Njigba gained 100 yards in 10 of his starts, leading to him ranking second in PPR fantasy points (361.00 – 20.54 per game).

In the high-stakes market, he ranks third at wide receiver, while coming off the board as the fifth player. I expect him to repeat his value in catches (120), but his receiving yards should have a pullback due to some regression in his yards per catch. His touchdown production should have another gear.

Cooper Kupp→ his ranking

Kupp's 2021 season stands alone in NFL history. His final line — 145 catches (second all-time behind Michael Thomas's 149 in 2019), 1,947 yards (second all-time behind Calvin Johnson's 1,964 in 2012), and 16 touchdowns — produced 440.0 fantasy points. He averaged 11.2 targets per game, hauled in 30 receptions of at least 20 yards, and nine more that went for 40-plus. Los Angeles gave him double-digit targets in 16 of 20 games, including the playoffs, and Kupp scored at least two touchdowns in six matchups. Eight outings crossed the 30-point threshold in PPR formats (37.30, 30.60, 34.00, 37.60, 31.30, 34.70, 32.30, and 37.20), and he dipped below 17.00 fantasy points just once. Kupp topped 100 receiving yards 12 times and held a floor of seven catches in 17 games.

He picked up right where he left off in 2022, going nuclear over the first eight weeks (72/813/6 — 25.06 FPPG) and pacing toward 153 catches, 1,728 yards, and 13 touchdowns before a right high-ankle sprain ended his season in Week 9. Even with a partial season, Kupp ranked 23rd in wide receiver PPR scoring (200.50) and delivered five standout performances (13/128/1, 11/108/2, 14/122, 7/125/1, and 8/127/1). His one blemish was a meaningful drop in yards per catch — from 13.4 in 2021 down to 10.8.

A hamstring injury suffered in early August 2023 cost him the first four games of the regular season. He looked like himself in Weeks 5 and 6 (8/118 and 7/148/1) before going cold for five straight games (2/29, 4/21, 2/48, 1/11, and 3/18), doing real damage to fantasy rosters. The Rams brought him back into their receiving fold from Week 13 through Week 17 (28/314/3), capped by back-to-back strong outings (8/115/1 and 8/111/1).

His 2024 season was hard to make sense of. Kupp exploded out of the gate in Week 1 (14/120/1 on 21 targets) with Nacua sidelined, then suffered another ankle injury in Week 2 (4/37, 52% of snaps) that kept him out of the starting lineup until Week 8 — right as Nacua came back. Over the six games that followed, he was productive in five of them (11/104, 7/80, 6/106/2, 8/60/1, and 5/92/1), only to get phased out over the next four weeks (0/0, 3/24, 1/29, and 1/29 on just 10 combined targets) before sitting out Week 18. Despite the inconsistency, the Rams gave him WR1 snap counts in seven of his final eight appearances.

The hope of Kupp regaining his previous form with Seattle never materialized. Across his 19 games (including the postseason), he caught only 62 passes for 750 yards and three touchdowns on 93 targets. His catch rate (66.7%) held form, but 4.9 targets per game didn’t pay the fantasy bills. Kupp gained 20 yards or more on eight catches. He scored double-digit fantasy points in only seven matchups (7/90, 6/59, 2/40/1, 2/35/1, 5/60, 4/36/1, and 6/12), with the last three coming in the postseason. He finished 53rd in PPR scoring (118.30).

Rashid Shaheed→ his ranking

Shaheed's college career at Weber State was brief but productive (146 catches for 2,164 yards and 18 touchdowns over five seasons), with 30 carries adding another 179 yards and two scores. His best individual season came in 2018 (41/442/5). New Orleans signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

He made an immediate impression as a rookie, turning just 34 targets into 28 catches for 545 yards and three touchdowns, an 82.4% catch rate that told you everything about his potential and explosiveness. Shaheed made noise early with two first-touch scores (1/44/1 rushing and 1/53/1 receiving) and finished strong over the final five weeks (4/75, 3/95/1, 4/41, 6/79, and 3/34). He also contributed on special teams, returning 20 punts for 193 yards and 14 kickoffs for 320 yards.

Shaheed took a clear step forward in 2023, setting new career bests in every major receiving category (46 catches, 719 yards, five touchdowns, and 75 targets). His four best games were explosive (5/100/1 in Week 1, 2/103/1 in Week 6, 3/153/1 in Week 8, and 5/74/1 in Week 16), and he added 723 combined return yards and a score on special teams. Shaheed was on the field for 57.3% of New Orleans' offensive snaps and generated chunk plays consistently — 12 receptions of at least 20 yards, seven of which reached the 40-yard mark. A thigh injury cost him two games.

His 2024 season showed more of the same upside before it was cut short. Shaheed played well in four of his first six outings (3/73/1, 4/109/1, 8/97, and 4/86/1), sandwiched around a zero-catch game in Week 3 and a wasted opportunity in Week 6 (1/13 on seven targets). A torn meniscus in mid-October ended his season prematurely.

In a split year between New Orleans and Seattle, Shaheed set a career high in catches (59) and targets (92), leading to 756 combined yards but only two scores. He returned 23 punts for 339 yards and one score, with more chances in kickoffs with Seattle (14/418/1). Shaheed offered four playable games (4/52/1, 4/114/1, 9/75, and 5/68) with Seattle, but only two with the Seahawks (4/67 and 5/74).

Tory Horton→ his ranking

Horton spent his first two college seasons at Nevada before transferring to Colorado State, where he blossomed into one of the more prolific receivers in the Mountain West. He posted back-to-back high-volume campaigns in 2022 and 2023 (71/1,131/8 and 96/1,136/8 across 24 games), building on a solid foundation laid at Nevada (20/336/5 and 52/659/5). A knee injury derailed what could have been an even stronger draft profile, cutting his 2024 season short after just six games (26/353/1).

Seattle selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 draft after Horton ran a 4.41 at the combine. His biggest obstacle at the next level will be holding up against physical coverage. Defenders who can get their hands on him at the line of scrimmage give him trouble. When given a clean release, though, he gets into his routes quickly and has the tools to threaten defenses at multiple levels. Horton brings reliable hands, natural vision in the open field, and the route-running polish to create separation against varied coverage looks.

In his rookie season with Seattle, Horton scored on 38.4% of his 13 catches, leading to 161 yards and five scores on 23 targets over eight games. He also added a punt return for a touchdown (16/238/1) in Week 3. Unfortunately, his season ended in Week 9 due to groin and shin injuries, which required surgery after the regular season.

AJ Barner→ his ranking

After a quiet final three seasons at Indiana and Michigan (80/693/8 on 119 targets), the Seahawks invested a fourth-round pick (2024) in Barner. He beat his draft expectation in his rookie year (30/245/4 on 38 targets) while offering two playable games (2/27/1 and 5/34/1).

Seattle gave Barner TE1 snaps (79.3%) last season, and he rewarded their trust with a better-than-expected progression year (52/519/6 on 68 targets). Barner offered starting fantasy value in eight games (2/28/1, 3/32/1, 7/53/2, 3/71, 3/25/1, 4/50/1, 3/43/1, and 4/54/1) while scoring under 6.00 fantasy points in 10 matchups.

Elijah Arroyo→ his ranking

Injuries limited Arroyo to a minimal role during his first three seasons at Miami (11/163/1), with a torn right ACL in 2022 and a lingering knee issue the following year keeping him off the field for extended stretches. He finally got a chance to show what he could do in his final season in college (35 catches for 590 yards and seven touchdowns at 16.9 yards per reception). Consistent volume was hard to come by even then, with only four games producing more than three catches (4/89, 6/79, 5/44/1, and 4/64/1).

His knee history was the first thing any NFL team needed to weigh on draft day. Beyond that, his release off the line and the overall foundation of his route running are legitimate concerns heading into the NFL. One thing that does show up on tape is his awareness as a receiver. Arroyo keeps his eyes downfield and locates throwing windows naturally. He'll need to develop as a blocker to carve out consistent playing time at the next level, and his build (6'4" and 235 lbs.) sits closer to a big slot receiver than a traditional in-line tight end.

What the highlights do show is a player who can be dangerous in space. Arroyo’s elusive after the catch when targeted near the line of scrimmage, and when defenses give him room past the second level, he has the speed to turn those opportunities into big plays. Under different circumstances (without the knee concerns), Arroyo would be a more exciting tight end prospect for a team already stocked at quarterback and receiver. Seattle respected his game enough to draft him in the second round last year.

In his rookie season, Arroyo caught 15 of his 26 targets for 179 yards and one score. His only playable game (2/29/1) came in Week 9. As painted in his college resume, a knee issue cost him the final four games of the regular season, along with two contests in the playoffs.

Jason Myers

From 2018 to 2020, Myers made 80 of his 88 field goals (90.9%). Unfortunately, he lost his way in 2021, resulting in six missed field goals in his 23 attempts (73.9%).

Over the past four seasons, Myers made 136 of his 157 field goals (86.6%), upping his career success from long-range (51-for-75). He converted 93.0% of his 428 career extra-point chances. Last year, Myers led the NFL in kicker scoring (217.30), thanks to a league-high 48 field goals. He made 41 of his chances, with repeated success from 50 yards or more (9-for-12).