3 Underrated Seahawks That Could Make Some Noise This Season

    When I hear the word underrated, I think of players who contribute a lot to a team but don't get the recognition they deserve. Today, I’m highlighting three Seahawks who deserve way more love and could have huge seasons in 2025.

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR)

By the end of last season, the Seahawks finally started using JSN the way he was meant to be used—putting him in space to take advantage of his run-after-catch ability and contested catch skills. Early on, the offense leaned on the familiar duo of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. But as the season went on, JSN began to carve out that WR2 role—and by the final stretch, he looked like the true WR1, even edging out DK.

Now that DK and Lockett are gone, JSN is expected to take on a much bigger role with more targets and more chances to shine. The biggest difference? Quarterback play. Geno Smith was too inconsistent—either throwing 3 TDs or giving the ball away twice. But with Sam Darnold coming off his breakout year with the Vikings, I expect him to feed JSN regularly. This could be the year JSN becomes a star.

2. Julian Love (S)

In my opinion, Julian Love was the second-best player on our defense last season—if not the best. He’s a straight-up playmaker. Even though the secondary with Love, Devon Witherspoon, and Tariq Woolen had its ups and downs, it showed flashes. And with Nick Emmanwori and other new additions coming in, I fully believe this unit can become a Top 5 defense in the league.

Julian Love led the team with 109 total tackles—the first time in 20 years that a DB has led the Seahawks in tackles. He also posted 3 interceptions, 12 pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles. With Mike Macdonald entering his second year as Head Coach, I expect Love to take another big leap in leadership and production.

3. Derrick Hall (EDGE)

After a quiet rookie season with 0 sacks, Derrick Hall bounced back in a major way in 2024. He finished with 8 sacks, 37 total tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and even had a scoop-and-score touchdown. Hall ranked 8th in PFF’s pass rush gradewhile playing just the 32nd-most snaps among edge rushers. That means he was one of the most efficient pass rushers per snap in the entire league.

If he sees more time on the field this year—which he should—it’s safe to say Hall will be a problem for opposing QBs. His motor, strength, and explosiveness are finally being put to use in a defense built for him. Watch out for #58 in August.

Final Thoughts:
These three players—JSN, Love, and Hall—aren’t just underrated. They’re underestimated, and that’s a mistake. Don’t be surprised if all three take a big leap in 2025 and become core pieces of this next-gen Seahawks squad.