Seahawks have 2 of NFL’s top 20 leaders in passer rating allowed

Fans looking for a silver lining can take heart in knowing the team got a brilliant draft class this year, including the most-promising young cornerback in the NFL.

Seahawks fans could be forgiven if they feel hopeless heading into Week 16. Seattle has lost four of five games and their chances of making the playoffs are dwindling rapidly. Fans looking for a silver lining can take heart in knowing the team got a brilliant draft class this year, including the most-promising young cornerback in the NFL.

Fifth-round pick Tariq Woolen has become a star right away, currently leading his position in Pro Bowl voting and the league in interceptions. He’s also among the top five in passer rating allowed. In fact, Seattle has two players among the league leaders. Here are the top 20.

Seahawks CB Tariq Woolen among NFL leaders in passer rating allowed

The brightest gem in the bag is cornerback Tariq Woolen, who has taken the league by storm with his athleticism and ability to make plays on the ball.

The Seahawks have hit an absolute grand slam in the 2022 NFL draft, netting what looks to be an unheard of five long-term starters in one fell swoop.

While there are reasons to be excited about Charles Cross, Abe Lucas, Coby Bryant and Ken Walker, the brightest gem in the bag is cornerback Tariq Woolen, who has taken the league by storm with his athleticism and ability to make plays on the ball. After six games Woolen leads the NFL with four interceptions. He is also among the league leaders in passer rating allowed.

Here are the top 25 leaders in this category, according to Pro Football Reference.