Round 3: Nazair Jones, Defensive Tackle
After his rookie season, it looked like Nazair Jones would be a solid third round pick for this Seattle squad.
However, he only appeared in nine games in 2018, making just seven tackles. He was reportedly undergoing a switch from three-tech to five-tech, as the team tried to find a way to make him useful along the defensive line.
Jones then suffered an injury in 2019 and never saw the field, spending the entire year on the injured reserve.
Now – he’ll look to once again compete for a spot on a defensive line that could use some help getting to the pass rusher.
He has a lot of ground to make up to prove he’s worth a spot on the 53-man roster though, and his time in a Seattle uniform could be coming to a close.
Round 4: Lano Hill, Safety
The Seahawks took three safeties in the 2017 NFL Draft: Tedric Thompson, Mike Tyson and Delano Hill.
Only Hill remains, and he lopped two letters off the front of his name.
Hill is the fourth safety at this point, behind Quandre Diggs, Bradley McDougald and Marquise Blair. Ugo Amadi is in the picture as well, although he seems likely to settle into a role as the team’s nickel corner.
For Hill to make the squad in 2020, he will need to demonstrate proficiency on the special teams and the versatility to play both safety spots, which would allow him to be a backup option.
Otherwise, he could find himself looking for a new job when the summer is over.