The Seahawks entered Tuesday with three unsigned draft picks, but had their entire class signed by the end of the day. The team announced that they’ve signed second-round linebacker Boye Mafe, second-round running back Kenneth Walker III and fourth-round defensive back Coby Bryant.
Mafe was selected with the No. 40 pick following a standout career at Minnesota. That includes a 2021 campaign where he compiled 26 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks en route to second-team All-Big Ten honors. In Seattle, he should temporarily provide some depth behind the projected starting linebacker trio of Jordyn Brooks, Cody Barton and Uchenna Nwosu.
Walker had a breakout season at Michigan in 2021, finishing with 1,636 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. That performance earned him a long list of awards, and the Seahawks ended up using the No. 41 pick on him, making Walker the second RB off the draft board. With Chris Carson retiring, the rookie will immediately see a role in Seattle’s offense alongside running back Rashaad Penny.
Bryant earned the Jim Thorpe award as college football’s top defensive back in 2021 after finishing with 34 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes defended in 14 games with Cincinnati. The Seahawks used the No. 109 pick on him, and he’ll provide some depth at cornerback.
With the signings, the Seahawks have signed their entire draft class.
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