The Seattle Seahawks Dream Team

Below are the abbreviations for the positional players:


QB = quarterback
RB = running back
FB = full back
WR = wide receiver
TE = tight end

C = center
OT = offensive tackle
OG = offensive guard

DT = defensive tackle
DE = defensive end

LB = line backer

CB = corner back
S = safety
SS = strong safety
FS = free safety

P = punter
PK = place kicker
KR = kick returner

In the 2003 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected Marcus Trufant (CB) with the 11th overall pick. Seattle got a terrific player with this draft pick and Trufant now has a long-term contract with the club.

In round 2, the Seahawks drafted Ken Hamlin (S). Trufant and Hamlin solidified Seattle's secondary, which helped the team be one of the better defenses in the NFL. However, Hamlin suffered career-threatening injuries in an off-the-field incident in October 2005. He has since recovered from those injuries and now plays for the Dallas Cowboys with his own long-term contract. Regardless of Hamlin's injuries, he was still a good pick for the Seahawks (you can't expect a player to be seriously injured after you draft him).

The Seahawks picked Wayne Hunter (OT) in the 3rd round and was not a good selection (he was with the team for only three years). A better draft pick here would have been Justin Fargas (RB).

In the 4th round of the 2003 NFL Draft, the Seahawks selected Seneca Wallace (QB). He has had to play quite a bit in 2008 to cover for an injured Matt Hasselbeck, but as you will read below, a better quarterback could have been drafted. At this spot in the draft, Seattle should have picked Asante Samuel (CB) or Terrence McGee (CB).

The Seahawks actually had a second draft pick in the 4th round and it was used on Solomon Bates (LB). This was a terrible pick (evidenced by his two-year stay with the club). Better options like Robert Mathis (DE) and David Diehl (OT) were still available.

The Seattle Seahawks drafted Chris Davis (FB) in round 5. Again, another bad pick that should have gone to Cato June (LB). A few undrafted NFL stars that could have been drafted or signed by the Seahawks, but weren't, were Tony Romo (QB), Antonio Gates (TE), Kris Dielman (OG) and Gary Brackett (LB).


Summary Of Players The Seattle Seahawks Should Have Acquired In 2003

Justin Fargas
Asante Samuel
Robert Mathis
Cato June
Tony Romo
Antonio Gates
Kris Dielman
Gary Brackett

With the 23rd overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, the Seahawks selected Marcus Tubbs (DT). Tubbs could have been a huge talent, but numerous injuries has sidelined his career. The Seattle Seahawks should have drafted Bob Sanders (SS).

In the 2nd round, the Seahawks selected Michael Boulware (SS). He was not the impact player Seattle thought he should have been and was traded to the Houston Texans before the 2007 NFL season. The Seahawks should have drafted Darnell Dockett (DT), Nathan Vasher (CB), Nick Hardwick (C), Chris Cooley (TE), Matt Schaub (QB), Jerricho Cotchery (WR) or Nate Kaeding (PK).

In round 4, the Seahawks picked Niko Koutouvides (LB) and did not develop into a NFL star. A better pick here would have been Jared Allen (DE) or Michael Turner (RB). The Seahawks drafted D.J. Hackett (WR) in the 5th round. Hackett was not a stud receiver and was not resigned by the Seahawks in 2008. The club could have drafted Derrick Ward (RB).

The Seattle Seahawks had a terrible 2004 NFL Draft. All of their draft picks could have been better.


Summary Of Players The Seattle Seahawks Should Have Acquired In 2004

Bob Sanders
Darnell Dockett
Jared Allen
Derrick Ward

Chris Spencer (C) was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the 26th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. Spencer has been a starter for most of his career so far with Seattle, so this is considered a good pick for them. However, Logan Mankins (OG) and Roddy White (WR) were still on the draft board, but Seattle filled a need with a starter.

The Seahawks hit a home run with there 2nd round pick, Lofa Tatupu (LB). In his first three years, he has been a Pro Bowler every season. Tatupu gives the Seahawks a wealth of defensive production. This is perhaps Seattle's best draft pick in recent years.

In round 3, the Seahawks selected David Greene (QB) and this was a waste of a draft pick. He was cut after only two years of service with the Seahawks. Seattle should have drafted Kyle Orton (QB). Ray Willis (OT) was picked in the 4th round and is mainly used as a backup in Seattle. The Seahawks had a chance to draft Pro Bowlers Marion Barber III (RB) or Trent Cole (DE) instead.

Jeb Huckeba (DE) was grabbed in the 5th round by Seattle. He lasted only two years. The Seahawks could have picked or signed anyone from this list of undrafted players that became NFL stars: Ryan Grant (RB), Joshua Cribbs (KR) and Atari Bigby (S).


Summary Of Players The Seattle Seahawks Should Have Acquired In 2005

Kyle Orton
Trent Cole
Ryan Grant
Joshua Cribbs
Atari Bigby

1. Matt Hasselbeck
2. Julius Jones
3. Seattle Seahawks defense
4. Bobby Engram
5. John Carlson

With the 31st overall pick, the Seahawks selected Kelly Jennings (CB). It's still early, but so far Jennings has not made a name for himself. He is a starter, but other NFL stars like DeMeco Ryans (LB), Marcus McNeill (OT), Devin Hester (KR), Maurice Jones-Drew (RB) or Greg Jennings (WR) were still on the draft board.

In round 2, the Seattle Seahawks picked Darryl Tapp (DE). Tapp is a solid player and with time, could be an elite football player. Seattle could have considered Brandon Marshall (WR), Owen Daniels (TE) or Leon Washington (RB), but Tapp was a need for the team.

Rob Sims (OG) was drafted in round 4 and so far is not an impact player. The Seahawks could have gone with a better pick here like Omar Gaither (LB). In the 5th round of the 2006 NFL Draft, David Kirtman (FB) was selected and was cut before the 2008 NFL season. The Seahawks had an opportunity to draft Antoine Bethea (FS).

With another wasted pick in round 7, Seattle selected Ben Obomanu (WR) who has not been a force yet with Seattle. However, three draft picks later, a football player by the name of Marques Colston (WR) was drafted and has been an elite wide receiver from day one for the New Orleans Saints. Seattle could have drafted Colston and would have gave the Seahawks much needed receiver depth.


Summary Of Players The Seattle Seahawks Should Have Acquired In 2006

DeMeco Ryans
Omar Gaither
Antoine Bethea
Marques Colston

Some of the Seahawks' draft picks have been winners and obviously some have been losers. Seattle has reached the Super Bowl recently in February 2006. However, a few changes of draft picks or signings of undrafted football players could have brought more depth and talent to the Seattle Seahawks. Perhaps these few changes could have given Seattle another Super Bowl appearance.

The team listed below is the result of picking more Pro Bowl stars and other NFL impact players from 2003 - 2006. The Seattle Seahawks "Dream Team" is based on team needs and draft locations.

Tony Romo (QB)
Kyle Orton (QB)

Ryan Grant (RB)
Justin Fargas (RB)
Derrick Ward (RB)

Greg Jennings (WR)
Marques Colston (WR)

Antonio Gates (TE)
Owen Daniels (TE)

Chris Spencer (C)
David Diehl (OT)
Kris Dielman (OG)

Darnell Dockett (DT)
Jared Allen (DE)
Trent Cole (DE)

Lofa Tatupu (LB)
Omar Gaither (LB)
Cato June (LB)
Gary Brackett (LB)

Asante Samuel (CB)
Marcus Trufant (CB)
Ken Hamlin (S)
Atari Bigby (S)
Bob Sanders (SS)
Antoine Bethea (FS)

Joshua Cribbs (KR)