Grading each rookie for Seahawks through first 10 games of 2018

The Seahawks needed more from their rookie class of 2018 than they did from other draft classes in several years. How is the class grading so far?

The Seahawks aren’t a franchise used to needing their rookies to be very impactful. For nearly a decade Seattle has had talented veterans like Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor to make the team good. But now those two players are gone and several others with them.

In fact, the 2018 draftees along with the ones from 2017 are beginning to form the core of the Seahawks. And this is a good thing. Because the 2017 class is turning out to be a good one, despite the issue about Seattle drafting Malik McDowell with their first pick.

Seattle has three players from 2017 that are starters, running back Chris Carson, safety Tedric Thompson and cornerback Shaquill Griffin. The 2018 class has so far produced two starters, punter Michael Dickson and cornerback Tre Flowers. And tight end Will Dissly started earlier in the season before he was injured.

So basically 20 percent that would make up the possible starters on the offense and defense and the two kicking specialists consist of the last two draft classes. Not every pick is going to be perfect and John Schneider struggled for a few years it seems. But the last two drafts have gone well.

And while the 2018 class is still mostly trying to find its way, there have been moments for most every rookie Seattle has. And that includes one undrafted player who could have a big impact in future seasons.

Here are the grades for the Seahawks rookies through 10 games.