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Analyzing the market value for the Seahawks top 7 free agents

By Geoff Shull

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Cornerback Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Football Team in the first half at FedExField on December 20, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Cornerback Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Football Team in the first half at FedExField on December 20, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 27: Jacob Hollister #86 of the Seattle Seahawks scores one yard touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 27: Jacob Hollister #86 of the Seattle Seahawks scores one yard touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Player 3: Jacob Hollister, TE

Jacob Hollister has been a solid grab for the Seahawks. This is especially true considering it only cost the team a conditional 7th round draft pick to acquire him.

Last season, Hollister was brought up from the practice squad due to an unfortunate injury to Will Dissly. He was a bright spot amongst an otherwise desolate situation. He surprised many with his ability to catch the rock and do so consistently.

The team obviously thought he had the potential to become something special. They placed a second-round tender on him in the off-season. This came in at a price tag of $3.25 million.  A nice bump for a player who was coming off a minimum deal, and failing to make the initial roster.

Hollister has continued to show his pass-catching abilities this season. In fact, he led the tight ends this year in receptions (25) and targets (40). He also had a passer rating of 90.5 when targeted.

Now the question lies with what is his worth. This is especially true if Seattle is indeed going back to a pound the rock mentality, as Pete Carroll indicated in his end of season presser. There are also concerns about Hollister’s lackluster blocking abilities.

I will say Hollister did improve this year in that department. However, I still can’t bring myself to trust him in a key blocking situation. It makes me uncomfortable investing in a tight end long term who doesn’t fit the long-term vision of how the team plans to play. A la pound the rock.

Market valuation: 3 years, $10.5 million ($3.5 million per year).

Market comp: Ryan Griffen, Texans.

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