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Five free agents that need to be Seahawks next year

By Geoff Shull

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans catches a touchdown over Brandon Carr #39 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans catches a touchdown over Brandon Carr #39 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 21: J.C. Jackson #27 of the New England Patriots defends a pass intended for Cole Beasley #10 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 21: J.C. Jackson #27 of the New England Patriots defends a pass intended for Cole Beasley #10 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /

Can’t miss player 3: J.C. Jackson, cornerback

If Pete Carroll is truly trying to win by investing in his defensive backs, J.C. Jackson is a cant-miss player. When you think of what you want in a cornerback, I guarantee you, Jackson can provide it.

As an undrafted free agent, Jackson always had an uphill battle to make an impact. He was amongst the lowest-paid players in the league. Many players shrink in the face of this challenge. Jackson simply put a chip on his shoulder and bulldozed his way to the top.

Jackson is sticky in coverage. He can play man to man or zone. He has the desired size the Seahawks covet at 6’1″ and 200lbs. Best of all, he is an absolute ballhawk.

Last season he had the second-most interceptions in the league at 9. Jackson also had more pass breakups (6) than touchdowns allowed (5). His career completion percentage allowed is just 49.7%. to put it into perspective, Shaquill Griffin has allowed a 55.5% completion rate since entering the league.

Jackson is only 25 years old and likely going to be the most coveted cornerback on the market. He will not be an inexpensive free agent to target. However, if Seattle really wants to build around the secondary, this would be a move to do just that.

Suggested contract: 4 years, $60 million.

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