Best Seattle Seahawks Players of All-Time Tier List

The best Seattle Seahawks players of all-time tier list starts with Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Steve Largent and Walter Jones. That top tier covers almost the entire franchise identity. Wilson is the greatest quarterback in team history. Wagner became the defensive brain of the Super Bowl era. Largent was the original offensive icon. Jones is one of the greatest offensive tackles football has ever seen.

This is a pure tier list, not a strict 1-through-40 ranking. The tier itself is the ranking. Once players are inside the same tier, they are grouped together in the same Seahawks legacy range rather than ordered from best to worst.

The Seahawks’ all-time board is loaded with different eras. The early years gave Seattle Steve Largent, Jim Zorn, Dave Brown, Jacob Green and Curt Warner. The Holmgren era brought Matt Hasselbeck, Shaun Alexander, Walter Jones, Steve Hutchinson and the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance. Then the Pete Carroll era delivered the Legion of Boom, Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch, Bobby Wagner and Seattle’s first Super Bowl title.

This ranking is based only on what each player did with the Seahawks franchise. Peak, production, longevity, awards, playoff impact, franchise records, championships and overall Seattle legacy all matter.

How We Ranked the Best Seattle Seahawks Players of All-Time

This ranking weighs each player’s Seahawks career first. Team production, peak value, awards, postseason impact, Super Bowl value, franchise records, longevity and era context all count.

Russell Wilson’s full career outside Seattle does not change his Seahawks case. D.K. Metcalf’s post-Seattle career does not change what he did in Seattle. Tyler Lockett’s full NFL résumé does not erase a decade of elite franchise receiving value. This is strictly about Seahawks legacy.

This is not just a fame list. It is about who gave Seattle the most valuable and lasting football.

Tier 7: Important Seahawks Legends and Memorable Franchise Pieces

Tier 7 includes Russell Okung, Ricky Watters, Joey Galloway, Duane Brown, Chris Gray, Max Unger, and Marcus Trufant.

Tier 7 still has real Seahawks value. There are offensive linemen who protected franchise quarterbacks, productive skill players and a long-term cornerback who became one of the most recognizable defenders in Seattle’s pre-Legion of Boom years.

Russell Okung

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 6 seasons with Seattle, Pro Bowl left tackle, starter on the Super Bowl XLVIII championship team.

Russell Okung was the left tackle during the early Russell Wilson years and the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship run. He was athletic, powerful and important to the offensive identity Seattle wanted to build.

Injuries were part of the story, but Okung’s best Seahawks years were strong. Protecting Wilson and blocking for Marshawn Lynch during that era gives him lasting value.

Ricky Watters

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 4 seasons with Seattle, 4,000-plus rushing yards, multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons as a Seahawk.

Ricky Watters arrived in Seattle after already building a strong NFL résumé, but he still gave the Seahawks real production. He ran with attitude, caught passes and gave the offense veteran reliability.

His Seattle chapter was not his only chapter, but it was productive. Watters helped bridge the franchise toward the Mike Holmgren years.

Joey Galloway

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 5 seasons with Seattle, 4,457 receiving yards, 37 receiving touchdowns, explosive deep threat and return weapon.

Joey Galloway was one of the most explosive athletes in early Seahawks receiver history. He had the speed to threaten deep, flip field position and make defenses respect every route.

His time in Seattle ended with a trade to Dallas, but the peak was exciting. Galloway gave the franchise a true big-play receiver before later eras rewrote the passing numbers.

Duane Brown

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 5 seasons with Seattle, multiple Pro Bowls as a Seahawk, longtime left tackle for Russell Wilson.

Duane Brown gave Seattle badly needed stability at left tackle after arriving from Houston. Even late in his career, he brought elite experience and protection value.

Brown’s best work helped extend the Russell Wilson era and gave the offense a veteran anchor on the edge. His Seattle chapter was not long enough to rank higher, but the value was obvious.

Chris Gray

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 10 seasons with Seattle, 145-plus starts, longtime starting guard and center.

Chris Gray gave the Seahawks years of reliable interior offensive line play. He could play guard, fill in at center and stay available through multiple offensive eras.

That kind of durability is easy to underrate. Gray was not always a headline name, but he was one of the line constants during an important Seahawks stretch.

Max Unger

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 6 seasons with Seattle, Pro Bowl center, First-Team All-Pro selection, Super Bowl XLVIII champion.

Max Unger was the center of the Seahawks’ best era. He handled line calls, protected the middle and gave the offense a high-IQ presence up front.

Seattle eventually traded him to New Orleans in the Jimmy Graham deal, but Unger’s Seahawks legacy was already set. He was a champion and one of the best centers the franchise has had.

Marcus Trufant

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 10 seasons with Seattle, 21 interceptions, Pro Bowl cornerback, longtime starter.

Marcus Trufant was the top Seahawks cornerback before the Legion of Boom took over the position group’s history. He was tough, consistent and gave Seattle a reliable cover man for a decade.

His 2007 Pro Bowl season was the peak, but the longevity matters just as much. Trufant was a franchise corner before Richard Sherman made the role famous nationally.

Tier 6: Top Seahawks With Strong Careers

Tier 6 includes John Williams, Chad Brown, Darrell Jackson, Lofa Tatupu, Brian Blades, Chris Warren, and Fredd Young.

Tier 6 has offense, defense, special teams and old-school Seahawks production. This group includes productive receivers, Pro Bowl linebackers, a versatile fullback and a running back who carried the offense before Shaun Alexander became the franchise rushing king.

John Williams

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 8 seasons with Seattle, 2,500-plus rushing yards, 4,000-plus receiving yards, one of the franchise’s best receiving backs.

John Williams was one of the Seahawks’ most versatile offensive players. He could run, block, catch and give Seattle a reliable outlet in the passing game.

Fullbacks rarely get enough love on all-time lists, but Williams was more than a lead blocker. His receiving production made him a real offensive weapon.

Chad Brown

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 8 main seasons with Seattle, 2 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk, multiple double-digit sack seasons.

Chad Brown gave Seattle high-end linebacker play in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He could rush, run, cover and bring energy to the defense.

His best Seahawks seasons were Pro Bowl-level work. Brown helped give the defense real star power before the later Super Bowl-era group arrived.

Darrell Jackson

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 7 seasons with Seattle, 441 receptions, 6,445 receiving yards, 47 receiving touchdowns.

Darrell Jackson was Matt Hasselbeck’s most productive receiver during the Seahawks’ first Super Bowl era. He had speed, route ability and enough chemistry with Hasselbeck to become a consistent No. 1 option.

His 2005 season helped Seattle reach Super Bowl XL. Jackson was not always treated like a superstar nationally, but his Seahawks production was strong.

Lofa Tatupu

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 6 seasons with Seattle, 3 Pro Bowls, key middle linebacker on the 2005 NFC champion Seahawks.

Lofa Tatupu made an immediate impact as a rookie and became one of the defensive leaders of the 2005 Super Bowl team. He was smart, instinctive and always around the ball.

Injuries shortened the prime, which keeps him lower than the peak might suggest. But for a few seasons, Tatupu was one of the most important players on the roster.

Brian Blades

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 11 seasons with Seattle, 581 receptions, 7,620 receiving yards, 34 touchdowns.

Brian Blades was the bridge receiver between Steve Largent’s era and the next version of the Seahawks offense. He was productive, tough and reliable through years when Seattle did not always have quarterback stability.

His 581 catches still stand as one of the best totals in franchise history. Blades gave Seattle a dependable receiving presence for more than a decade.

Chris Warren

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 8 seasons with Seattle, 6,706 rushing yards, 44 rushing touchdowns, 3 Pro Bowls.

Chris Warren was one of the best running backs in Seahawks history before Shaun Alexander took over the record book. He had size, speed and enough consistency to post multiple big seasons.

His 1994 season was especially strong, and his Pro Bowl stretch gave Seattle a true offensive identity. Warren belongs high in any franchise running back conversation.

Fredd Young

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 4 seasons with Seattle, 4 Pro Bowls, elite special teams player and linebacker.

Fredd Young had a shorter Seahawks run, but he made it count. He became one of the NFL’s best special teams players and also brought real linebacker value.

Four Pro Bowls in four Seattle seasons is hard to ignore. Young was a major early Seahawks standout even without a long franchise stay.

Tier 5: Seahawks Franchise Greats

Tier 5 includes D.K. Metcalf, Jim Zorn, Michael Bennett, Curt Warner, Dave Brown, and Jeff Bryant

Tier 5 has serious franchise personality. There is a modern physical receiver, the original quarterback, a Super Bowl pass rusher, a classic running back and two defenders from the franchise’s early decades.

D.K. Metcalf

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 6 seasons with Seattle, 438 receptions, 6,324 receiving yards, 48 receiving touchdowns, multiple Pro Bowls.

Metcalf’s Seahawks peak was loud. Metcalf gave Seattle rare size, speed, red-zone power and a true alpha receiver presence after the Legion of Boom era ended. The departure keeps his Seattle legacy from climbing even higher, but his production and physical style absolutely belong on this list.

Jim Zorn

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 9 seasons with Seattle, 20,122 passing yards, 107 touchdown passes, original franchise quarterback.

Jim Zorn was the Seahawks’ first real quarterback identity. He brought creativity, movement and a left-handed style that helped make the expansion-era team fun.

His connection with Steve Largent gave Seattle its first true offensive signature. Zorn’s numbers have been passed, but his franchise importance remains huge.

Michael Bennett

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 5 seasons with Seattle, 39 sacks, 3 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XLVIII champion.

Michael Bennett was one of the most important defensive linemen on the Seahawks’ championship teams. He could rush from the edge, move inside, collapse pockets and wreck blocking plans with quickness.

The Legion of Boom got the headline, but Bennett helped make that defense complete. His pressure up front allowed the secondary to play aggressive football.

Curt Warner

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 7 seasons with Seattle, 6,705 rushing yards, 55 rushing touchdowns, 3 Pro Bowls.

Curt Warner was one of Seattle’s first great running backs. He exploded as a rookie and gave the Seahawks a dangerous rushing threat in the 1980s.

Injuries interrupted what could have been an even bigger career, but the production still holds up. Warner remains one of the most talented backs in franchise history.

Dave Brown

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 11 seasons with Seattle, franchise-record 50 interceptions, 5 interception-return touchdowns.

Dave Brown is the Seahawks’ all-time interceptions leader. That alone gives him a strong place in franchise history.

He was a ballhawk from the beginning of the franchise and helped give Seattle’s early defenses real credibility. Brown’s turnover production remains the standard for Seahawks defensive backs.

Jeff Bryant

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 12 seasons with Seattle, 63 sacks, longtime defensive end.

Jeff Bryant gave the Seahawks years of steady defensive line production. He was durable, physical and part of the franchise’s defensive foundation through the 1980s and early 1990s.

Sixty-plus sacks with one team is not a small contribution. Bryant earned his place through longevity and consistency.

Tier 4: Great Seahawks With Major Cases

Tier 4 includes Dave Krieg, Tyler Lockett, K.J. Wright, Doug Baldwin, Joe Nash, and Eugene Robinson.

Tier 4 is one of the strongest middle tiers on this list. It has long-term quarterbacks, modern receivers, Super Bowl linebackers, defensive linemen and a franchise safety with huge interception production.

Dave Krieg

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 12 seasons with Seattle, 26,132 passing yards, 195 touchdown passes, 3 Pro Bowls.

Dave Krieg gave the Seahawks their best quarterback play before Matt Hasselbeck and Russell Wilson came along. He was streaky, fearless and capable of putting up big numbers in an era that was not as pass-friendly as today.

His fumbles are part of the story, but so are the wins and the production. Krieg helped make Seattle competitive during the 1980s.

Tyler Lockett

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 10 seasons with Seattle, 661 receptions, 8,594 receiving yards, 61 receiving touchdowns, Pro Bowl returner and receiver.

Lockett’s Seahawks legacy is secure. Lockett was one of the most efficient deep threats of his era, a brilliant sideline receiver, a dangerous returner early and one of Russell Wilson’s most trusted targets. He belongs in any Seahawks-focused best wide receivers of all-time discussion.

K.J. Wright

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 10 seasons with Seattle, Super Bowl XLVIII champion, Pro Bowl linebacker, longtime starter next to Bobby Wagner.

K.J. Wright was the perfect running mate for Bobby Wagner. He was long, smart, disciplined and reliable against both the run and pass.

Wright did not always get the same national attention as Wagner, Sherman, Thomas or Chancellor, but his value was massive. Seattle’s defense stayed balanced because Wright handled dirty work at a high level.

Doug Baldwin

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 8 seasons with Seattle, 493 receptions, 6,563 receiving yards, 49 touchdowns, Super Bowl XLVIII champion.

Doug Baldwin was one of the best undrafted success stories in Seahawks history. He was tough, precise, fiery and always seemed to make the catch Seattle needed.

Baldwin was Russell Wilson’s most trusted target through the Super Bowl years. His route running and clutch production made him more than a system receiver.

Joe Nash

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 15 seasons with Seattle, 169 games, Pro Bowl defensive tackle, longtime interior anchor.

Joe Nash gave Seattle one of the longest defensive line careers in franchise history. He played nose tackle and defensive tackle with toughness and consistency for 15 seasons.

That kind of longevity in the trenches is rare. Nash was one of the defensive constants through multiple Seahawks eras.

Eugene Robinson

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 11 seasons with Seattle, 42 interceptions, 3 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk, longtime free safety.

Eugene Robinson was one of the best defensive backs in Seahawks history before Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor redefined the secondary. He had range, ball skills and veteran intelligence.

Forty-two interceptions with Seattle is a huge number. Robinson gave the franchise one of its strongest safety résumés.

Tier 3: Elite Seahawks Legends

Tier 3 includes Marshawn Lynch, Kam Chancellor, Matt Hasselbeck, Jacob Green, and Steve Hutchinson.

Tier 3 is where Seahawks identity gets loud. Beast Mode, the enforcer of the Legion of Boom, the first Super Bowl quarterback, the franchise’s early sack star and a Hall of Fame guard all sit here.

Marshawn Lynch

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 7 Seahawks seasons across two stints, 6,381 rushing yards, 58 rushing touchdowns, Super Bowl XLVIII champion, 4 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk.

Marshawn Lynch is one of the most important players in Seahawks history because he gave the Pete Carroll era its offensive identity. The defense was historic, but Beast Mode was the attitude on offense.

The Beast Quake run against the Saints is the most famous play of his Seattle career, but the full legacy is bigger: toughness, playoff production, Super Bowl power and a personality fans still quote.

Kam Chancellor

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 8 seasons with Seattle, 4 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XLVIII champion, enforcer of the Legion of Boom.

Kam Chancellor was the tone-setter of the Legion of Boom. He hit like a linebacker, covered enough to stay on the field in modern football and made receivers think twice about crossing the middle.

His hit on Vernon Davis, his Super Bowl presence and his leadership made him a franchise icon. Injuries shortened the career, but the peak was pure Seahawks football.

Matt Hasselbeck

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 10 seasons with Seattle, 29,434 passing yards, 174 touchdown passes, 3 Pro Bowls, quarterback of the 2005 NFC champion Seahawks.

Matt Hasselbeck was the quarterback who took the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl. He brought stability, timing and command to Mike Holmgren’s offense.

Russell Wilson eventually passed the records and won the ring, but Hasselbeck’s place in team history is secure. He made Seattle a real NFC contender.

Jacob Green

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 12 seasons with Seattle, 97.5 official sacks, 2 Pro Bowls, longtime defensive end.

Jacob Green was the Seahawks’ original great pass rusher. His sack production still stands near the top of the franchise record book.

Green played before Seattle became a national powerhouse, which makes him easier to overlook. That should not happen. He was one of the best players in early Seahawks history.

Steve Hutchinson

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 5 seasons with Seattle, 3 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk, multiple All-Pro selections, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Steve Hutchinson’s Seahawks run was short compared to his full career, but it was elite. He teamed with Walter Jones to give Seattle one of the best left sides of an offensive line the NFL has seen.

His departure to Minnesota hurt because he was that good. From a Seattle-only view, the peak still belongs high on this list.

Tier 2: Inner-Circle Seahawks Greats

Tier 2 includes Cortez Kennedy, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kenny Easley, and Shaun Alexander.

Tier 2 is strong enough to lead a lot of franchise rankings. It has Hall of Fame defenders, Legion of Boom stars, a Defensive Player of the Year and the franchise rushing leader with an MVP season.

Cortez Kennedy

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 11 seasons with Seattle, 58 sacks, 8 Pro Bowls, 1992 Defensive Player of the Year, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cortez Kennedy was one of the best defensive tackles of his era, and he did it on Seahawks teams that were often nowhere near good enough around him. That makes his résumé even more impressive.

Winning Defensive Player of the Year on a 2-14 team in 1992 tells you everything. Kennedy was dominant enough that voters could not ignore him.

Richard Sherman

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 7 seasons with Seattle, 32 interceptions, 4 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk, 3 First-Team All-Pro selections, Super Bowl XLVIII champion.

Richard Sherman was the face and voice of the Legion of Boom. He was long, physical, smart, loud and elite in Seattle’s press-zone system.

His 2013 NFC Championship Game tip against San Francisco is one of the most iconic plays in franchise history. Sherman belongs in any serious best defensive players of all-time conversation when cornerback peak is part of the debate.

Earl Thomas

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 9 seasons with Seattle, 28 interceptions, 6 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk, 3 First-Team All-Pro selections, Super Bowl XLVIII champion.

Earl Thomas was the range that made the Legion of Boom work. He could erase the deep middle, trigger downhill and let Seattle play aggressive coverage because he covered so much ground.

The ending was messy, but the peak was elite. Thomas was one of the best safeties of his generation and one of the most important players on the Super Bowl defense.

Kenny Easley

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 7 seasons with Seattle, 32 interceptions, 5 Pro Bowls, 1984 Defensive Player of the Year, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Kenny Easley had a shorter career, but the peak was special. He was a hard-hitting, ball-hawking safety who gave Seattle one of its first true defensive superstars.

His 1984 Defensive Player of the Year season remains one of the best individual years in Seahawks history. Easley’s Hall of Fame case was built on peak impact, and the peak was real.

Shaun Alexander

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 8 seasons with Seattle, franchise-record 9,429 rushing yards, franchise-record 100 rushing touchdowns, 2005 NFL MVP, 2005 rushing touchdown leader.

Shaun Alexander is the greatest pure running back in Seahawks history by production. His 2005 season was the peak: MVP, 28 total touchdowns, a Super Bowl trip and one of the most dominant goal-line rushing years ever.

The offensive line was great, but Alexander’s vision, patience and scoring nose made the whole thing work. He belongs in any Seahawks-focused best running backs of all-time discussion.

Tier 1: Greatest Seattle Seahawks Players Ever

Tier 1 includes Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Steve Largent, and Walter Jones.

Tier 1 is the top of Seahawks football. It has the franchise quarterback, the defensive captain, the original receiving legend and one of the greatest tackles in NFL history.

Russell Wilson

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 10 seasons with Seattle, franchise-record 37,059 passing yards, franchise-record 292 passing touchdowns, Super Bowl XLVIII champion, 9 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk.

Russell Wilson is the greatest quarterback in Seahawks history. He arrived as a third-round pick, won the starting job immediately and helped Seattle become one of the NFL’s defining teams of the 2010s.

Wilson’s Seattle chapter remains legendary: one Super Bowl title, two Super Bowl appearances, franchise passing records and years of impossible fourth-quarter plays. He belongs in any serious best quarterbacks of all-time conversation from a franchise-value lens.

Bobby Wagner

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 11 Seahawks seasons across two stints, franchise-record 1,500-plus tackles, Super Bowl XLVIII champion, multiple First-Team All-Pro selections, 9 Pro Bowls as a Seahawk.

Bobby Wagner is one of the greatest linebackers of his generation and arguably the best defensive player in Seahawks history. He was the brain of the defense after the Legion of Boom era began changing, and he stayed elite far longer than most linebackers do.

His tackling, leadership, coverage instincts and Super Bowl ring make him a clear Tier 1 franchise legend.

Steve Largent

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 14 seasons with Seattle, franchise-record 819 receptions, franchise-record 13,089 receiving yards, franchise-record 100 receiving touchdowns, 7 Pro Bowls, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Steve Largent was the original face of the Seahawks. Before the franchise had Super Bowl runs, the Legion of Boom or Russell Wilson magic, it had Largent catching everything.

He retired as one of the most productive receivers in NFL history and remains the Seahawks’ receiving standard. Largent belongs in any real best wide receivers of all-time discussion.

Walter Jones

Seahawks Stats & Accolades: 12 seasons with Seattle, 9 Pro Bowls, 4 First-Team All-Pro selections, 2000s All-Decade Team, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Walter Jones is the greatest offensive lineman in Seahawks history and one of the greatest left tackles the NFL has ever seen. He erased elite pass rushers with rare power, balance and footwork.

Jones made the left side of Seattle’s line dominant, especially when paired with Steve Hutchinson. His Hall of Fame résumé is one of the strongest in franchise history, and he belongs near the top of any best offensive linemen of all-time list.

Full Tier List Table: Best Seattle Seahawks Players of All-Time

Note: This table is included near the bottom because the featured image already shows the full tier list at the top of the post. This is a tier list, not a numbered ranking. The tiers are ranked, but each player gets an individual row for easier scanning.

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FAQ: Best Seattle Seahawks Players of All-Time

Is this a ranked list or a tier list?

This is a tier list. The tiers are ranked, but the players inside the same tier are not ordered from best to worst.

Who is the greatest Seattle Seahawks player of all-time?

Russell Wilson has the strongest case as the greatest Seattle Seahawks player of all-time because he is the franchise quarterback, owns the major passing records and helped lead Seattle to its first Super Bowl title.

Who is in Tier 1 of the best Seattle Seahawks players of all-time tier list?

Tier 1 includes Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Steve Largent and Walter Jones. The players inside Tier 1 are grouped together in the highest Seahawks legacy range rather than ranked from first to fourth.

Who is the best quarterback in Seahawks history?

Russell Wilson is the best quarterback in Seahawks history. He owns the franchise passing records, made multiple Pro Bowls with Seattle and helped win Super Bowl XLVIII.

Who is the best running back in Seahawks history?

Shaun Alexander has the strongest production case as the best running back in Seahawks history, while Marshawn Lynch has the strongest identity and playoff-impact case. Curt Warner, Chris Warren, Ricky Watters and John Williams also have major franchise rushing or all-purpose cases.

Who is the best wide receiver in Seahawks history?

Steve Largent is the best wide receiver in Seahawks history. Tyler Lockett, Doug Baldwin, D.K. Metcalf, Darrell Jackson, Brian Blades and Joey Galloway also have major franchise receiving cases.

Who is the best defensive player in Seahawks history?

Bobby Wagner, Cortez Kennedy, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Kenny Easley all have major cases as the best defensive player in Seahawks history. Wagner has the strongest longevity and leadership case, Kennedy has the Hall of Fame defensive tackle case, and Sherman has the strongest Legion of Boom cornerback peak.

Conclusion: Ranking the Greatest Seahawks Ever

The best Seattle Seahawks players of all-time list starts with Russell Wilson because he is the franchise’s greatest quarterback and the player most directly tied to Seattle’s first Super Bowl championship. His Seahawks chapter had records, wins, playoff moments and one of the best decade-long quarterback runs in franchise history.

Still, this is not a one-player list. Bobby Wagner is one of the greatest linebackers of his era. Steve Largent remains the franchise receiving king. Walter Jones is one of the best offensive tackles football has ever seen. Cortez Kennedy, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kenny Easley, Shaun Alexander, Marshawn Lynch, Kam Chancellor and Matt Hasselbeck give Seattle one of the strongest all-time cores in the NFC.

The key thing to remember is that this is a tier list. Tier 1 sits above Tier 2, Tier 2 sits above Tier 3 and so on, but the players inside each tier are not ordered from best to worst. They are grouped by legacy range, franchise impact and all-time Seahawks value.

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