Abraham Lucas watched the Seattle Seahawks watched his hometown team in Super Bowl XL, dreaming of someday playing in the big game. What did it take for Lucas to realize his Super Bowl dreams?

To get back to the Super Bowl, the Seahawks have done a remarkable job of building a balanced roster with big name stars, savvy vets, and talented youngsters. To win it all, they will need their late round and undrafted underdogs to save the best chapter of their unexpected journeys for Sunday.

A significant injury as a rookie set Drake Thomas back early in his NFL career. But Mike Macdonald and his staff helped him get back on track and become a key piece of the Seahawks’ top-ranked defense, rediscovering the trait that made him a playmaking star at North Carolina State.