‘He’s All In’: Drake Thomas Seizing Increasing Opportunities in Seahawks’ Defense

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Written By Corbin Smith

A true unknown for Mike Macdonald and the majority of his coaching staff upon arrival, Drake Thomas quickly put his name on the map and in his third season, his hard work coming back from injury has propelled him to unexpected starter status for the Seahawks.

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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