Ranking Seahawks: Uso Seumalo, Undrafted Rookies Headline No. 91-86

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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Dante Fowler (56) runs a drill against tackle Uso Seumalo (92) during minicamp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [/caption]

With the calendar quickly heading towards July and offseason workouts wrapped up league-wide for the summer, the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will soon descend upon the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for the start of training camp, kicking off a much-anticipated 2026 season.

To celebrate the new incoming season, I will be ranking every member of the Seahawks 90-man roster over the next several weeks leading up to report day, providing detailed profiles, exploring best and worst case scenarios, and breaking down what to expect from each player entering the 2026 campaign.

Featuring nearly half of the team’s smaller undrafted rookie crop, here’s the first six entries to open this year’s 90-man profiles, including a pair of gadget receivers with special teams acumen and a dark horse to watch at nose tackle:

91. Rashad Rochelle, WR

2025 Stats: 44 receptions, 863 yards, nine touchdowns (Indiana State)

Originally starting his college career at Rutgers playing versus Big Ten competition after receiving three-star distinction as a recruit, Rochelle struggled to find the field in two seasons in Piscataway as a reserve receiver and special teamer, catching a single pass for negative two yards during that time before deciding to enter the transfer portal. Seeking increased playing opportunities, he chose to drop down a level and committed to the Indiana State Sycamores, quickly becoming one of the program’s top offensive playmakers upon arrival.

While he wasn’t a high volume target in Terra Haute averaging a hair over four targets per game in two years with the program, Rochelle proved to be a dynamic big play threat in the Missouri Valley Conference, averaging 19.1 yards per reception as a senior and scoring six touchdowns on throws traveling 20-plus yards, tied for seventh most in the FCS division per Pro Football Focus. He also shined as a special teams weapon, returning 17 kickoffs for 510 yards and a touchdown last season while returning a handful of punts as well. More fast than agile, the Seahawks signed him shortly after the conclusion of rookie minicamp and he participated in most of OTAs and minicamp, setting up an opportunity to vie for one of the last roster spots as a special teamer in August.

Best Case Scenario: Showing his explosive tendencies at Indiana State translate to the next level, Rochelle snags a long reception from Jalen Milroe and rips off a 55-yard kickoff return during the preseason, becoming an unexpected exhibition star and using those highlight plays to earn a spot on the practice squad in September.

Worst Case Scenario: Undersized at 178 pounds and lacking elite athletic juice without 4.4 speed, Rochelle never finds his footing in a deep, crowded receiving corps early in training camp and Seattle waives him prior to the second preseason game.

What to Expect: Making the most of his opportunities at Indiana State, Rochelle found a way onto an NFL roster after auditioning as a tryout player, something that only a select few manage to accomplish. As Benson Mayowa proved more than a decade ago, such a journey can continue against all odds, but the Seahawks have far too many horses at receiver and in the return game for Rochelle to have a shot at sticking around in similar fashion. He should get a few opportunities to flash his skill set as a kick and/or punt returner this summer and if he performs well enough with those chances in a game setting, his best bet may be to catch the eye of another team with hopes of landing on a practice squad elsewhere.

90. Uso Seumalo, NT

2025 Stats: 18 tackles, one sack (Kansas State)

Making the long trek from Molokai High School in Hawaii to Garden City Community College, Seumalo emerged as one of the top defensive line prospects from the JUCO recruiting ranks in two years with the Broncbusters, eventually signing with Kansas State before the 2022 season. After seeing limited snaps in his first year as a reserve with the Wildcats, he took on an expanded role as a 10-game starter in 2023, tallying 11 tackles, six quarterback pressures, a forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks while garnering Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors.

The 6-2, 330-pound Seumalo posted near-identical tackle numbers in his final two years on campus, primarily dominating as an early down run stuffing nose tackle with minimal pass rushing production, finishing his college career with 57 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and two All-Academic Big 12 selections. Though he didn’t receive a combine invite or participate in a college all-star game after the conclusion of his senior season, the Seahawks signed him as a priority undrafted free agent and he will battle for playing time as a traditional nose tackle behind veteran Brandon Pili.

Best Case Scenario: Playing the role of immovable object against the run during the preseason, Seumalo manages to outperform seventh-round pick Deven Eastern and several returning nose tackles, locking down a practice squad slot as Pili’s main backup with a chance to see some action as a rookie down the line.

Worst Case Scenario: A one-dimensional skill set limits Seumalo out of the gate and with Eastern and others offering more pass rushing upside in the interior, the Seahawks release him at the end of the preseason and don’t re-sign him to the practice squad.

What to Expect: True nose tackles that cover/shade the center aren’t typically relied upon as pass rushers to begin with, so Seumalo’s limited production in that capacity at Kansas State may not be a deal breaker in regard to pursuing a spot on the roster or practice squad. Built with a thick, powerful frame, his physical makeup can make him difficult to move off the line of scrimmage and if he’s able to hold up technique-wise against NFL blocking, it’s not out of the question he could apply some pressure on Pili, who has bounced on and off the active roster over the past two years. Initial padded practices and the first preseason game will be critical litmus tests to see where he fits into the equation, and while the talent/depth up front in Seattle makes it unlikely he will crack the 53 without much of a complementary pass rush game, his raw power and size as a run defender gives him a fighting chance to stick around on the ready squad.

89. Ja’Markis Weston, LB

2025 Stats: DNP - Practice Squad

A three-star recruit as a receiver at Clewiston High School in Florida, Weston chose to stay in state and committed to the Gators, bouncing around at a variety of positions during six seasons with the program. He started his time in Gainesville as a receiver, primarily pitching in as a special teamer with a tackle and three kick returns in his first two years on campus. After catching five passes for 68 yards and a touchdown in 2021, he made the switch to the defensive side of the ball in 2022, recording four tackles in five games played. Transitioning to the EDGE spot in his final season after previously trying out safety, he tallied nine tackles, a sack, and a tackle for loss.

Not having a set position coming out of college, Weston worked out as a linebacker during the pre-draft process at 234 pounds, running a solid 4.65 40-yard dash time at his pro day workout. The Jets signed him to their 90-man roster after a rookie minicamp tryout and he suited up for three games in the regular season, recording two tackles on special teams before being waived on November 22. He finished the season on Seattle’s practice squad before being re-signed by the Seahawks to a future/reserve deal in January with the expectation he will continue to develop as an off-ball linebacker this summer.

Best Case Scenario: Taking advantage of his unexpected regular season experience as a rookie, Weston’s athletic background shows up as a core special teamer with several tackles on kick/punt coverage in the preseason and a significant step forward learning how to play linebacker, leading to his return on the practice squad.

Worst Case Scenario: Despite strong special teams pedigree, Weston’s lack of experience at linebacker ultimately costs him during the preseason, as Patrick O’Connell and Chris Paul Jr. stay ahead of him on the depth chart and he receives a pink slip without being brought back on the practice squad.

What to Expect: Throughout his college career, Weston fit the textbook definition of “tweener,” not just for his size but for his football traits trying to find the best positional fit. But the hodge-podge of skills partially developed from delving into everything from receiver to safety to EDGE at Florida continues to make him an intriguing project at linebacker, where he has the speed to make plays sideline-to-sideline and blitzing potential thanks to his prior foray into pass rushing. The issue, of course, remains the lack of polish playing a position that he’s still quite new to in a complicated defensive scheme. After making an impact as a special teamer in New York last year, it’s possible he could vie for a similar role in Seattle, especially if he demonstrates tangible progress on defense. For now, however, his roughness around the edges likely puts the practice squad as his ceiling.

88. Montorie Foster Jr., WR

2025 Stats: DNP - Injured Reserve

A football and basketball star at St. Edward High School in Ohio, Foster received far higher recruiting marks as a prospect on the gridiron, eventually choosing to commit to Michigan State over Akron, Bowling Green, and Cincinnati among others. He earned a letter as a true freshman while seeing action in seven games, primarily contributing on special teams. He took on a more significant role for the Spartans in 2021, catching 12 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown on offense and returning five kicks for 77 yards.

Though his receiving production dipped in 2022 with less than 10 catches, Foster bounced back in his final two seasons in East Lansing, leading Michigan State in receptions (43) and receiving yards (576) in 2023 and surpassing those numbers last season to close out his collegiate career. He wrapped up his time with the Spartans with 108 catches for 1,426 yards and eight touchdowns to go with seven kick returns and six punt returns. He turned that success into a rookie minicamp tryout with the Seahawks and signed to the 90-man roster shortly after before a hamstring injury landed him on injured reserve in August. The team reached an injury settlement with him, allowing him to re-sign to the practice squad in December before being retained on a future/reserve deal for another shot to compete this summer.

Best Case Scenario: Receiving plenty of run as a kick and punt returner during the preseason, Foster impresses with a pair of long returns while also making a pair of tackles on special teams, using his performance in the third phase of the game to stick as a reserve receiver on the practice squad.

Worst Case Scenario: Stuck near the bottom of the depth chart at one of Seattle’s deepest position groups, Foster barely sees the field during exhibition games on offense or special teams, leading to an early release in mid-August.

What to Expect: Oftentimes, undrafted players who latch on with NFL teams late in the process and suffer injuries don’t get another chance in the league. But the Seahawks clearly saw something from Foster in limited field time last spring before landing on injured reserve, illustrated by their decision to bring him back into the fold once his injury settlement had passed. Dating back to his time at Michigan State, he’s been a renowned special teams player, offering contributions on coverage teams as well as a returner. For him to have any shot at moving up the depth chart and positioning himself to return to the practice squad, he will have to perform well as a gunner on punt coverage, but doing so will be an uphill climb with Irv Charles, Ricky White III, and Cody White ahead of him on the wideout pecking order at a crowded position.

87. Lance Mason, TE

2025 Stats: 30 receptions, 398 yards, four touchdowns (Wisconsin)

Falling under the radar as a three-year starter at Rockwell Heath High School, Mason didn’t field many offers from Division I programs, ultimately committing to play at then-FCS level Missouri State. He immediately made his mark for the Bears, catching 12 passes for 95 yards while starting 10 games as a true freshman. After posting similar numbers as a sophomore in 11 games, he enjoyed a junior breakout that culminated in Third-Team All-American honors as he racked up 34 catches for 590 yards and six touchdowns, finishing eighth among FCS tight ends in yards per reception (17.3) in 2024.

Ready to elevate his game against stiffer competition, Mason entered the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining and took his talents to Madison, turning in a strong single season with the Badgers. Despite playing in an offense that struggled to throw the ball much of the 2025 season, he stood out as a positive, leading the team in receiving yards and scoring four times while earning Second-Team All-Big Ten recognition. Even with a combine snub, those efforts earned him an invite to compete in the East-West Shrine Bowl and he eventually signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent, joining a talented and versatile tight end positional group.

Best Case Scenario: Thrilled to be catching passes in a far more competent offense than the one he starred in at Wisconsin, Mason becomes the next Tyler Mabry during the preseason, snagging receptions and dishing out a hurdle or two while staking his claim to a practice squad spot as a developmental tight end.

Worst Case Scenario: Lacking the size to handle traditional Y-tight end responsibilities as an inline blocker or the speed to be a consistent threat as a move tight end, Mason’s steady contributions on special teams aren’t enough to stand out in a crowded unit that features both experience and upside, leading to his unceremonious release in final roster cuts.

What to Expect: One of only a handful of undrafted rookies granted a chance to join the Seahawks in training camp this year, Mason didn’t land in the most ideal of situations considering the presence of AJ Barner, Elijah Arroyo, and others on the depth chart at tight end. His prospects as a potential H-back convert with backfield capabilities also are capped because of Robbie Ouzts and Brady Russell returning as fullbacks off of the Super Bowl roster. But while his odds of staying on the roster past late August remain slim to none, from this year’s small crop of undrafted signees, his track record for creating after the catch and being tough at the catch point could serve him well going against the likes of Nick Kallerup and veteran Harrison Bryant. If he can make a few plays in the passing game in the preseason and demonstrate special teams value, a practice squad spot isn’t far-fetched.

86. Bubba Thomas, DT

2025 Stats: DNP - Practice Squad

Heralding from Riverside High School in Georgia as a two-star recruit, Thomas committed to South Alabama - the only FBS program that offered him a scholarship - in 2019 and after redshirting his true freshman season, he received an additional year of eligibility resulting from the COVID season despite suiting up for 11 games that year. Becoming a starter for the Jaguars in 2021, he recorded a career-high 49 combined tackles with 2.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries, garnering All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention recognition. He followed up with three sacks, five tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in 2022, but somehow wasn’t selected all-conference again.

During his final two seasons in Mobile, Thomas saw a significant dip in pass rushing production in part due to a change in positional role, generating just one sack in 2023 and 2024. But he produced at least 38 combined tackles in those two seasons while seeing more opportunities as a nose tackle, receiving Third-Team All-Sun Belt honors as a junior and Second-Team All-Sun Belt honors as a senior. He went undrafted and signed with the Seahawks as a priority free agent, spending the entire 2025 season on the practice squad for further development as a rotational nose tackle before being re-signed to a reserve/future deal in January.

Best Case Scenario: Taking a substantial leap forward after his first full NFL offseason and benefiting from extra practice time as a rookie, Thomas returns to the practice squad after a stellar preseason and manages to suit up for a handful of regular season games, positioning himself for a bigger role in 2027.

Worst Case Scenario: Facing more competition than he did as a rookie with the arrival of Eastern and Seumalo as well as the return of Pili, Thomas isn’t able to seize many reps on the practice field or during exhibition play, leading to his release without a return as a practice squad member.

What to Expect: A capable interior pass rusher at the college level who flashed some of those disruptive traits last summer in brief spurts, Thomas offered enough intrigue during the preseason last year to warrant retaining him for the entire 2025 season on the practice squad, a positive sign regarding what the organization thinks of him. However, he likely doesn’t have enough athletic prowess to transition to playing more 3-tech defensive tackle in the NFL and snaps will be tougher to come by inside with Eastern and Seumalo bringing bigger bodies to the equation as pure nose tackle possibilities behind Pili. If he can find a way to generate some pass rushing production in camp and the preseason, it’s not impossible that he could land back on the practice squad, but the path to the same destination likely will be far trickier than it was as a rookie in a deep, loaded defensive front.