Seahawks 90-Man Rundown: Dareke Young Has Golden Opportunity With Roster Turnover
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Despite still not producing on offense last season, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young has a good chance too see an expanded role in 2025. [/caption]
With their offseason program now complete, the Seattle Seahawks will open training camp at the VMAC on July 23, marking the start of the upcoming season before fans have a chance to blink.
In preparation for year two under coach Mike Macdonald, I’ll be detailing every member of the Seahawks' 90-man roster over the next several weeks, sharing fun facts, exploring best- and worst-case scenarios, and predicting what to expect from each player entering the 2025 campaign.
The Seahawks had a massive turnover in their receiver room after the 2024 season. With major departures, could Dareke Young finally establish himself as one of the new main targets?
Dareke Young
Height/Weight: 6-2, 225 pounds
2024 Stats: 7 special teams tackles
A standout at Division II-level Lenoir–Rhyne, Young was drafted by Seattle in the seventh round in 2022. Standing at 6-2 and over 220 pounds, his 4.44 speed makes for a lethal combination. He was a do-everything offensive weapon in college, sometimes lining up at running back. He now enters his fourth season in the organization. Clearly, the team values his athleticism and size. There still could be a future for Young with Seattle. He has 15 total special teams tackles during his three completed seasons with the Seahawks.
Fun Fact: Young took snaps at seven different positions between offense and special teams in 2024, including in the backfield.
Best Case Scenario: He has a clear case to be the fourth wide receiver on the depth chart. He takes advantage of the turnover and solidifies his place as the best receiver outside of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He contributes with special teams and gets the occasional target on offense, especially when using him in red zone packages. His combination of size and speed is very desirable for any offense.
Worst Case Scenario: The wide receiver depth is too much for Young to overcome. The incoming rookies of Tory Horton and Ricky White III outshine Young at receiver and even in special teams, rendering Young expendable. The coaches may view keeping Young along with White III, Horton, and Cody White as redundant.
What to Expect in 2025: Young has as good a chance as any of the receivers outside of the top three to make the team. His special teams contributions, plus his size and speed, will give him a long runway. He’s carved out a niche on special teams and earned respect for his toughness and versatility. While still developing as a receiver, his impressive toolset and work ethic give him a strong path to continue contributing to the Seahawks. He will see a handful of targets in various spots at receiver during the preseason. Jake Bobo, Cody White, Steven Sims, Ricky White III, Tory Horton and Dareke Young are all likely fighting for two, maybe three spots on the roster. Young has an advantage, given that he already has a history with Jay Harbaugh on special teams. But the young guns are coming. This will be a tight race into late August.
