Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft Top 30 Visit Tracker

While in the midst of free agency, the Seattle Seahawks also have eyes on the upcoming draft as they schedule top-30 visits. Which prospects will be visiting the VMAC before April's draft in Detroit?

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With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in the rearview mirror and free agency underway, the Seattle Seahawks and all 32 NFL teams are in the midst of scheduling and conducting their pre-draft top-30 visits.

In this process, each NFL team can bring in up to 30 players to their respective facilities for interviews and meetings with coaches as well as medical examinations and physicals. While these on-site meetings are only part of the evaluation process leading up to the three-day event, they can play a critical role in determining where each player ends up on draft weekend and could be especially important for the Seahawks with a new coach in Mike Macdonald taking over for Pete Carroll.

In the past, Seattle has drafted several prospects who traveled to the VMAC for top-30 visits, including cornerback Devon Witherspoon, guard Anthony Bradford, and safety Jerrick Reed II last season and edge rusher Boye Mafe in 2022. The team also met with Frank Clark back in 2015 before picking him in the second round as just another example of the team valuing these visits.

Keeping that in mind, here's a look at the players who reportedly have already met with the Seahawks or are scheduled to workout on top-30 visits before the 2024 NFL Draft:

Tyrice Knight, LB, UTEP

2024 Stats: 140 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss

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Offering immense versatility with extensive snaps at off-ball linebacker and outside linebacker, the 240-pound Knight has been one of the fastest rising prospects at any position in recent months. Lost in the shuffle at UTEP, he averaged 112 tackles per season in his final three years on campus while adding 8.5 sacks, two interceptions, and 14 pass breakups, posting gaudy statistics for a struggling program. A late addition to the Senior Bowl roster, he made a positive impression against top competition in Mobile and then tested well in Indianapolis, including running a 4.63 40-yard dash and producing 21 bench press reps. While his position remains to be seen at the next level, per Justin Melo of Draft Network, the Seahawks will take a closer look at him as a potential day three target with upside to play on defense on Sundays.

John Rhys Plumlee, QB, UCF

2024 Stats: 2,271 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 505 rushing yards

After trading for Sam Howell, the Seahawks still are doing due diligence on day three/undrafted quarterback prospects with Rhys Plumlee reportedly visiting them on a top-30 visit. Originally enrolling at Ole Miss, the athletic 200-pound quarterback didn't play much in three seasons with the Rebels before transferring to UCF and was named the team's starter in 2022 while also continuing to play baseball. The multi-sport star wasn't overly productive as a passer, throwing 15 or fewer touchdowns in his two seasons under center, but he has a quick release and strong arm from his baseball background and also has dynamic running ability, as evidenced by running for over 1,000 yards in just nine games as a freshman at Mississippi. He's going to be a developmental project for whoever drafts/signs him, but there's intriguing tools to work with.

Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky

2024 Stats: 79 receptions, 984 yards, 11 touchdowns

Per Josh Edwards of CBS, the Seahawks are one of at least eight teams with a top-30 scheduled with Corley. The go-to weapon in the Hilltoppers' passing attack, he wasn't quite able to replicate his 1,295 yard junior season in 2023, but still scored double-digit touchdowns. A well-built receiver at 5-11, 215 pounds, he can be a nightmare for defenders to wrap up and bring down in open field and finished fifth in the nation with 683 yards produced after the catch and fourth in yards after the catch per reception (8.6) last season. He isn't a burner, battled some issues with drops at times, and did much of his damage on screens and in the quick passing game, creating some questions about his route running acumen coming to the next level. But for teams looking for an explosive playmaker who consistently moves the chains, he could offer as early as day two value.

Grayson Murphy, EDGE, UCLA

2024 Stats: 32 tackles, five sacks, nine tackles for loss

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Taking a closer look at potential depth pieces for their edge rushing group, the Seahawks have Murphy set to make a visit to the VMAC, per Justin Melo of Draft Network. Previously starting his college career at North Texas, he transferred to UCLA after his sophomore season and enjoyed two stellar seasons with the Bruins, posting 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss while thriving in the now-defunct Pac-12 conference. Weighing just a hair under 250 pounds, he's an explosive edge defender whose burst can cause major issues for opposing tackles, as demonstrated by his 4.57 40-yard dash time and 37-inch vertical at his pro day workout and 52 total pressures last season. He will need more refinement developing counter moves as a rusher at the next level and his run defense was hit and miss at the college level, but as a potential day three selection, there's plenty of athletic upside with proper coaching for him to become a viable option as either a 3-4 outside linebacker or 4-3 defensive end in the NFL.

Nathaniel Watson, LB, Mississippi State

2024 Stats: 137 tackles, 10 sacks, one interception

Oct 16, 2021; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) / Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Heralding from the same program as franchise icon K.J. Wright, per Jon Sokoloff of WCBI News, the Seahawks and multiple other teams will meet with Watson for a top-30 visit in the near future. Due to a redshirt year and an extra year afforded by COVID, he spent six seasons with the Bulldogs, racking up impressive numbers in his final two years on campus with 150 combined tackles and 16 sacks. Named the AP's SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, he's a physical, downhill defender who rarely misses tackles and find his way into the backfield frequently to blow up run plays. In addition, he's a weapon as a blitzer, which will appeal to Macdonald in his scheme. He isn't the most mobile athlete in coverage, but he tested fairly well in Indianapolis with a 4.62 40-yard dash time and could be an intriguing day three option to develop in the middle with starter upside.

Khristian Boyd, DT, Northern Iowa

2024 Stats: 43 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss

One of the best prospects coming from the FCS level in this year's draft class, per Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, the Seahawks have a top-30 visit slated with Boyd, who will work out in front of scouts at Iowa's pro day on April 8. Overlooked by FBS programs coming out of Missouri, he took his talents to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he transformed into a viable NFL prospect and eventually earned an invitation to the East/West Shrine Bowl. An explosive athlete at 320 pounds, he dominated opponents at the all-star showcase, frequently finding his way into the backfield with a quick first step as a one-gap penetrator. Like any FCS prospect, the jump to the league will be a significant one and he will have to prove he can have similar success against NFL offensive linemen, but he looks the part of a rotational NFL defender who could start sooner rather than later and his strong week in Frisco could put him in late day two consideration.

Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State

2024 Stats: 34 receptions, 341 yards, seven touchdowns

Confirmed via X, Johnson visited with the Seahawks on April 9 for one of his top-30 visits. Seldom used as a receiver in his first two seasons with the Nittany Lions, Johnson started to become a bigger factor in the passing game in 2022, snagging 20 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns while averaging north of 16 yards per catch. He capped off his college career taking on an even more prominent role as a pass catcher, setting career-highs win receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, proving to be a dynamic red zone threat. At 6-6, 250 pounds, Johnson offers the build of a prototypical NFL inline tight end, but he lacked consistency in the run blocking department and will need to develop that area of his game before taking on an extended role in the NFL. The Seahawks would have the flexibility to allow him time to grow with Noah Fant returning and Pharaoh Brown signing in free agency, however.

Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

2024 Stats: 4,508 yards, 45 touchdowns, three interceptions

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Per Aaron Wilson of Houston KRPC2 Houston, Nix visited with the Seahawks at the VMAC on the weekend of April 6-7. Leveling up as a passer in his two seasons with the Ducks after starting his college career at Auburn, Nix led the nation in completion percentage (77.4 percent) while eclisping 40 touchdown passes with only a trio of interceptions, leading to a third-place finish in Heisman Trophy balloting. While armed with a quick release and capable of throwing the ball with precision downfield, he benefited to an extent from playing in an RPO-heavy offense that limited how often he had to read defenses and aided his yards per attempt total, which creates questions about projection to a pro style system. Still, he has all the intangibles NFL teams look for under center and offers dual-threat capabilities as a running threat, making him an intriguing prospect for teams such as Seattle to consider as early as the first round of the draft.

Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina

2024 Stats: 3,186 yards, 19 touchdowns, eight interceptions

Formerly a top recruit who began his college career at Oklahoma, Rattler eventually lost his starting job to Caleb Williams in Norman, leading to his transfer to South Carolina. Statistically, he never lived up to his five-star hype with the Gamecocks, failing to replicate on his 28-touchdown season as a redshirt freshman in 2020. However, while he had his issues dealing with persistent pressure behind a struggling offensive line, he demonstrated great toughness and competitive fire against SEC competition and still flashed NFL-caliber arm talent despite having far less talent around him than some of the top quarterbacks in the country. A capable runner when he needs to be on top of a live arm, he could be a rare signal caller who enjoys more success in the NFL than he did in college and the Seahawks could have him on their big board as a third-round target if available.

T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

2024 Stats: 45 tackles, two sacks, eight tackles for loss

Despite a recent arrest for suspicion of a DWI, Sweat visited with the Seahawks on April 9, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Weighing in at 366 pounds at the NFL combine, Sweat has his own orbit at the line of scrimmage, but the Huntsville, Texas native isn't a prototypical space eater, exhibiting top-notch athletic traits for a hybrid nose tackle with surprising agility and penetrating ability. As a senior alongside Murphy, while he only produced two sacks, he tallied an astounding 32 quarterback pressures, excelling at collapsing the pocket on passers both with power and finesse. He also racked up eight tackles for loss, showcasing his disruptive capabilities. If Seattle is comfortable with Sweat's legal situation, he would be a solid day two option as a long-term answer at nose tackle up front.

Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State

2024 Stats: 15 tackles, four sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss

Per Wilson, the Seahawks met with Robinson this week for a top-30 visit. A bendy rusher with a top-tier gear off the snap to get upfield and strike fear in tackles, Robinson's athletic traits didn't translate into the sack numbers expected of him with just 9.5 sacks in his two seasons with the Nittany Lions. However, his low sack numbers are a bit deceiving, as he ranked 13th in the nation in pass rush win rate (20.9 percent) per Pro Football Focus. He also performed effectively in limited snaps as a run defender, finishing second in the nation with a negative one average yards of depth per run stop. Just turning 21 in January, this youngster should have a ceiling through the clouds and while he may not be a top-15 pick, it would be a surprise if his upside doesn't net a first-round selection by the Seahawks or another team.

Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State

2024 Stats: 41 tackles, nine sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss

Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) reacts after making a sack vs. North Carolina State. / Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Continuing to check out top edge rusher prospects, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Verse met with Seahawks brass on April 9 for a top-30 visit. Lightly recruited out of high school, he started his college career with the Albany Great Danes, breaking out with 9.5 sacks as a sophomore in 2021 before transferring to Florida State. Unfazed by far better competition, he immediately emerged as an All-ACC talent with nine sacks in his first season with the Seminoles. Rather than jumping to the NFL Draft early, he returned for his senior season and put together another strong campaign with nine sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. A well-rounded talent who excels equally as a pass rusher and run defender, the 254-pound Verse could go in the top 10 picks and if he slips to the Seahawks, they may be inclined to take the best player available to bolster their front line.

Travis Glover, OL, Georgia State

2024 Stats: 12 pressures, four sacks allowed

Per Justin Melo of Draft Network, Glover has met with the Seahawks as well as the Raiders and Colts for top-30 visits. One of the most seasoned linemen in this year's draft class, Glover logged more than 4,100 total offensive line snaps in five seasons with the Panthers, seeing extensive action at left tackle, left guard, and right tackle. In each of his final four seasons, he surrendered 14 or fewer pressures and posted 97.7 percent or better pass blocking efficiency rates, per Pro Football Focus. Athletic limitations likely will force him inside at the next level, but he already has prior experience playing guard and could be a late day three option for the Seahawks to add depth up front.

Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami

2024 Stats: 59 tackles, five interceptions

On the heels of a somewhat disappointing combine performance, Kinchens visited the Seahawks on April 9, per the player's Instagram account. A former All-American and two-time All-ACC honoree, the 5-11, 203-pound safety put together a dominant three seasons with the Hurricanes, including picking off 11 passes and returning two of them for touchdowns in his final two years on campus. While his tackling has been inconsistent, he has a penchant for chasing down ball carriers and dishing big hits, and he has over 300 snaps as a box safety to go with more than 1,000 snaps as a free safety, offering the versatility teams crave in the secondary in today's NFL. While questions about his athleticism persist, excellent film will jump out to Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks as a quality potential fit on day two or early day three.

Matt Goncalves, OL, Pittsburgh

2024 Stats: Four pressures, zero sacks allowed

Per his Instagram account, Goncalves met with the Seahawks for a top-30 visit on April 9. A toe injury limited him to just three games as a senior for the Panthers, but he had a fine junior campaign yielding no sacks on 399 pass blocking snaps while logging over 300 reps at each tackle spot. Over the course of his college career, he never had a season with less than a 97 percent pass blocking efficiency rate either and demonstrated the ability to create push at the line of scrimmage in the run game. With short 33 1/4-inch arms and questions about his lateral movement skills, he may be another candidate to slide inside as a guard in the NFL and after showing he was healthy at his pro day workout, he likely will be selected late on day three.

Michael Dowell, S, Miami (OH)

2024 Stats: 61 tackles, two interceptions

Per his Instagram, Dowell visited with the Seahawks on April 9. Originally beginning his college career at Michigan State, the Ohio native returned to his home state by transferring to Miami in 2022 and immediately became one of the MAC's best all-around defenders. Spending the majority of his time in the box or in the slot as a strong safety, he racked up 97 tackles and two sacks in his first season with the Redhawks, proving himself to be an adept blitzer and run stuffer. Though he didn't have as many tackles in 2023, he registered two interceptions and two pass breakups without any touchdowns, exhibiting substantial improvements in coverage. After testing well at his pro day with a 4.52 40-yard dash time at 217 pounds, he may have cemented his status as a mid-day three selection and would be a fun fit in Macdonald's defense in Seattle.

Jowon Briggs, DT, Cincinnati

2024 Stats: 27 tackles, two sacks, six tackles for loss

Per Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, Briggs had a top-30 visit with the Seahawks on April 10 and has drawn interest from several other teams. Starting his college career at Virginia, he saw significant snaps as a freshman and sophomore, tallying 39 tackles and four sacks before deciding to transfer to Cincinnati. In three seasons with the Bearcats, he provided consistent production as an anchor on their defensive line, racking up 130 tackles, eight sacks, and 14.5 tackles for loss. Though he didn't receive a combine invite, he had an impressive pro day workout at 313 pounds, running a 5.04 40-yard dash and posting 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Likely a late day three or undrafted prospect, the Seahawks could view him as a depth piece who can vie for snaps early.

Qwan'Tez Stiggers, CB, Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

2024 Stats: 53 tackles, five interceptions

According to Wilson, Stiggers previously had a top-30 visit with the Seahawks as well as at least six other teams. Taking an unprecedented path to the NFL, Stiggers didn't play any college football after dropping out of Lane College in Tennessee. Rather than return to school, he tried out and signed with the Fan Controlled Football league, turning that audition into a contract with the Argonauts. Hitting the ground running in Canada, he captured CFL Most Outstanding Rookie honors after picking off five passes and adding three special teams tackles, catching the attention of NFL scouts. Since he didn't play college ball, he will be eligible for the NFL draft and while a big jump awaits him, he could be a fun developmental project for the Seahawks to draft on day three.

Carlton Johnson, CB, Fresno State

2024 Stats: 54 tackles, four interceptions

According to Angelique Martinez of KSEE24 Fresno, the Seahawks brought Johnson in for a top-30 visit on April 16. The speedy cornerback recently ran a 4.28 40-yard dash at Fresno State's pro day and he had a strong final season with the Bulldogs, tying for 10th in the country at his position with four interceptions while tallying seven pass breakups. Primarily playing boundary corner, opposing quarterbacks completed only 55 percent of their targets against him and though he did give up four touchdowns in coverage, his ball production stood out among his peers and he could transition to the slot in the pros. Likely a mid-day three pick, Seattle could have eyes on him as a developmental cornerback with positional flexibility.