The Seahawks signed guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr. on Monday, adding competition to an interior offensive line that will potentially look quite a bit different in 2024.
Anchrum, who has spent the past four seasons with the Rams, primarily as a backup guard, gives the Seahawks another young option to compete at guard with last year's starting left guard Damien Lewis leaving in free agency, and with Phil Haynes, who opened the season starting at right guard, currently a free agent. Evan Brown, last year's starting center, is also a free agent.
Anchrum, 25, is the third offensive lineman signed by the Seahawks so far in free agency along with center Nick Harris and tackle George Fant. An All-ACC tackle as a senior at Clemson and a starter on the national championship winning team as a junior, Anchrum was a seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft.
In his four years with the Rams, Anchrum appeared in 31 games with one start, and he comes to Seattle looking for a chance to compete for a bigger role.
"I wanted to come somewhere where there was opportunity," he said after signing. "There's a lot of admiration for this organization, how they play ball. Coming from the Rams side, I've always watched them week in and week out because we play similar opponents and everything like that, and when I saw who they hired as a head coach, I was like, OK, they're retooling for a really good year and to be a really good franchise going forward. I want to be a part of something special."
Anchrum added that the Seahawks sold him on the opportunity to compete for a role in Seattle.
"They were like, 'There's opportunity,' he said. "I'm always one who's up for a fight, I'm up for competing. I've been competing my whole life in all areas, especially football. I want to come in and make a difference and make an impact."
Given his college background at tackle and NFL experience at guard, Anchrum describes himself as a versatile player who is, "Tough, physical, smart, a guy who loves ball… I'm versatile and I try to be useful anywhere I can."
Off the field, Anchrum made a big difference in the community, and was the Rams' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2022.
The Seahawks signed offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum Jr. who was drafted in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson. Check out some of the best photos of Anchrum throughout the years.
Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) celebrates a touchdown against Florida State with teammate Tremayne Anchrum (73) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
Clemson offensive tackle Tremayne Anchrum (73) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
Clemson offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clemson offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clemson offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
A detail view of Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum's helmet during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams won 17-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr. during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) looks on after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL Football game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller battles Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller battles Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Tremayne Anchrum Jr. (72) blocks Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Jamal Davis II (44) while JT Woods (22) looks on during an NFL preseason Football Game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Tremayne Anchrum Jr. (72) lines up during an NFL preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr. (72) lines up during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) and Los Angeles Rams guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr. (72) tie up during an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
