In 2025, the Seahawks will celebrate their 50th season in franchise history and ahead of that season will be naming their Top 50 Seahawks Players. The 12s can vote now through December 22 for which players they think deserve to be a part of the Top 50 Seahawks Players at Seahawks50.com.
Vote For Your Top 50 Seahawks Players
Next season, we celebrate our 50th season. Since 1976, over 1,200 players have put on a Seahawks uniform and for our 50th season, we will recognize the Top 50 Players in Seahawks history.
Vote now for your Top 50 Seahawks Players!
The eligible players include 163 players who have all played for the Seahawks at some point in their career and have met at least one of the criteria listed below.
- Started at least 45 games
- Voted to an AP All-Pro or NFL Pro Bowl team
- Won Seahawks Man of the Year or the Steve Largent Award
- Currently leads a career major statistical category, such as Most Receiving Yards in a Career
- Part of an iconic moment in Seahawks history
For the next few weeks, on Wednesdays and Fridays, while voting is open, we will take a look at each position group of eligible players. We've already taken a look at quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and the offensive line, and today we're looking at the defensive line.
The Seahawks have a list of 19 defensive linemen that are eligible for the Top 50, a group that includes Hall of Fame defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, as well as fellow Seahawks Ring of Honor member Jacob Green, Pro-Bowl selections and Super Bowl champions Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril, and Joe Nash, who appeared in the most games in franchise history. Here is the full list of defensive linemen eligible for the Top 50:
DT Sam Adams
DE Cliff Avril
DE Michael Bennett
DT Rocky Bernard
DE Jeff Bryant
DE Red Bryant
DE Chris Clemson
DT Poona Ford
DE Jacob Green
DT Robert Hardy
DE Bruce Irvin
DT Cortez Kennedy
DE Patrick Kerney
DT Brandon Mebane
DT Joe Nash
DT John Randle
DT Jarran Reed
DE Michael Sinclair
DT Manu Tuiasosopo
The Seahawks franchise will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025 so in honor of its 50th season, we are recognizing some of the greatest players to play in Seattle. The 12s have the opportunity to vote for the top 50 players in franchise history, with 163 players being eligible. Take a look at all 163 players that met the criteria for the vote and cast your ballots here.
Quarterback Trent Dilfer #4 (2001 - 2004).
Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 (2001 - 2010).
Quarterback Brock Huard #11 (2000 - 2001).
Quarterback Jon Kitna #7 (1997 - 2000).
Quarterback Dave Krieg #17 (1980 - 1991).
Quarterback Rick Mirer #3 (1993 - 1996).
Quarterback Warren Moon #1 (1997 - 1998).
Quarterback Geno Smith #7 (2019 - Present).
Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 (2012 - 2021).
Quarterback Jim Zorn #10 (1976 - 1984).
Running back Shaun Alexander #37 (2000 - 2007).
Fullback Nick Bellore #44 (2019 - 2023).
Running back Steve Broussard #31 (1995 - 1998).
Running back Chris Carson #32 (2017 - 2021).
Kick returner Bobby Joe Edmunds (1986 - 1988).
Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 (2010 - 2015, 2019).
Fullback Michael Robinson #26 (2010 - 2013).
Running back Sherman Smith #47 (1976 - 1982).
Fullback Mack Strong #38 (1993 - 2007).
Running back Curt Warner #28 (1983 - 1989).
Running back Chris Warren #42 (1990 - 1997).
Kick returner Leon Washington #33 (2010 - 2012).
Running back Ricky Watters #32 (1998 - 2001).
Fullback John L. Williams #32 (1986 - 1993).
Tackle Steve August #76 (1977 - 1983).
Guard Edwin Bailey #65 (1981 - 1991).
Tackle Howard Ballard #75 (1994 - 1998).
Tackle Nick Bebout #63 (1976 - 1979).
Center Justin Britt #68 (2014 - 2019).
Tackle Duane Brown #76 (2017 - 2021).
Center Blair Bush #59 (1983 - 1988).
Tackle Ron Essink #64 (1980 - 1985).
Tackle Norm Evans #73 (1976 - 1978).
Center Grant Feasel #54 (1987 - 1992).
Center Chris Gray #62 (1998 - 2007).
Tackle Andy Heck #66 (1989 - 1992).
Guard Steve Hutchinson #76 (2001 - 2005).
Guard Germain Ifedi #65 (2016 - 2019).
Tackle Walter Jones #71 (1997 - 2008).
Guard Pete Kendall #66 (1996 - 2000).
Guard Damien Lewis #68 (2020 - 2023)
Tackle Sean Locklear #75 (2004 - 2011).
Guard Tom Lynch #61 (1977 - 1980).
Tackle Ron Mattes #70 (1986 - 1990).
Center Kevin Mawae #52 (1994 - 1997).
Guard Bryan Millard #71 (1984 - 1991).
Tackle Bob Newton #78 (1976 - 1981).
Tackle Russell Okung #76 (2010 - 2015).
Guard Robert Pratt #61 (1982 - 1985).
Tackle Ray Roberts #73 (1992 - 1995).
Center Chris Spencer #65 (2005 - 2010).
Guard J.R. Sweezy #64 (2012 - 2015, 2018).
Center Robbie Tobeck #61 (2000 - 2006).
Center Max Unger #60 (2009 - 2014).
Tackle Mike Wilson #75 (1986 - 1989).
Guard Floyd Womack #77 (2001 - 2008).
Center John Yarno #51 (1977 - 1982).
Wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 (2011 - 2018).
Wide receiver Alex Bannister #85 (2001 - 2005).
Wide receiver Brian Blades #89 (1988 - 1998).
Wide receiver Nate Burleson #81 (2006 - 2009).
Wide receiver Bobby Engram #84 (2001 - 2008).
Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 (1995 - 1999).
Wide receiver Darrell Jackson #82 (2000 - 2006).
Wide receiver Paul Johns #85 (1981 - 1984).
Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 (2012 - 2016).
Wide receiver Steve Largent #80 (1976 - 1989).
Wide receiver Tyler Lockett #16 (2015 - Present).
Wide receiver Sam McCullum #84 (1976 - 1981).
Wide receiver DK Metcalf #14 (2019 - Present).
Wide receiver Koren Robinson #81 (2001 - 2004, 2008).
Wide receiver Golden Tate #81 (2010 - 2013).
Tight end John Carlson #89 (2008 - 2010).
Tight end Will Dissly #89 (2018 - 2023).
Tight end Christian Fauria #86 (1995 - 2001).
Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 (2015 - 2017).
Tight end Mike Tice #87 (1981- 1988, 1990-1991).
Defensive tackle Sam Adams #98 (1994 - 1999).
Defensive end Cliff Avril #56 (2013 - 2017).
Defensive end Michael Bennett #72 (2013 - 2017).
Defensive tackle Rocky Bernard #99 (2002 - 2008).
Defensive end Red Bryant #79 (2008 - 2013).
Defensive end Jeff Bryant #77 (1982 - 1993).
Defensive end Chris Clemons #91 (2010 - 2013).
Defensive tackle Poona Ford #97 (2018 - 2022).
Defensive end Jacob Green #79 (1980 - 1991).
Defensive tackle Robert Hardy #75 (1979 - 1982).
Defensive end Bruce Irvin #51 (2012 - 2015, 2020, 2022).
Defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy #96 (1990 - 2000).
Defensive end Patrick Kerney #97 (2007 - 2009).
Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane #92 (2007 - 2015).
Defensive tackle Joe Nash #72 (1982 - 1996).
Defensive tackle John Randle #93 (2001 - 2003).
Defensive tackle Jarran Reed #91 (2016 - 2020, 2023 - Present).
Defensive end Michael Sinclair #70 (1992 - 2001).
Defensive tackle Manu Tuiasosopo #74 (1979 - 1983).
Safety Jamal Adams #33 (2020 - 2023).
Safety Jordan Babineaux #27 (2004 - 2010).
Safety Jay Bellamy #20 (1994 - 2000).
Safety Robert Blackmon #25 (1990 - 1996).
Cornerback Dave Brown #22 (1976 - 1986).
Cornerback Brandon Browner #39 (2011 - 2013).
Safety Kam Chancellor #31 (2010 - 2017).
Safety Quandre Diggs #6 (2019 - 2023).
Safety Kenny Easley #45 (1981 - 1987)
Seahawks safety Deon Grant #24 (2007 - 2009).
Cornerback Carlton Gray #26 (1993 - 1996).
Cornerback Shaquill Griffin #26 (2017 - 2020).
Safety Ken Hamlin #26 (2003 - 2006).
Cornerback Dwayne Harper #29 (1988 -1993).
Safety John Harris #44 (1978 - 1985).
Cornerback Patrick Hunter #27 (1986 - 1994).
Cornerback Roy Lewis #34 (2009 - 2011).
Safety Julian Love #20 (2023 - Present).
Seahawks cornerback Ken Lucas #31 (2001 - 2004, 2009).
Safety Eugene Robinson #41 (1985 - 1995).
Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 (2011 - 2017).
Safety Keith Simpson #42 (1978 - 1985).
Cornerback Shawn Springs #24 (1997 - 2003).
Cornerback Terry Taylor #24 (1984 - 1988, 1994).
Safety Earl Thomas #29 (2010 - 2018).
Safety Reggie Tongue #25 (2000 - 2003).
Cornerback Marcus Trufant #23 (2003 - 2012).
Cornerback Willie Williams #27 (1997 - 2003).
Safety Darryl Williams #33 (1996 - 1999).
Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson #26 (2007 - 2009).
Cornerback Devon Witherspoon #21 (2023 - Present).
Cornerback Riq Woolen #27 (2022 - Present).
Linebacker Terry Beeson #58 (1977 - 1981).
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks #56 (2020 - 2023).
Linebacker Chad Brown #94 (1997 - 2004).
Linebacker Keith Butler #53 (1978 - 1987)
Linebacker Leroy Hill #56 (2005 - 2012).
Linebacker Michael Jackson #55 (1979 - 1986).
Linebacker Winston Moss #55 (1995 - 1997).
Linebacker Julian Peterson #98 (2006 - 2008).
Linebacker Rufus Porter #97 (1988 - 1994).
Linebacker Bruce Scholtz #58 (1982 - 1988).
Linebacker Anthony Simmons #51 (1998 - 2004).
Linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 (2011 - 2014).
Linebacker Lofa Tatupu #51 (2005 - 2010).
Linebacker Bobby Wagner #54 (2012 - 2021, 2023).
Linebacker Dean Wells #95 (1993 - 1998).
Linebacker Terry Wooden #90 (1990 - 1996).
Linebacker Tony Woods #57 (1987 - 1992).
Linebacker K.J. Wright #50 (2011 - 2020).
Linebacker Dave Wyman #92 (1987 - 1992).
Linebacker Fredd Young #50 (1984 - 1987).
Kicker Josh Brown #3 (2003 - 2007).
Punter Michael Dickson #4 (2018 - Present).
Punter Jeff Feagles #10 (1998 - 2002).
Kicker Steven Hauschka #4 (2011 - 2016).
Kicker Efren Herrera #1 (1978 - 1981).
Kicker Norm Johnson #9 (1982 - 1990).
Kicker John Kasay #4 (1991 - 1994).
Kicker Olindo Mare #10 (2008 - 2010).
Kicker Jason Myers #5 (2019 - Present).
Long snapper Tyler Ott #69 (2016 - 2022).
Kicker Todd Peterson #2 (1995 - 1999).
Punter Jon Ryan #9 (2008 - 2017).
Punter Rick Tuten #14 (1991 - 1997).
Punter Herman Weaver #18 (1977 - 1980).
Punter Jeff West #8 (1981 - 1985).
