In 2025, the Seahawks will celebrate their 50th season in franchise history and ahead of that season will be naming 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.
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 and today we're starting with quarterbacks.
One of the smaller position groups of eligible players, the Seahawks have a list of 10 quarterbacks that are eligible for the Top 50. That list includes three Seahawks Ring of Honor members, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, an NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year, five Pro Bowlers and two quarterbacks that have led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl appearance.
- Trent Dilfer
- Matt Hasselbeck
- Brock Huard
- Jon Kitna
- Dave Krieg
- Rick Mirer
- Warren Moon
- Geno Smith
- Russell Wilson
- Jim Zorn
Seahawks First And Earliest Quarterbacks:
Jim Zorn 1976-1984 and Dave Krieg 1980-1991 were the Seahawks earliest franchise quarterbacks, with Zorn being the Seahawks' first-ever starting quarterback. In Zorn's rookie season, he led the NFL in pass attempts with 439, setting a record 2,571 passing yards for an expansion team. Zorn's debut earned him Seahawks Team MVP, NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year, and a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Krieg had a 19-year NFL career and spent the first 12 of those with Seattle. When he finished his Seahawks career, he was the first Seattle quarterback with a playoff victory and led the Seahawks to their only conference championship game in 1983.
90's Quarterbacks:
From the eligible players, Rick Mirer, Jon Kitna, Warren Moon and Brock Huard all donned a Seahawks uniform at some point in the 90's (Krieg did as well in 1990 and 1991, but we already mentioned him above). Mirer and Huard were both draft picks by the Seahawks, while Kitna was signed as an undrafted free agent and Moon was picked up in free agency.
2000's And On:
Trent Dilfer, Matt Hasselbeck and Russell Wilson are names you probably recognize if you've watched any Seahawks football within the last 23 years. Dilfer spent much of his time in Seattle as Matt Hasselbeck's backup but went 8-4 as a starter and passed for 2,560 yards, 13 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Hasselbeck's name can be found throughout Seattle's record books with the impact he made on the franchise. He finished his time in Seattle as the franchise's all-time leader in attempts (4,250), completions (2,559), yards (29,434), and career wins (74), and second in touchdowns (174).
Seahawks Quarterback Today:
Geno Smith started his Seattle career as a backup to Russell Wilson but would start three games in 2021 due to an injury to Wilson in the middle of the season. Smith won the starting quarterback job prior to Week 1 of the 2022 season and never looked back. Smith went on to earn his first career Pro-Bowl appearance in a season that resulted in a playoff bid for Seattle and he was awarded the AP Comeback Player of the Year Award. Now, in 2024, Smith currently leads the league in passing yards (1,778), completions (173) and attempts (251) through six games.
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. Take a look at all 163 players that were eligible to be voted to the list of the top 50 players in franchise history.
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).
