Already beating the odds by earning a contract as a tryout player at Seahawks rookie minicamp, Buddha Jones hopes to keep surprising in the push for a roster spot.
will open training camp at the VMAC in a little over two months, officially ushering in the first season under new coach Mike Macdonald.
In preparation for the new incoming season, we'll be detailing every member of the Seahawks 90-man roster over the next several weeks, diving into scheme fits, exploring best and worst case scenarios, and predicting what to expect from each player entering the 2024 campaign.out of rookie minicamp, Buddha Jones faces a tall task standing out in a talented, deep defensive line group.
Playing the bulk of his snaps as a nose tackle at Troy, Jones likely will compete at the same spot with the Seahawks. / Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY SportsBuilding off a strong showing at rookie minicamp, Jones thrives once the pads come on, holding up at the point of attack against double teams and making a handful of run stops in preseason games, setting himself up to either land with another NFL team's 53-man roster or return as a prioritized practice squad signing for the Seahawks.
However, while he's been a great story so far, Jones will be competing in arguably Seattle's deepest position group and he's a one-trick pony who doesn't have the versatility to slide around the defensive line or pitch in as an interior rusher. With Jarran Reed, Byron Murphy II, Hankins, and Young all being capable of playing the nose position in a pinch, he's a long shot at best whose ceiling looks to be a practice squad spot as a developmental player for now.
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