The Seahawks added a pair of practice squad pieces on Monday, signing undrafted rookie fullback Jackson Acker and tight end Josiah Deguara.
Deguara brings the more recognizable resume as a former third-round pick, but Acker is the name that could matter most if Seattle is looking for a spark in the run game in Week 7.
At 6-foot-½ and 242 pounds, Acker brings a rare blend of size and speed for a fullback. He timed 4.68 in the 40-yard dash with a 2.70 20-yard split, numbers that place him in the 80th and 82nd percentiles among draft-eligible fullbacks since 1987.
On paper, that profile fits what teams want from a lead blocker: low enough to get leverage, sturdy enough to absorb contact, and quick enough to bring force through the hole. That same burst also gives him a chance to contribute as a receiver.
Seattle’s ground game needed some help after Thursday Night Football in Week 6, when the Broncos controlled the line of scrimmage against the Seahawks’ offensive front. The stat sheet says Seattle managed 113 rushing yards on 26 carries, a 2.3-yard average, but the film painted a rougher picture.
Current lead back Emanuel Wilson repeatedly left yards out there, missing chances for more with shaky vision and poor spatial awareness. His -22 Rushing Yards Over Expected, according to NFL Pro, was the 15th-worst single-game mark by a running back this season, and he has three of the bottom 16 marks on the year.
Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury has had trouble consistently stressing defenses in 2026, and his time with the San Francisco 49ers offers a clue to how Seattle may try to respond. In that system, similar issues were addressed with heavier fullback usage. Acker’s speed gives him value beyond the immediate hole in the roster, but his ability as a blocker could be called on right away this weekend.
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