College football’s Week 10 gave the Seahawks another batch of names to keep on the radar for the 2027 draft, and a few of them made a real statement.
The quarterback matchup between Darian Mensah and CJ Carr was one of the weekend’s headliners, and Carr came out with the win and the better numbers. Against a good defense, he went 29-for-40 for 319 yards and three touchdowns. That kind of performance will stick.
At running back, Frazier looked like himself again after dealing with injury and seeing only limited action in recent weeks. He logged 16 carries for 107 yards, and the calling card showed up exactly where it always does: straight-line burst. That speed stands out, and it’s the kind of trait that can jump off the page for a team looking to add juice to the backfield.
Tight end is another spot worth watching, especially with the Elijah Arroyo experiment having gone terribly so far for the Seahawks. Carter offers the kind of receiving profile that could fit what Seattle wants next to AJ Barner. He brings athleticism, big-play ability and some YAC skill, and this past week he caught four passes, had one drop, and still finished with 81 yards and two touchdowns.
On the defensive side, Kansas has a name to note in EDGE. He isn’t being talked about as one of the elite prospects in the class, but he flashed in a big way with six tackles, three sacks, a forced fumble and a total of nine pressures. That’s the sort of outing that gets attention in a deep group of pass-rush options.
Kentucky’s Arion Carter also turned in a huge day in a game that got out of hand fast against Tennessee. He piled up 13 tackles, including four for loss, added two sacks, five pressures and allowed just 13 coverage yards. It was a very clean performance.
And at safety, Bolden had a solid day for the Bulldogs as they handled the Rebels. He finished with three tackles and an interception while allowing only five yards in coverage on a single target.
Sometimes that’s the job: stay disciplined, don’t give anything away. Bolden’s play suggests a first-round future, maybe not even late in the round.
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The bigger concern is up front and on defense, where Quenton Nelson and Charles Cross both sat out because of injuries, while Leonard Williams remained out with a stinger. Derick Hall was limited by a back injury and Uchenna Nwosu was limited with an ankle issue, leaving Seattle with several key names still in question before facing a Raiders team that appears to be trending toward near full strength. [Read more 🡒]
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Jadarian Price is one of the names worth watching this week. The rookie running back has an opening to make a real impression against a weak rushing defense, and Seattle could use a breakout from a player still early in his NFL journey. If he can take advantage, it would give the Seahawks another useful piece at a time when they are still trying to identify who can help them most down the stretch. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Pass Rush Has A Chance To Wreck A New Raiders Plan
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Klint Kubiak has already praised Mendozas preparation, but the Seahawks will be trying to turn a well-studied week into a long afternoon once the game starts. For Seattle, the bigger question is whether that pass rush can do more than just hurry a rookie - whether it can disrupt the Raiders new plan before it has a chance to settle in. [Read more 🡒]