Why Leonard Williams could put the Seahawks over the top in the NFC
Former USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams is heading back to the West Coast after being traded by the New York Giants to the Seattle Seahawks this .
As Seahawks Wire reports, “Seattle cut a deal with the New York Giants to acquire defensive lineman Leonard Williams. All it cost the Seahawks was a 2nd round pick in 2024, and a 5th round pick in 2025. The Giants will still be on the hook for most of his salary in exchange for better draft capital.”
Williams was a star at USC, earning first-team All-Pac-12 and first-team All-America honors twice. Upon his arrival in the NFL, Williams finished third in the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting and cracked the 2016 Pro Bowl roster in his second pro season.
Williams has 39.5 career sacks across 132 total starts. He also has 59 tackles for loss, 162 QB hurries, 10 pass deflections, 6 forced fumbles and 470 combined tackles.
“We’ve watched him for a long time,” Seahawk coach Pete Carroll said. “He brings a lot of versatility … He’s the kind of guy that can make a difference in games.”
Pairing Williams on the defensive line with nose tackle Jarran Reed and end Dre’Mont Jones will create rushing lanes for multiple guys to get to the quarterback. The Seahawks will be able to eat in the run-stuffing phase of defense.
The Seattle Seahawks are a huge threat if they stay healthy to win the NFC. They can go toe to toe with the 49ers, Cowboys, Lions, and Eagles.
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