The Seattle Seahawks don't have a lot of depth at linebacker. Can Drake Thomas make some noise and earn a rotational role at the new-look position?
will open training camp at the VMAC in a little over two months, officially ushering in the first season under new coach Mike Macdonald.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. After playing in eight games with the Seahawks in 2023, will Drake Thomas rebound from injury and find a way to earn a rotational role in 2024?Thomas was a three-star recruit per 247 Sports and committed to play for NC State in the 2019 recruiting class. He played in four seasons for the Wolfpack, including playing with his brother and current Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Thayer Thomas. He was increasingly productive throughout his career.
Aug 19, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Drake Thomas reacts after making a defensive stop during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports / Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY SportsDespite his size, Thomas is a throwback middle linebacker who would play inside as the MIKE defender in Macdonald's defense.
Going into 2024, Thomas has a chance to thrive under Macdonald's leadership in a linebacker room that has a significant amount of questions if he's healthy enough to compete. But he has yet to practice this spring and that makes his situation a bit more murky. Offering significant special teams experience, Thomas has enough talent to make the 53-man roster, but it won't be without a fight and will be health permitting.
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