When the Seattle Seahawks signed Julian Love, they expected a versatile defender capable of covering space in the secondary and providing stability downfield. What they received in 2024 was more than that: a player on the rise, who combined tactical intelligence, technical consistency, and a real impact in the season’s decisive moments.
With impressive numbers, visible improvement on the field, and growing mastery of defensive reads, Love has gone from being just a supporting player in the system to establishing himself as a central piece of Mike Macdonald’s defense. If he maintains his growth rate, it’s no exaggeration to say he’s on track to become one of the NFL’s top safeties.