(Editor’s note: Everyone please give a warm welcome to our newest staff writer, Ted Zahn! One of his specialties is Seattle Seahawks history, and since it’s NFL Draft month we’re starting off with a flashback to the 1980s!)
In the lead-up to the 2023 NFL Draft, let’s take a look back on the Seattle Seahawks draft classes from 40, 30, 20, and 10 years ago. I’ll list each draft pick and give a short summary of their career achievements – if applicable. Up first is 1983, the year the Seahawks broke through with their very first postseason appearance.