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50 Seahawks seasons: Defensive backs highlight Seattle’s best draft picks of the 1970s

Ted Zahn is a Seattle Seahawks fan stuck in the heart of Green Bay Packers country. He loves everything about Wisconsin except the Packers. A member of the Field Gulls staff since 2023, he specializes in Seahawks history and opinion pieces.

The Seattle Seahawks recently announced some of their plans for celebrating their 50th season this year. They’re also likely deep into their preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft. What a perfect opportunity to combine them and look at some of the best Seahawks draft picks for each decade of existence!

This week, we’re going all the way back to the 1970s to see which players helped lay the foundation for years to come.