In 2019, rookie Cody Barton joined a Seahawks linebacker group teeming with experience between Bobby Wagner, K.J. Wright, and Mychal Kendricks. Though Barton saw the majority of his snaps on special teams as a rookie, the future appears bright for a player whose skillset is in line with the direction the game is going. Following Kendricks’ departure from Seattle, Barton could be set for greater opportunities on defense in the 2020 season. In the long-term, he could help to make up the foundation of the defense alongside first-round pick Jordyn Brooks.