We are counting down to the start of Seahawks training camp, which begins Thursday. The countdown enters the top third of the roster, with positions 20-11, all of whom loom as potential starters this season.
20. Barkevious Mingo
Position: Strongside linebacker, rush end.
Potential role in 2018: Starting strongside linebacker.
Main competition: Marcus Smith, Joshua Perry.
Why he’s ranked here: A first-round pick in 2013 of the Browns, Mingo was one of the Seahawks’ key offseason free agent signees and projected to play strongside linebacker in the base defense and rush on passing downs (a role similar to that of Bruce Irvin in past years) and also contribute on special teams.