Following the Detroit Lions’ decision to make Justin Coleman the highest paid slot corner in the league, Seattle has an opening at the third CB spot. Many supposed Akeem King would be the next man up. Yet King’s best successes in 2018 were taking on tight ends in the slot; his size and play-style projects far better outside or in a DeShawn Shead role. Instead, it’s Kalen Reed that looks like the next Seattle Seahawks nickel cornerback.
Seattle and John Schneider have enjoyed massive success finding starting caliber nickel talent at cheap prices.