Ranking Seahawks 2020 Roster: No. 13-11

With the calendar flipping to July, NFL training camps will begin around the league in a matter of weeks. To celebrate the new incoming season, we will be ranking each player on the Seahawks 90-man roster. These rankings won't simply be based on pure talent. Positional importance, salary, standing on the depth chart, and draft positioning will be among a number of factors considered as we introduce each member of the squad.

13. K.J. Wright, Linebacker, #50

Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 246 pounds

2019 Stats: 132 tackles, three interceptions, and 11 passes defensed in 16 games

A foundational piece of Seattle's defense throughout his nine-year NFL career, Wright bounced back nicely from an injury-marred 2018 campaign in which he played in just five regular season games due to knee problems. Suiting up for all 16 games at weakside linebacker alongside Bobby Wagner, he moved into third place on the franchise's all-time tackles list and produced career-bests in tackles, interceptions, and passes defensed. His stellar play continued into the playoffs for the Seahawks, as he stuffed the stat sheet with 12 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a tackle for loss. Remaining one of the most reliable and consistent defenders in the league, Wright finished with more than 100 tackles for the fifth time in six seasons.

Where He Fits Into Seahawks Plans: Now 31 years old and entering the final year of his contract, Wright underwent shoulder surgery but should be ready to go for the start of training camp. With the arrival of rookie Jordyn Brooks, general manager John Schneider indicated the veteran could transition to strongside linebacker, which ultimately may be a better fit for him as he enters the twilight of his NFL career. Regardless of where he plays, expect him to remain a key cog on Seattle's defense.

12. Bruce Irvin, Defensive End, #51

Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 258 pounds

2019 Stats: 36 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 16 quarterback hits with Panthers

Previously part of Seattle's storied 2012 draft class, Irvin produced 22.0 sacks, 49 quarterback hits, and three interceptions in his first four seasons as a vital member of the team's historic defense before departing for Oakland as a free agent. Living up to his lucrative contract initially, he set career-highs with six forced fumbles and 25 quarterback hits in his first season with the Raiders while playing for current Seahawks defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. His production dropped off over the next couple of seasons, but the former West Virginia standout rebounded with a strong lone season with the Panthers in 2019, amassing a career-best 8.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss in just 13 games.

Where He Fits Into Seahawks Plans: After primarily rushing off the edge as a defensive end in Carolina last year, Irvin told reporters he will resume his previous role as a strongside linebacker who rotates in at the LEO defensive end spot on passing downs. Still, after finding great success chasing down quarterbacks last year, expect him to play more along the defensive line than he did during his first stint with the team to help bolster one of the NFL's worst pass rushes.

11. Will Dissly, Tight End, #89

Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 265 pounds

2019 Stats: 23 receptions, 262 receiving yards, and four touchdowns in six games

Orchestrating a miraculous recovery from a torn pateller tendon that ended his rookie season after just four games, Dissly picked up right where he left off exhibiting impressive chemistry with Russell Wilson. Over the first four games, he racked up 19 receptions for 181 yards and scored four touchdowns, the most among all tight ends in the NFL at that point. He followed up with a season-high 81 receiving yards in a win over the Rams in Week 5, continuing to play at a Pro Bowl level. Unfortunately, the injury bug struck again the next week in Cleveland, as he suffered a torn Achilles tendon trying to make a play on a pass from Wilson in the end zone. He underwent surgery and landed on injured reserve for a second straight season.

Where He Fits Into Seahawks Plans: Just like last year, the Seahawks don't know what to expect from Dissly coming off a severe injury, but the organization has provided several positive updates about his recovery throughout the offseason. If he's fully healthy and can stay on the field, he should once again emerge as one of Wilson's top targets and teaming up with Greg Olsen, Seattle could have one of the best tight end duos in the league.