Why the Seahawks are poised for long term dominance

The future is looking up in Seattle as new data shows that the Seahawks are among the top teams in the league when it comes to quality young players on their roster.

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Studies often indicate that more people buy sunglasses in Seattle than they do in much sunnier locales. The theory is that residents of the Pacific Northwest are more sensitive to sunlight because there's less of it.

But perhaps it's actually because the Seahawks future is so bright. (See what I did there?)

According to new data, the Seahawks not only have one of the youngest rosters in the league - something we already knew - but also one of the best.

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This chart shows that the 9-3 Seahawks sit in one of the most enviable positions in the entire NFL - they’re not only younger than almost every other team, but their young players are already producing at a high level and still have several “prime years” left before hitting the typical age declines at their positions.

In other words, Seattle isn’t just talented right now — they’re talented, young, and built to keep getting better, giving them one of the brightest long-term outlooks in the league.

This obviously bodes well for the future of this roster, but also comes wrapped in another dilemma - general manager John Schneider is going to have his hands full trying to keep all these good young players in Seattle, with many of them due for lucrative contract extensions over the next two seasons.

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