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The Seattle Seahawks' defensive line was downright dominant last season. Leonard Williams was recently voted the best defensive tackle in the NFL, according to a league-wide poll conducted by ESPN. Byron Murphy II enjoyed a breakout season as a sophomore, displaying rare upside as an interior pass rusher.
Veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed is the unsung hero that allows elite players like Williams and Murphy to tick. A selfless player who simply does the dirty work in the trenches by eating up space and taking on blockers, Reed frees up talents like Williams and Murphy for one-on-one opportunities. Expect that to continue being the case in 2026.
Reed missed a handful of games due to injury last season, but still registered 31 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Pro Football Focus credited the former Alabama standout with 20 quarterback pressures and 15 run stops. Reed didn't miss a tackle all season long.
Reed has been the definition of consistency for the Seahawks. It's players like him that allow Murphy and Williams to have advantageous matchups in the pass rushing game, stacking up numbers that earn them accolades. Appreciate Reed for what he does. Coach Macdonald certainly sees the value is his veteran defensive tackle.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Jarran Reed is the unsung hero of Seahawks' defensive line
