Texas-San Antonio alum Tariq Woolen was a weekly sensation throughout 2022, as he tied for the league-lead in interceptions (6) and tied for fourth in passes defensed (16). Kevin Patra of Around the NFL breaks down Woolen’s inclusion and his phenomenal rookie campaign.
Seattle Seahawks · Texas-San Antonio
DRAFTED: Round 5, No. 153 overall
To call Woolen a steal would be an understatement. The fifth-round pick is a ballhawk, netting six interceptions, tied for the NFL lead, with 16 passes defended. The 6-4 corner possesses the size and length to lock up wideouts. Perhaps more impressive is his closing speed with the ball in the air. Quarterbacks think they have a window, and Woolen slams it shut. A perfect fit in Seattle’s defense, the rookie allowed just a 49.8 passer rating against, the lowest among all corners with least 200 coverage snaps, per Next Gen Stats.
While Seattle’s season may have ended before they’d liked, building a championship contender around the pieces they have in place are a lot easier when you find gems like this pair.
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