Offensive lineman Ethan Pocic signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. Pocic spent the first four seasons of his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
The #Seahawks are signing back interior OL Ethan Pocic, source said, giving him a 1-year, $3M deal. Their starting center is back.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021
Ethan Pocic, Seattle Seahawks, Agree to Contract
As a 25-year-old, Pocic started 14 games for the Seahawks with an additional start coming in Seattle’s playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round. Pocic recorded career-highs in both snaps played and in Pro Football Focus grade during his 2020 campaign. Playing 932 snaps, which ranked 21st among centers, Pocic finished the season with a 62.4 PFF grade. While Pocic played in 100% of Seattle’s offensive playoff snaps, he struggled mightily against the Rams defensive front, as most offensive linemen do, and earned himself a PFF grade of 42.3.
Previously, the 6-foot-6, 320 pound Pocic dealt with an injury riddled 2019 season with the Seahawks and was twice placed on the team’s injured reserve list. Appearing in just four games, Pocic struggled while playing 91 snaps and earned a 43.3 PFF grade. Before making the switch to center, Pocic was drafted as a left guard and played at the position for the Seahawks in 2018 and 2017. However, 2018 was again lost to injury for Pocic as an ankle injury caused him to miss several games. Pocic finished his 2018 season having started in just four games, playing only 296 snaps, and earning himself another low PFF grade of 45.9.
As a rookie second round pick out of LSU in 2017, Pocic had a promising season at left guard. Starting 11 games and playing 639 snaps, Pocic earned himself a PFF grade of 50.4 along with being named to the Pro Football Writers Association’s All-Rookie team. As an NFL prospect, Pocic was at the top of many team’s draft boards at his position as his strength in pass protection set him apart from the pack. Moreover, Pocic’s length and athleticism set his ceiling high and while his skillset has not yet translated to the NFL, 25-years-old is much too early to write off a player with his potential.
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