It’s become a theme for little-known players to break out in second-year Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense.

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That was the case when he was Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator in 2023 and defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike broke out for a career-high 13 sacks.

It was the case once again last year when the Seahawks signed cornerback Josh Jobe before the start of the regular season, which came after he had been cut by the Philadelphia Eagles. Jobe went on to become a regular in Seattle’s defense and was re-signed for the 2025 season. He’s now one of the team’s top two corners.

Linebacker Drake Thomas appears to be latest and perhaps most unlikely defender to join that list.

Thomas, who’s unders

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