The Seahawks are in full training camp mode this August 13th, and just like every year, that means searching for those diamond-in-the-rough talents. This week, the grind got serious as the team hosted a half dozen players for tryouts, shaking up the roster fringes. Why the sudden rush? Our man Robbie Ouzts was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week, leaving a big ol’ void on the depth chart that needs filling ASAP. The Hawks are clearly on the hunt for a big-bodied blocker to step up.
Who Are These Tight Ends Trying Out?
Three tight ends were battling it out at camp, and you know Coach Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury were watching closely. First up, we’ve got Derek Anderson. This guy’s a beast at 6’6″, 260 pounds, primarily known for his blocking. He snagged 20 passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns in his senior year at Northern Iowa. Then there’s J.J. Galbreath, coming in at 6’4″, 231 pounds. He put up some serious receiving numbers in college, catching 93 passes for 1,355 yards and 12 touchdowns at the University of South Dakota. He had a cup of coffee with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2025, made their practice squad for a bit, but never saw game action. Could he be the pass-catching spark we need? Finally, Tyler Moore, another big blocker at 6’5″, 255 pounds. He caught 21 passes on 45 targets for 245 yards and two touchdowns at Iowa State. It’s clear the tight end room is the focus here after Ouzts went down.
A Trio of Receivers Also Joins the Fray
It wasn’t just tight ends, though! Three wide receivers also got their shot to impress. Julian Hicks, a 6’2″, 201-pound speedster, bounced around Central Michigan, Akron, and Albany in college. He racked up 72 catches for 1,139 yards and 17 touchdowns in his final two seasons. He was an undrafted free agent with the Packers in 2024, seeing some practice squad time. Next is Ben Patterson, a towering 6’5″, 220-pound wideout from the University of Texas Permian Basin. He pulled in 98 passes for 1,774 yards and 16 touchdowns in four seasons. The dude ran a 4.45 40, which is blazing fast, but his agility metrics apparently weren’t great. He signed with the Jaguars after going undrafted this past spring but was waived in early August. And rounding out the group, Javin Whatley, a smaller guy at 5’10”, 167 pounds. He caught 41 passes for 490 yards and five touchdowns at Arizona in 2025, and even returned four kickoffs! He’s already had minicamp stints with both the Chiefs and the Colts.
So, what does this all mean for the Emerald City? With training camp in full swing, these tryouts are pivotal. Macdonald and Fleury are trying to shore up the roster, especially that tight end spot, before the regular season kicks off. Keep an eye on the wire, 12s, because one of these six hopefuls might just be suiting up for the Seahawks when the real games begin!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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