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Tagovailoa already had a short stint with the Seahawks but was let go after a few days. Now, the former Maryland Terp will have a chance to earn a spot with the Cardinals. The younger brother of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa enters the league with a fraction of the NFL pedigree as Tua. Like Tua, Taulia also spent time at Alabama but transferred to Maryland ahead of the 2020 season, where he went on to start 37 games for the Terps from 2021 through 2023. An undersized prospect (5’11/208) who is prone to turnovers, Tagovailoa didn’t earn an invite to the combine and may not be long for the NFL, but may get a few more shots to stick on a roster in the coming months.

Murphy’s deal guarantees him just over $16 million over the next four years. He attended Friday’s rookie minicamp and will now be tasked with solidifying a Seahawks defense that ranked 23rd against the run per PFF and 31st in tackling. In his final season at Texas, Murphy totaled five sacks and 8.5 TFLs — both career-highs. It’s possible he has more to offer as a pass rusher once he gets some NFL coaching and improved talent around him.

Greenfield (6’6/311) is a sixth-year prospect from South Dakota State who was named a First-Team All-American in each of his last two seasons. Greenfield started four seasons for the Jackrabbits and split time at both left and right tackle over that span. He allowed just five sacks from 2022 to 2023 and earned a PFF coverage grade of 82.6 last season. He turned in a solid combine and earned an 8.67 RAS, displaying plenty of athleticism for the next level. He’s yet another FCS prospect who will go through a major adjustment period as a pro, but Greenfield could latch on as a backup if he has a solid camp.

Holani (5’10/208) is a fifth-year running back out of Boise State. After a 1,014-yard, seven-touchdown freshman year, he continued an efficient college career, averaging over 5.0 yards per carry in four of his five seasons. Despite the efficiency, Holani has dealt with lower-body injuries, most recently missing six games in his final season. He profiles as a quick-cut runner with pass-catching ability but lacks the explosiveness necessary to consistently get past NFL linebackers. Holani is unlikely to see much work anytime soon while playing behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.

Caesar (6’3/254) is a former four star recruit who saw limited action during his initial two years with the Cougars. While he posted impressive production in 2023 with 9.5 sacks and 13.5 TFL’s, he possesses athletic limitations that will hold him back in the NFL. At the combine he solely weighed in and ran a 49th percentile 4.89s 40 yard dash. The Ridge Point HS product spent the majority of his time lined up at EDGE, but played about 14% of his total snaps at off-ball linebacker, a pattern that will not continue at the next level. As a pass rusher his bull rush may be his best move, but as a subpar athlete, he fails to convert speed to power effectively, with his charge often being stunted by tackles with heavy anchors. Unfortunately, he fairs no better as a finesse rusher. Caesar earned a solid 76.6 PFF run defense grade, but would have likely scored better if he did not waste quite as many snaps off the ball. Due to his athletic ceiling he is unlikely to become an effective pass rusher in the NFL, but if he can continue to stack blockers and make plays in the run, he could eventually become a part of your early down edge rotation.

Westover (6’3/243) enters the draft having spent five seasons with the Washington Huskies. He combined for ten receptions between his first three seasons but became a bigger part of the offense in his last two. Westover finished last season with 46 receptions for 433 yards and four touchdowns with the Pac-12 champions. Though he could not perform at the combine with a thumb injury, Westover was able to showcase his talent at Washington’s Pro Day. He is known for his hands, operating as a productive pass-catcher and safety blanket for Michael Penix in college. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein says, “Westover figures to be targeted as an F tight end with fullback potential.” While he is small for blocking situations, Westover’s pass-catching can land him in a fullback role at the next level.

Jerrell (6'4/309) began his college career for Findlay in 2018, appearing in eight games. After not seeing action in 2019, Jerrell became a starter on the Findlay offensive line. He was named first-team GMAC in 2023, ending his college career with 40 consecutive starts. Dane Brugler’s ‘The Beast’ scouting report on Jerrell explains he has “the length and toughness NFL teams target in a developmental tackle.” Jerrell will be depth for the Seahawks’ offensive line.

James (6’0/175) is a two-time Second Team All-SEC performer who never missed a game in his college career due to injury. James allowed six receptions for a total of 23 yards against upper echelon SEC competition, with 18 pass breakups and three interceptions over the past two seasons. He mirrors wide receivers extremely well and displays fluidity in his hips which makes his change of direction seamless. He isn’t afraid to tackle but can tend to go for the lower body on the due to his smaller frame which can lead to some missed tackles (13.7% in ‘23) and difficulty handling larger X receivers on the outside. His 4.42s 40-yard dash (90th%) helps in recovery, but both of his agility tests charted in the sub-25th percentile, which accounts for his middling 5.82 relative athletic score. James has some intriguing data points on his profile, but will need to overcome his slight frame and prove he can tackle at the next level if he is going to stick around in the pros.

Laumea (6'4/319) was a four-star prospect and the 17th-ranked Offensive Guard in the 2019 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. The four-time all-conference honoree is a shade undersized when compared to traditional NFL offensive tackles, but he has a proven track record in the Pac-12 against some notable Edge rushers. We have come to expect rugged run blockers with capable stability in the pass game from former Ute blockers, and Laumea is no exception. What he lacks in height and reach, Laumea makes up for in movement ability and nastiness when engaged with a defender. Whether it’s moving forward or on a vertical set, the four-time All-Pac-12 lineman is able to quickly gain ground and reestablish himself in a stance. Laumea works quickly between reads to ascertain his specific assignment on each play, so long as his timing isn’t disrupted. In the run game, Laumea needs to ensure his hand engagement lands lower on the chest plate, as he can get caught too high on the shoulder pads despite his smaller stature. At the next level, Laumea offers positional flexibility, coming into the league with 18 starts at Guard and 26 at right tackle. His thicker lower body may point to a future on the interior, but the ease by which he can set vertically suggests he could stick on the outside with additional NFL coaching.

Technical in press coverage with the versatility to play both out wide and in the slot, Pritchett has plus ball-hawking skills with 29 pass breakups over his collegiate tenure. He also allowed less than 50% reception rate in back-to-back seasons in the SEC, with only one touchdown in coverage each year. The Jackson, AL product (6’0/190) offers elite 4.36s (97th percentile) 40-yard dash speed (94th%) and a 1.55s 10-yd split (79th%), but his jumps and 7.09s 3-Cone were all sub-50th percentile, adding up to a 7.79 RAS. Pritchett has good functional length with a 74 ⅞’ wingspan, though his turn/backpedal and downfield ball tracking has been a pain point in his coverage profile. Although he is comfortable in man/press coverage he has lapses in zone coverage as his spot awareness can be…spotty. Pritchett is a speedy coverage-oriented DB whose lack of physicality in run support (50th percentile last two years) could limit him to rotational nickel work in the NFL.