Seahawks UDFA DL Jared Ivey projected to make 53-man roster
The Seattle Seahawks have completed two practices at training camp. A slew of undrafted free agents are attempting to make the 53-man roster. One of the early standouts has been former Ole Miss defensive lineman Jared Ivey.
The ex Rebels standout was named Third-team All-SEC in 2024. Ivey made 12 appearances with 11 starts, recording 42 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, and seven sacks. Ivey participated in the Senior Bowl, where the Seahawks had a front-row seat to his skill set.
The Bleacher Report recently wrote an article outlining one undrafted free agent capable of making the roster for all 32 teams in the league. They chose Ivey for the Seahawks.
"Jared Ivey should fit well into the Seattle Seahawks defensive front, which makes him an ideal candidate to make the roster after going undrafted," Brent Sobleski wrote. "He carried a top-100 ranking by the Bleacher Report Scouting Report throughout the previous draft cycle despite testing poorly."
"Overall, Ivey can at least be a good two-down player who is a starter during his rookie contract, especially as an even front defensive end," B/R scout Matt Holder wrote. "How much he'll be able to contribute as a pass-rusher is questionable, but a team that already has a good pass-rush specialist on the edge and is willing to work with him on the interior should be intrigued by Ivey's game."
It's worth monitoring Ivey's progress at training camp. His inside-outside versatility would be a welcome addition to Mike Macdonald's defensive line.
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