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Will Seahawks IOL Sataoa Laumea enter RG competition at OTAs?
Will Seahawks IOL Sataoa Laumea enter RG competition at OTAs?
The Seattle Seahawks are debuting the early iteration of their first-team offensive line at OTAs. Though most starting spots appear to be largely settled, even before training camp, the one position that's especially up for grabs is at right guard. It was a position that plagued the Seahawks throughout 2024, and the in-house contenders haven't changed.
Sophomore blocker Christian Haynes received some early run with the first-string offense, but occasionally rotated with Anthony Bradford. It was Bradford and Haynes that battled for that starting gig for large portions of 2024. One wild-card is fellow second-year lineman Sataoa Laumea, who started the final six games there last season.
In recent OTA practices, Laumea has been playing the reserve role behind starting left guard (and rookie) Grey Zabel. As the offseason progresses forward, you wonder if Laumea will receive opportunities to enter the competition alongside Haynes and Bradford. His 2024 play warrants an extended look.
Laumea played 355 total snaps at right guard, according to Pro Football Focus. He struggled in pass protection, allowing two sacks and 23 pressures in limited action en route to a 19.8 pass-blocking grade. Laumea fared significantly better in the run game, scoring a 52.3 from PFF that in department. The Seahawks want to be a run-heavy team in 2025.
The Seahawks invested higher draft picks in Bradford and Haynes. That could be a deciding factor. For now, Laumea is playing second-team duties, but he could eventually enter the unpredictable competition at right guard.
