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Seahawks OT Charles Cross showered with praise by PFF
Seahawks OT Charles Cross showered with praise by PFF
Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top 32 offensive tackles in the NFL. Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross nearly cracked the top 10, clocking in at No. 13 overall.
"Despite playing on arguably the worst offensive line in football, Cross enjoyed a breakout season in his third NFL season," Zoltán Buday wrote. "After allowing pressure on 8.1% of pass plays in each of his first two seasons, he gave up pressure on just 7.0% of pass plays and his 81.3 PFF pass-blocking grade ranked 13th at the position in 2024. Cross fared well in run blocking, too, evidenced by his 15th-ranked 77.9 PFF run-blocking grade."
Buday's analysis is spot on. Cross was outstanding throughout 2024 despite the Seahawks' offensive line struggles. The former Mississippi State standout was credited with allowing just six sacks and 47 pressures despite playing nearly 1,100 snaps.
The Seahawks hope the sweeping changes they made across the offensive line and coaching staff will help field a more productive overall unit in 2025. Cross will be playing next to rookie left guard Grey Zabel this season. Offensive line coach John Benton is high on his left-sided duo.
The Seahawks executed Cross' fifth-year option earlier this offseason. General manager John Schneider could sign Cross to a lucrative contract extension as early as this summer. The Seahawks appear to have their long-term franchise left tackle on the roster for the foreseeable future.
