The Hawkstorian's All-Time Numeric Roster

[Zebulon Dak]

Some good names at 87; Carlester Crumpler & Taco Wallace, not to be outdone by Jurevicious and Obomanu.

Derrick Mayes had a very memorable season in 99.

 

[Hawkstorian]

I was surprised Taco only played 4 games. Seems like he was around forever.

 

[Zebulon Dak]

I was surprised Taco only played 4 games. Seems like he was around forever.

He's legendary like Konz and Schmitt.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

I'm choosing Ron Howard for my #87 just cuz he's from Eastern Washington.

 

[ChiefHawk]

Joe Jurevicious for me at #87.

Without Joe, we do not go to the Superbowl for the first time in 2005.

 

[Hawkstorian]

#86

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Jesse	Green	Tulsa	WR	1979-1980	23	0
Mike	Tice	Maryland	TE	1981-1988, 1990-1991	137	87
Travis	McNeil	Tenn-Chattanooga	TE	1989-1992	48	24
Robb	Thomas	Oregon State	WR	1992-1995	62	3
Christian	Fauria	Colorado	TE	1995-2001	104	73
Jerramy	Stevens	Washington	TE	2002-2006	78	29
Courtney	Taylor	Auburn	WR	2007-2008	19	4
John	Owens	Notre Dame	TE	2009	16	3
Chris	Baker	Michigan State	TE	2010	16	13
Zach	Miller	Arizona State	TE	2011-2013	50	46

In the 1976 draft two WRs from Tulsa were selected. Steve Largent was drafted in the 4th round by Houston and traded to Seattle at the end of training camp. His teammate Jesse Green was drafted by Green Bay in the 10th round but never stuck on a roster until signed by the Seahawks mid-way through the 1979 season. Green caught 5 balls in 2 years and also returned 15 kickoffs in 1980 but was waived again before that season ended.

More 1976 Tulsa draft nuggets -- QB Jeb Blount was drafted in the 2nd round by Oakland but was out of the league two years later. The Seahawks drafted punter Rick Engles in the THIRD round AHEAD of Largent. Engles was cut after the first game of his second season. So yeah, you can tell all your friends that the Tulsa punter was drafted ahead of Steve Largent. Aren't you glad you stuck with this thread?

#86 was worn predominately by tight ends, the most recent being Zach Miller who has been a solid blocker and receiver but his huge contract leaves his future in doubt.

Mike Tice played 10 years in Seattle with a 1 year sabbatical in Washington in 1989 as one of the original "Plan-B" free agents. It amazes me that in 10 years he managed 92 catches for 766 yards. Yeah, you could say he was a "blocking TE" but a very good one and certainly a strong candidate for best at his number.

It's a tough call for me. I could go Tice or Miller but instead I'll go with this guy:

Christian Fauria was a solid receiver and blocker for 6 years in Seattle before going on to win a couple of Superbowls with New England. If Zach puts up a couple more solid years in Seattle this could change.

 

[Sac]

Really?! You're putting Christian "hates the Seahawks" Fauria over Zach Miller?

I strongly disagree, sir.

 

[Hawkstorian]

When did Fauria say he "hates the Seahawks"?

 

[Sac]

Dude, he throws is subtle to not so subtle digs at the Hawks, Pete, and Russ whenever given the opportunity.

 

[Sarlacc83]

When I saw Fauria, I had to check if he's related to the current Detroit Lions TE.

Indeed, he is. Joseph is the nephew of Christian.

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

Hmm. No love for Mike Tice. 'Least he didn't go with Jerramy "Therapist" Stevens.

 

[JMR]

Mike Tice should be the guy at #86.

 

[IndyHawk]

Tice was a good #86...However who helped us get a Trophy?Zach gets my vote on this one even if his years are less...

 

[Hawkstorian]

#85

First	Last	College	Pos	Years	Games	Starts
Paul	Johns	Tulsa	WR	1981-1984	43	18
Dan	Ross	Northeastern	TE	1985	10	5
Gordon	Hudson	Bringham Young	TE	1986	16	4
Jimmy	Teal	Texas A&M	WR	1987-1988	6	2
Harper	Le Bel	Colorado State	TE	1989	16	0
Ron	Heller	Oregon State	TE	1990, 1992	32	5
Doug	Thomas	Clemson	WR	1991-1993	39	4
Mike	Prichard	Colorado	WR	1996-1999	63	40
James	Hill	Abilene Christian	TE	2000	10	0
Alex	Bannister	Eastern Kentucky	WR	2001-2005	58	5
Will	Heller	Georgia Tech	TE	2006-2008	48	7
Anthony	McCoy	Southern Cal	TE	2010-2013	36	15

**edited to fix Ron Heller**

Ok more Tulsa Seahawk WR history -- Paul Johns was signed out of Tulsa as an undrafted FA in 1981 and became the first 85 in Seahawk history. Johns fast became a productive receiver and punt returner, but his career was ended by a neck injury, forcing his retirement. He has remained a part of the Seahawk organization ever since.

Our most recent #85 was on IR in 2013 and is currently a free agent, but Anthony McCoy seemed to really break through in 2012 and we may not have seen the last of him.

The numbers tell me Mike Pritchard is the top #85 in team history, but I'm going to stick with Johns, who fast became a crowd favorite, and was a key contributor in the Seahawks first ever playoff run in 1983.

No good action pic that I can find, sorry.

 

[Sac]

Hey now. Alex Bannister was a pro bowler.

 

[oldhawkfan]

Paul Johns was great. Spoke briefly with him at training camp in Cheney about 15 years ago. As nice a person as good of a player as he was.

 

[SeatownJay]

Paul Johns was a great punt returner. Too bad injuries cut his career short.

 

[Kennedyin92]

I have a feeling no one will be surprised by#84. I mean, is there any doubt its Houshmandzadeh?

 

[Hawkstorian]

88 thru 85 were not particulary interesting numbers, 84 is definitely better.

 

[Sac]

Hooray Bobby E!!