Yes, preseason impressions are destined to deceive. But in an NFC West that's waiting to be won, it's OK to be excited about the Seahawks' rookie class.

Zabel played 20 total snaps in Seattle's Week 1 preseason tie with the Las Vegas Raiders. The former Bison standout threw several key blocks, creating rushing lanes for the ball-carriers to burst through. Pro Football Focus assigned Zabel an overall grade of 81.2 for that performance, one that gained national acclaim.

Emmanwori has the defensive versatility to be a version of Kyle Hamilton, which is the archetype of player that genuinely thrives in a Mike Macdonald defense. If Emmanwori can be that, he can take the Seahawks to new heights on defense.