Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Monday, December 19 — about your Seattle Seahawks
Tariq Woolen Named The Biggest Steal Of The 2022 Draft
Through 14 games played, Seahawks fifth-round cornerback Tariq Woolen is tied for first league-wide with six interceptions, and third in pass deflections (13). As the University of Texas-San Antonio alum fights for a playoff berth and Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors; Sporting News ranks Woolen as the No.1 draft steal of 2022.
Sporting News writer Vinnie Iyer breaks down the top-15 list consisting of day three picks who have shined through their rookie campaigns. Coming in at No.1 is the Seahawks record-holder for interceptions in his first season.
1. Tariq Woolen, CB, Seahawks (UTSA, fifth round, No. 153 overall)
Woolen is in a battle with higher-profile Jets first-rounder Sauce Gardner for Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Leading the league with six interceptions while his 6-4, 205-pound frame is drawing coverage comparisons outside to a young Richard Sherman in Seattle helps. Woolen has started and dominated since Week 1.
Woolen and the 7-7 Seahawks will face the Kansas City Chiefs on the road on Christmas Eve.
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Seahawks rookie Charles Cross understands the assignment.
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from Thursday Night Football vs. the 49ers at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
![Eye-on-the-Hawks_2022-12-15_Seahawks-49ers](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rgdzhkdcxtdbcwycwexl.jpg)
![Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf arrives at Lumen Field and is already under the spotlight as he walks to the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qppkys4ez9lmg5oyadhv.jpg)
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf arrives at Lumen Field and is already under the spotlight as he walks to the locker room.
![Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen is interviewed by former Seahawks cornerback and current broacaster Richar Sherman on the way to the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qes4v6kekaxwyhhdjfzg.jpg)
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen is interviewed by former Seahawks cornerback and current broacaster Richar Sherman on the way to the locker room.
![Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen hugs former Seahawks cornerback and current broacaster Richar Sherman after an interview on the way to the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rkne4s2potxxcgyuzdys.jpg)
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen hugs former Seahawks cornerback and current broacaster Richar Sherman after an interview on the way to the locker room.
![Alexander Johnson of the Seahawks arrives at the stadium and makes his way to the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xfnhstzb1ts5mcjwgn39.jpg)
Alexander Johnson of the Seahawks arrives at the stadium and makes his way to the locker room.
![On the field, Seahawks linebackers huddle at the conclusion of their early warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/fwtih0ois37dg7kbduzr.jpg)
On the field, Seahawks linebackers huddle at the conclusion of their early warmups.
![Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith takes his early warmup throws before fans arrive at Lumen Field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/o6c09cdjnqgstql0cqws.jpg)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith takes his early warmup throws before fans arrive at Lumen Field.
![Former Seahawks turned broadcaster Richard Sherman laughs with Pete Carroll near midfield hours before kickoff.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bmrtcoiai0swjh0fvnvg.jpg)
Former Seahawks turned broadcaster Richard Sherman laughs with Pete Carroll near midfield hours before kickoff.
![Seahawks receiver Dareke Young catches a pass during warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ibksez1xxvyudsvlktnc.jpg)
Seahawks receiver Dareke Young catches a pass during warmups.
![Kenneth Walker III laughs as he hugs teammate DK Metcalf.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/hispiakhcq54vumnvjki.jpg)
Kenneth Walker III laughs as he hugs teammate DK Metcalf.
![These 12s braved near freezing temperatures to root on their favorite quarterback.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ob7etfsvoqyq6ahv6x8b.jpg)
These 12s braved near freezing temperatures to root on their favorite quarterback.
![Seattle tight end Colby Parkinson runs on to the field during pregame.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/mbc6nwxzs41kicoyol5u.jpg)
Seattle tight end Colby Parkinson runs on to the field during pregame.
![Members of the Seahawks huddle under the arches of Lumen Field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pnol9hjazt6dtuexbowj.jpg)
Members of the Seahawks huddle under the arches of Lumen Field.
![Seahawks captain Tyler Lockett speaks to the team before they leave the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xggdoljpajhvv7rtndtk.jpg)
Seahawks captain Tyler Lockett speaks to the team before they leave the locker room.
![Seahawks mascot "Blitz" is ready for pregame introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/hzuuihap9utaoaf9ljxe.jpg)
Seahawks mascot "Blitz" is ready for pregame introductions.
![Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett signals first down after a reception in the first quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/werjl5akvajkuvnzvpb7.jpg)
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett signals first down after a reception in the first quarter.
![Seattle linebacker Jordyn Brooks brings down 49ers tight end George Kittle.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/e7lh669f8z2uzzs4hrl1.jpg)
Seattle linebacker Jordyn Brooks brings down 49ers tight end George Kittle.
![Defensive assistant Karl Scott talks with safety Ryan Neal during a break in the action.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kup5osx5a5fuvh3nqv1i.jpg)
Defensive assistant Karl Scott talks with safety Ryan Neal during a break in the action.
![Seahawks defensive lineman Bryan Mone salutes the fans as he's carted off the field with an injury.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/cwucq9nabemb6m4pbwsf.jpg)
Seahawks defensive lineman Bryan Mone salutes the fans as he's carted off the field with an injury.
![Fans promote Seahawks players for Pro Bowl voting.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/nd9sqilfkc5pxfwfjsyu.jpg)
Fans promote Seahawks players for Pro Bowl voting.
![Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith runs for yardage in the second quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vrk1ouxjgislxqxz4czf.jpg)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith runs for yardage in the second quarter.
![Seahawks defenders Jorydn Brooks, Michael Jackson and Cody Barton corrall 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/d5ezczsxzujqj5szwquw.jpg)
Seahawks defenders Jorydn Brooks, Michael Jackson and Cody Barton corrall 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.
![Michael Dickson lets loose with a punt as Travis Homer blocks.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/iymv4ck3ajptq5uiqury.jpg)
Michael Dickson lets loose with a punt as Travis Homer blocks.
![At halftime, receiver Tyler Lockett consults with assistant coach Sanjay Lal before the pair returned to the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pjdczfmeu4gwve9yvdwe.jpg)
At halftime, receiver Tyler Lockett consults with assistant coach Sanjay Lal before the pair returned to the locker room.
![Seahawks deejay DJ SupaSam spins at midfield for the performance by Seattle musical legend Sir Mix-a-Lot.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/de1yc3maxb5lahystrsj.jpg)
Seahawks deejay DJ SupaSam spins at midfield for the performance by Seattle musical legend Sir Mix-a-Lot.
![Seattle's Sir Mix-a-Lot performs at halftime of the Thursday Night Football game between the Seahawks and 49ers.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/n7vza9nnhyqhkg9fviyl.jpg)
Seattle's Sir Mix-a-Lot performs at halftime of the Thursday Night Football game between the Seahawks and 49ers.
![Seattle's DK Metcalf stiff arms a 49ers defender into the turf.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/flz2v6dccpic7rrawovh.jpg)
Seattle's DK Metcalf stiff arms a 49ers defender into the turf.
![Quinton Jefferson combined with Uchenna Nwosu on this sack.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ffkuzfadwwun3caahml8.jpg)
Quinton Jefferson combined with Uchenna Nwosu on this sack.
![Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III breaks free.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/e8hxvg9okmugdk99mmtz.jpg)
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III breaks free.
![Seattle's Myles Adams deflects a pass in the second half.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/tiiuuchybcpj52difkv0.jpg)
Seattle's Myles Adams deflects a pass in the second half.
![Seahawks tight end Will Dissly lands after a gaining a first down.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/hr9e35equo41a497ma9e.jpg)
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly lands after a gaining a first down.
![Seahawks tight end Noah Fant catches a toucdown pass from Geno Smith in the fourth quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zulsc0imvhnpm7vtcgh1.jpg)
Seahawks tight end Noah Fant catches a toucdown pass from Geno Smith in the fourth quarter.
![Jason Myers added two field goals.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/nl6ry27rcr2xmarwetnl.jpg)
Jason Myers added two field goals.
![After the game, Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf and 49ers tight end George Kittle chat at midfield.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zmostzqduzdnmaovdr7q.jpg)
After the game, Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf and 49ers tight end George Kittle chat at midfield.
![In the Seattle locker room, head coach Pete Carroll addressed his team.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bpnmw9hmolza4b1cyb0v.jpg)
In the Seattle locker room, head coach Pete Carroll addressed his team.
![Members of the Seahawks listen and head coach Pete Carroll addresses them after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/b9bxvfmjspr9h2wa7gog.jpg)
Members of the Seahawks listen and head coach Pete Carroll addresses them after the game.
![Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith with coaches and teamamtes in the postgame locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dbl8tsyj5v7alwijrtu0.jpg)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith with coaches and teamamtes in the postgame locker room.