Wednesday Round-up: Seahawks Add Three Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Hires

Good Afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today —Wednesday, June 1 — about your Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks continue to take initiative to be at the forefront of change, bringing in three participants from the Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship Program. The program creates more opportunities for minority hires league-wide. The Seahawks will have three participants working with the team through OTAs, minicamp and training camp. Jonathan Saxon South Carolina State Defensive Coordinator Johnathan Saxon is one of three participants in the fellowship program. The defending Celebration Bowl champion’s Bulldog defense held the SWAC Champion Jackson State Tigers to 10 points in December’s HBCU postseason matchup. The former Bulldogs Offensive Lineman joined his alma mater as an assistant coach in 2014, working his way up to defensive coordinator. Saxon has coached current Bulldogs in the NFL like Indianapolis Colts Linebacker Darius Leonard and 2022 Los Angeles Rams selection Cornerback Decobie Durant. Saxon spent time with the University of Louisville as a grad assistant, serving as defensive line coach for the Cardinals. Amanda Ruller McMaster University Running Backs and Special Teams Coach Amanda Ruller has aspirations of being the first female coach in the Canadian Football League. Ruller will work with the Seahawks during OTAs and Training Camp, bringing her wide range of skills to Seattle. Ruller also serves as assistant strength and conditioning coach for McMaster, along with being the Team Ontario U18 Women’s Tackle running back and special teams coach. The first woman to join the University of Regina’s football staff carried the ball for Team Canada in 2017, helping secure a silver medal. Akeem Dent Former NFL linebacker Akeem Dent joins the Seahawks as part of the Diversity Fellowship Program. The former Georgia Bulldog was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2011 as part of the Atlanta Falcons. Dent also spent time with the Houston Texans before finishing his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017. Dent re-joined the Texans in 2019 as a defensive assistant.Social Post Of The Day Corbin Smith highlight’s Seattle Seahawks Tyler Lockett’s Rare AccomplishmentMore From The Web Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic believes Seahawks Tight End Noah Fant is standing out at OTAs. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times highlights a Seahawks defense looking to become more accountable. The Seahawks announced Tuesday the launch of a new Mental Health Matters program. Also at Seahawks.com, Tyler Lockett’s thoughts on the QB competition.

Wednesday Round-up: Seahawks Add Three Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Hires

The Seahawks add three coaches for offseason workouts and training camp who are part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship Program.