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Go inside the meetings rooms and onto the practice fields as new defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt, associate head coach-defense Sean Desai and the rest of the staff go to work during the offseason as they build an identity for this year's defense.
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Go inside the Seahawks draft room at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center as GM John Schneider, head coach Pete Carroll, and the scouting department make their selections during the 2022 NFL Draft.
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Introducing a season-long docuseries featuring unprecedented access and stories from inside the Virginia Mason Athletic Center like you've never seen before. This is The Sound of the Seahawks. Episode one debuts Wednesday, 5/25 at 6 p.m. PT on Seahawks.com/TheSound.
Highlighted Cast
Charles Cross
Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State
- Drafted to the Seahawks as the 9th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft
- Started in every game played throughout his college career
- 2021 first-team All-American by ESPN and Sporting News
- 2021 first-team All-SEC by conference coaches, Associated Press, and PFF
- Earned the nickname "Sweet Feet" due to his quick footwork and agility likely hailing from his basketball background
John Schneider
Executive Vice President & General Manager
- General Manager since 2010; Executive VP since 2013
- The team has advanced to the Divisional Playoffs or better seven times under his leadership
- Started "Ben's Fund" with his wife Traci, in honor of their oldest son, Ben. Ben's Fund provides grants to help cover costs associated with medical bills, therapy, and other aspects associated with raising children on the autism spectrum.
Boye Mafe
Linebacker, Minnesota
- Drafted by the Seahawks as the 40th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2022 NFL Draft
- Ranked ninth all-time in school history for most sacks totaling 15 in 42 career games
- Ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine
- Voted 2021 All Big-Ten second-team by the media and 2021 All Big-Ten third-team by conference coaches
- Describes himself as a "big outdoorsy and big foodie" and looks forward to exploring the Seattle food scene
Clint Hurtt
Defensive Coordinator, Miami
- Working his first season as defensive coordinator after serving the previous five seasons as defensive line coach
- In 2021, Hurtt's defensive line helped the Seahawks rank second in the league
- Joined the Seahawks in March of 2017 after three years with the Chicago Bears
- Coached at the collegiate level in Miami, his alma mater, and Louisville
- Has two children, a daughter and son
Sean Desai
Associate Head Coach - Defense, Temple
- Working his first season with the Seahawks having joined the team in February, 2022
- Previously worked on the Chicago Bear's coaching team where he worked with Clint Hurtt, and was defensive coordinator in 2021 when Chicago's defense ranked sixth in the NFL (316.7 ypg) and passing defense ranked third in the NFL (191.6 ypg)
- Coached at the collegiate level at Boston College, University of Miami, and Temple where he was the special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach making him one of the youngest coordinators in the country at just 27
- Earned his doctorate in educational administration with an emphasis in higher education at Temple in 2008
- Has three children, a daughter and two sons