Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) lays out for a third quarter pass completion aignast Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (1) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Nov. 30, 2023. The Cowboys won, 41-35. (Tom Fox)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant takes a pass from quarterback Geno Smith into the end zone for the touchdown in Week 18 against the Rams.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds tight end Noah Fant in stride on the sideline for a 32-yard gain during Sunday's Week 18 divisional matchup.

James is the clear choice for the bottom the list. The sixth-round cornerback out of Auburn was the only draft pick who did not make 53-man roster and was released at the end of the preseason. He was signed to the New England Patriots’ practice squad Sept. 16 and did not appear in a game this season.

The Seattle Seahawks have just 10 unrestricted free agents currently scheduled to reach the open market in March. General manager John Schneider has 16 total contracts to address, including restricted (2) and exclusive rights (4) free agents. Of those 16, the following six are offensive players.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant's dangerous flipping touchdown catch helps Seattle recapture their lead over the Los Angeles Rams.

The Seahawks have met with four candidates for their offensive coordinator vacancy and each of those coaches would have interesting free agency connections.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy learning who stood out as a Stud in Week 18 for the Seahawks. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fant saved his best for last in 2024 after scoring his first touchdown in the Seahawks' season finale. The veteran tight end finishes the season with a modest 53-563-1 receiving line in 14 starts for Seattle,

Mike Lefko shares a three-step plan he believes can vault the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title in the near future.

From a new OC and a decision on Geno Smith to cap-related releases and key players to re-sign, Seattle has plenty of work ahead.

The Seahawks' fourth -round pick put together a solid rookie year at tight end. Where does this leave AJ Barner going into next season?