Seattle Seahawks

TRENDING: Seahawks Rookie Class Receives Grade; Who Was ‘Pleasant Surprise’?

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5 months ago

February 10, 2024

The Seattle Seahawks gave undrafted free agent Jake Bobo a lifeline during the previous summer, and he made the most of it.

After his performance in training camp and preseason games caught the attention of the Seattle coaching staff, Bobo became one of the team’s major success stories.

He was rewarded with a berth on the playing roster, and throughout the regular season, he saw the field multiple times. Bobo deserved some credit because he contributed to NFL.com’s rookie rankings, where the Seahawks draft class was given a B+ for their season’s work.

“Bobo was a pleasant surprise, earning the No. 4 WR role out of training camp and providing some highlight-reel catches, including a one-handed TD grab against the Cardinals,” NFL.com wrote. “With his three TDs on a mere 20 touches, quality blocking and special-teams contributions, Bobo was an outstanding value and figures to maintain his role despite the coaching change.”

As a part of Shane Waldron’s offense, Bobo would play 17 games for the Seahawks. He didn’t start any games, but he proved his worth several times.

Against the Cincinnati Bengals, he caught two passes for 43 yards during a two-game run where he was finding his rhythm. A week later, against the Arizona Cardinals, he hauled in four catches for 61 yards, including a spectacular touchdown grab.

Bobo would concluded his debut NFL season with 19 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for one touchdown as well. He was also a decent member of the special teams unit, playing 139 snaps during the season.

Bobo’s season was one of learning, but as an undrafted free agent, it was impressive enough that he made the original team. It’s another feather in his crown that he can be trusted when real NFL bullets are flying and repays that faith.

He was a raw talent when he reported to training camp and had to earn his way to become a reliable offensive player. For the Seahawks, that seems to be the epitome of a “pleasant surprise”.