Seattle's Seahawks forecasted to make it to the Super Bowl by 2027, boasting a fresh, top-notch quarterback
Seahawks' Future at Quarterback Hinges on LaNorris Sellers
The Seattle Seahawks are currently navigating uncertain waters at the quarterback position, with Sam Darnold and third-round pick Jalen Milroe being the team's primary options. However, the organization is reportedly exploring possibilities beyond these two players[1].
Enter LaNorris Sellers, a second-year quarterback prospect from South Carolina. ESPN analyst Seth Walder has predicted that Sellers could lead the Seahawks to the Super Bowl in 2027, marking the end of the era for both Geno Smith and Sam Darnold with the team[2][4].
Sellers' meteoric rise is due to his impressive physical traits, dual-threat ability, and comparisons to dynamic QBs such as Josh Allen and Cam Newton[1][2][3]. He is widely projected as a top candidate in the 2026 NFL draft, potentially the first quarterback selected[1].
However, for this scenario to play out, Darnold and other QB options must not meet expectations, paving the way for Sellers to take over[2][5]. If Sellers excels and becomes a first-round prospect, he could potentially become the Seahawks' long-term answer at quarterback by 2027.
The Seahawks' quarterback position has been a topic of discussion since the 2024 season, when the team had a successful run with a 10-7 record, narrowly missing out on the postseason. The team then signed Darnold to a three-year contract worth a reported $100 million[6].
The Seahawks' quarterback strategy shifted in 2024 when they traded former starter Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders[7]. The team also hired new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who has previously worked with Darnold under Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, a relationship that is seen as a potential factor for Darnold's success in Seattle[8].
As the 2025 season approaches, Sellers' performance will be closely watched to determine his potential as a first-round prospect and the Seahawks' long-term quarterback[9]. If Sellers lives up to expectations, he could indeed lead the Seahawks to new heights, potentially culminating in a Super Bowl appearance in 2027.
However, if Darnold and Milroe fail to impress, further changes in the Seahawks' quarterback position could occur[5]. It's an exciting time for Seahawks fans, as the future of the team's quarterback position seems to be in the hands of a promising young talent.
References: [1] ESPN.com [2] NFL.com [3] Pro Football Focus [4] Sports Illustrated [5] The Ringer [6] ESPN.com [7] Seattle Times [8] Vikings.com [9] SeattlePI.com
- Rumors about the Seahawks' future at quarterback extend beyond Sam Darnold and Jalen Milroe, as the organization is reportedly considering possibilities from the upcoming 2026 NFL draft, such as second-year prospect LaNorris Sellers, who is compared to Josh Allen and Cam Newton.
- If LaNorris Sellers continues to shine in the sports world, especially in American football, especially football like the NFL, he could potentially be the Seahawks' long-term answer at quarterback by 2027, following the end of the era for Geno Smith and Sam Darnold.
- As draft discussions around potential quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft heat up, football enthusiasts, particularly Seahawks fans, are eagerly awaiting to see if LaNorris Sellers could live up to the rumors and lead the team to new heights, possibly culminating in a Super Bowl appearance in 2027.
