Rylie Mills' Position Switch Boosts Seahawks' Defense

0:00On April 29th, the Seattle Seahawks are shaking things up this off-season with their promising 2025 rookie class and one big move stands. Out second-year defender Riley Mills switching from defensive tackle to defensive end. Drafted in the fifth round out of Notre Dame, Mills brings versatility after playing both spots in college and showing flashes last season despite an end-around. Earlier ACL injury, earlier this week the team's official roster confirmed the shift, putting Mills in a spot to build on his late season surge. He played the final four regular season games that tackle with three tackles, then stepped up big in the playoffs, including a sack, tackle for loss, and quarterback hit. That sack came in the Super Bowl against New England, where Mills dragged down rookie quarterback Drake May, despite a hold fans aided up and made, him and instant favorite for his hustle and future potential. Now, this change looks like a smart play for the Seahawks defense, possibly grooming Mills as the next in line for veteran Leonard Williams. At 32 and in the last year of his

1:04deal, Williams has hinted at retirement after the title win, and both guys share that flexible skill set for, edge rush or run stuff. With more reps at end, Mills could lock down a steady role, boosting that stellar rookie class and keeping Seattle's dark side defense dominant for, years to come.