Drake Thomas discusses Seahawks waiver claim, breakout season

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas, an undrafted gem, reflected on his "unexpected" waiver claim by the Seahawks in 2023 after being released by the Raiders. Despite a rookie season-ending knee injury, he flourished under Mike Macdonald, taking over as weakside linebacker. Thomas recorded 4.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 97 total tackles, including a crucial Week 18 interception off Christian McCaffrey that secured the NFC West title. He credits his success to complementing All-Pro Ernest Jones IV and focusing on team execution rather than proving doubters wrong.