3 position battles to watch at Seahawks training camp

The Seattle Seahawks will have their rookie class report to training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on July 17. The veterans will join them by reporting on July 24. That's when head coach Mike Macdonald can really begin promoting competition across various positions.

With that in mind, we've identified three position battles worth monitoring at Seahawks training camp.

Backup right guard

Anthony Bradford is the unquestioned starting right guard at this point. Bradford is entering a contract year though, so the position battle to be his backup may reveal the Seahawks' future plans. Rookie Beau Stephens and 2024 third-round pick Christian Haynes are competing for reserve reps. The winner could be a 2027 starter.

Safety

Veteran Julian Love is the Seahawks' most experienced safety. Sophomore Nick Emmanwori is expected to take a step forward while continuing to play a versatile role. With Coby Bryant having left in free agency, Ty Okada appears set for the in-house promotion. The Seahawks also drafted safety Bud Clark at No. 64 overall, and he's talented enough to push Okada.

Cornerback rotation

The Seahawks let Riq Woolen leave in free agency. Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe are the boundary starters. There will be loads of competition behind them for the reserve roles. Nehemiah Pritchett is the favorite to win that gig, but the Seahawks also drafted three cornerbacks, including sleepers Julian Neal and Andre Fuller.

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