This new kickoff rule could drastically increase the importance of having the right return man and the right coverage players on special teams. That’s where a player like Dee Williams could be more valuable than ever in the new age of NFL special teams.

And while Williams’ lack of a true position would be a massive issue if he were trying to crack the top of the Seahawks roster, it is actually an advantage at the bottom of it.

In addition to his special teams value, the fact that Williams can play on both sides of the ball is an asset as the 52nd or 53rd man on the roster. If he was Seattle’s nickel or slot receiver, that would be a problem. If it’s late in a tough NFC West battle and the team has lost a few WRs or CBs to injury to over the course of the game, having a player like Williams is actually like having two players in one roster slot.

While it may not be the splashiest move of the Seahawks offseason, don’t be surprised if Dee Williams♠ is one of the only 2024 undrafted free agents to make the final depth chart.