With the biggest performance of his young career, Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori thrust himself directly into the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year race.

Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori was drafted using the pick from the DK Metcalf trade. Then he chose Russell Wilson's number. Here's how he lived up to all that.

Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori is entering the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation.

On any given play, Emmanwori can be taking on a 300-plus pound offensive tackle, or he can, as was the case on a third-down play that nearly ended with his first interception, he can play lockdown coverage on Justin Jeffrson, an All-Pro receiver.

Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori is key to a "pretty ridiculous," NFL-best number. The post Seahawks Rookie Helping Defense Post ‘Pretty Ridiculous’ Number appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On Thursday, the NFL announced that Seattle Seahawks defensive back (and former South Carolina football All-American) Nick Emmanwori was the league’s Rookie of the Week. The recognition comes on the heels of Emmanwori’s best game as a professional.

The Seahawks are building a new Legion of Boom in Seattle, and rookie Nick Emmanwori is lowering as many booms as anybody on the team.

Nick Emmanwori played one of the best coverage snaps you’ll see all season yesterday against Justin Jefferson.

Nick Emmanwori had a game for the ages in the Seahawks' dominant win over the Falcons, while also strengthening his Rookie of the Year case. The post Seahawks’ Nick Emmanwori Making Case for Rookie of the Year appeared first on Heavy Sports.