January 21, 2024
Mafe posted 52 tackles (32 solo), including 9.0 sacks, across 16 games during the 2023 season.
ANALYSISMafe also added six pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. The 2022 second-round pick earned more playing time in his second NFL season and showed major improvements, accordingly, leading the team in sacks. The Seahawks are hoping 2023 second-round pick
Derick Hall will make similar improvements to Mafe, but regardless, we should expect Mafe to be featured in this defense again in 2024.