Catching Up With Seahawks Edge Jared Ivey
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In this episode of the Daily Seahawks Podcast, host Brian Amhazer sits down with Super Bowl champion Jared Ivey, a UDFA edge defender for the Seattle Seahawks, to discuss his journey from Georgia Tech to NFL stardom. Ivey shares candid stories about his high school struggles, including nearly quitting football due to a harsh coach, and the pivotal moment when a head coach pulled him back onto the field after a mistake, leading to his first career sack and a breakout season. He reflects on the emotional and physical challenges of being a non-rotating player on a Super Bowl-winning team, emphasizing the hunger and resilience that fueled his drive. Ivey also discusses his off-season training, love for Seattle, and passion for cooking, while highlighting the importance of intelligence, film study, and self-efficacy in the NFL. The conversation transitions into broader team dynamics, with Amhazer praising the Seahawks' culture of accountability and togetherness, and teasing upcoming coverage of players like Conor O'Toole and Jamie Sheriff who could emerge in 2026. The episode closes with a mock draft using Big Board Lab, featuring picks like Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Emmett Johnson, Devin Moore, and Micah Morris, and reflections on the evolving landscape of sports media and personal branding.
Jared Ivey’s career was shaped by a pivotal moment when his coach pulled him back onto the field after a mistake, leading to his first sack and a breakout season.
The Seahawks’ culture emphasizes accountability, honesty, and togetherness—key ingredients in their Super Bowl success.
Ivey values intelligence and film study as much as athleticism, noting that smart players play fast and make quicker decisions.
The Seahawks are prioritizing players with high self-efficacy and confidence, especially after the 2013 Super Bowl team’s roster stagnation.
Ivey’s versatility as a 260–270 lb edge defender allows him to play both outside and inside, blending traits of Demarcus Lawrence and Leonard Williams.
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Welcome & Introduction to Jared Ivey
Host Brian Amhazer welcomes listeners to the Daily Seahawks Podcast, introduces the episode's focus on Jared Ivey, a Super Bowl champion and UDFA edge defender, and previews the conversation on Ivey’s journey, mindset, and role in the Seahawks’ defense.
Jared Ivey’s High School Struggles & Breakout Moment
“If you didn't make that play, you don't know what was going to happen.”
The Super Bowl Journey: Hunger & Brotherhood
“The hunger was like, and the insatiableness was just like hard to like... get past.”
Ivey’s Role, Versatility & Off-Season Plan
Ivey discusses his hybrid edge role, his ability to play inside or outside, and his off-season focus on getting bigger, stronger, faster, and improving recovery—while also enjoying Seattle and cooking with his girlfriend.
Team Culture & Leadership: Accountability & Togetherness
“There was never any of that like any, you know, as a player and playing in college, especially with, you know, a little bit more immature players or immature coaches like, you know, there's a huge tendency to just dance around stuff after a loss.”
“I think it's really intimidating and those guys don't want to get it wrong and they don't want to, you know, guarantee money to people that, you know, they feel like, I don't know. I don't know. You would think they'd have figured it out by now.”
“If you didn't make that play, you don't know what was going to happen.”
“Smart players play fast. You know, it's not a really all about speed if you if you know where you're supposed to be and and know how to get there.”
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Brian Amhazer
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Mike McDonald
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