The Seattle Seahawks continue to go through the process of appointing a new offensive coordinator. To date, three finalists have been identified, all of which interviewed virtually to start, before receiving in-person second interviews. One of those candidates is Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley.
Former Seahawks tight end Luke Willson has remained a fan of his previous franchise. Willson endured three separate stints with the Seahawks (2013-17, 2019-20, 2020), making him qualified to speak on Mike Macdonald’s search for his next offensive play caller. It turns out the LaSalle, Ontario, Canada native has thoughts.
Willson is publicly endorsing Fraley for the job via social media. It’s worth noting Willson spent a portion of the 2018 campaign with the Lions. Fraley was hired by Detroit that same offseason as the team’s assistant offensive line coach.
Hank Fraley is the man. I hope the Seahawks get him as their new OC. This would be an elite hire.
— Luke Willson (@LWillson_82) January 22, 2025
Willson often played as an in-line blocking tight end. That made him an extension of the offensive line, likely meaning he spent a considerable amount of time being coached by Fraley in Detroit. Fraley would spend two campaigns (2018-19) as the assistant offensive line coach before Dan Campbell elevated him to O-line coach in 2020, the post he currently holds while capturing the Seahawks’ interest.
The Seahawks are still sorting through their offensive coordinator options. One recent rumor has the team considering Fraley as the run-game coordinator with Scott Turner as the passing-down coordinator. Either way, Willson is rooting for Fraley to land in Seattle.
