SEA Boye Mafe
NFL edge rusher. Position: EDGE. Team: Seattle Seahawks.
Quick Facts
- Position: Edge Rusher / EDGE
- Team: Seattle Seahawks
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 261 lbs
- Age (2026): 27
- Experience: 4 NFL seasons
- College: Minnesota
2026 Outlook
Boye Mafe is an athletic, quick-twitch edge rusher who specializes in quick pressure on the quarterback rather than raw sack numbers. He finished the 2025 season with a strong 16.8% True Pressure Score (TPS) win rate and ranked 8th in pass rush win rate despite only playing half the defensive snaps in Mike Macdonald's aggressive Seattle scheme. He recorded 40 pressures and 2 QB hits in limited snaps, demonstrating consistent ability to get quick pressure. Mafe is solid in run support with high football IQ, and importantly can drop into coverage out of pass rush—a valuable trait for modern defenses (per Three free agent Edge defenders the Washington Commanders could target in 2026).
His value takes a hit due to his drop in sack production (only 2 in 2025 vs 9 in prior year) and rotational role, both somewhat attributable to Seattle's scheme. However, at a $12.5 million AAV projection, he offers good value as a well-rounded edge defender who specializes in creating pressure.
Role / Depth Chart
Rotational edge rusher in Seattle's scheme, playing roughly 50% of defensive snaps. His quick-twitch, pressure-generating style fits well in aggressive defensive schemes that prioritize creating TFLs and disruption over sack totals.
Recent News
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- 2026-02-16 — Three free agent Edge defenders the Washington Commanders could target in 2026 (Three free agent Edge defenders the Washington Commanders could target in 2026)
Open Questions
- Will Mafe's pressure-generation style translate effectively in a different scheme if he changes teams?
- Can he bounce back to double-digit sack totals, or has the rotational role become his ceiling?