What would the Seattle Mariners turkey bowl rosters look like?

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SEATTLE, WA – JULY 26: Mallex Smith #0 of the Seattle Mariners is doused in Gatorade by teammate Dee Gordon, wearing a Seahawks helmet, after Smith hit a walk-off single against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park on July 26, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners beat the Tigers 3-2. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) /

Have you ever wondered what a turkey bowl between current Seattle Mariners players would look like? Probably not. Good thing we have done the research and drafted rosters for this year’s backyard Thanksgiving game.As we all enjoy this year’s obscure thanksgiving that may just be another day at home with your parents, or it’s reading about Mariners news as you prepare for your Zoom call or facetime with family, there is one thing that is on every Mariner’s fans mind: What would the Seattle Mariners turkey bowl rosters look like?

Good thing for all of those wondering Sodo Mojo Co-Experts Ryota Nishino and Willie Keeler have sat down and drafted out the rosters for this year’s backyard turkey bowl. Ryota was able to find profiles for all of the Mariners who played football in high school and also uncovered some hidden athleticism away from the baseball field.

The Mariner’s current roster features a former star high school QB, as well as two wide receivers who broke California records and earned all-section honors. On top of having a former high school linebacker as well, the Mariners have one of the youngest and most athletic rosters in the MLB so there was plenty of talent to choose from when it came to the guys who didn’t play football in high school.

So without further adieu here is the roster that had the first pick, Ryota’s team. Followed by Willie’s team which had the second and third pick in a snake draft system.

SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 06: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners catches a football as he tosses it with teammates before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on August 6, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Angels beat the Mariners 6-1. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) /

Ryota’s roster features a high school QB and some athletic receivers

QB: Kendall Graveman

Kendall was the first pick in our turkey bowl draft because he played QB at Benjamin Russell High School in Alabama and lettered on varsity his junior and senior year. In his senior season (2008-09), he played in 8 games, had 1174 passing yards, 9 TDs, and 4 interceptions.

TE: Ty France

Ty France played linebacker and fullback at South Hills High School in California. While France is not that tall (5’11”, 217lb) he’s a pretty bulky guy with football experience so he will be good on both sides of the ball. He has zero stolen bases in his MLB career so TE is probably suitable for him going downfield and maybe he can play linebacker and spy on the QB on defense.

WR: Evan White

Evan White did not play football in high school but he did play basketball in high school. He is clearly an athlete and can run even for his big size (6’3″, 220 lbs) and first base position. He would be good in this game at receiver and guarding receivers on defense with his DK Metcalf size.

WR: JP Crawford

J.P. Crawford was focused on baseball in high school but as the image at the top of the screen shows, he can play football. Crawford is fast, lengthy, and athletic, so he would be a perfect wide receiver. His dad was also a pro-Canadian football defensive back and made 4 all-star teams so he has some football in his genes.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 03: Jarred Kelenic #58 of the Seattle Mariners looks on while participating in drills during summer workouts at T-Mobile Park on July 03, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Willie’s roster features two high school star receivers and a Rookie of the Year tight end

QB: Jarred Kelenic

Willie waited in the draft to draft his QB and settled upon Jarred Kelenic. Kelenic is quick and athletic and would play as a dual-threat QB. While Kelenic has no football experience, his dad created NX Level high-performance training center, where JJ Watt and TJ Watt practice in the offseason. His lack of experience may hold back his accuracy, but he could be Tua for Willie’s team and be a dynamic lefty QB.

TE: Kyle Lewis

Lewis did not play football in high school but did play basketball along with baseball. Lewis would be an amazing tight end as he is fast, athletic, has hops, and has incredible size at 6’4″, 205 lbs. Evan White will have a handful trying to guard Kyle on defense.

WR: Braden Bishop

Braden Bishop was Willie’s first pick in the draft. Bishop played wide receiver in high school at St. Francis in California. He was 1st team all WCAL, WCAL receiver of the year, second-team All CIF CCS, and was an all-metro football player in his senior year

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WR: Mitch Haniger

Haniger played wide receiver at Archbishop Mitty High School in California. He broke receiving records at Archbishop Mitty as well as records in California and his Central Coast Section. He caught 85 passes for 888 yards and 7 TDs his senior year and was first-team all-league and county.

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Ryota’s roster features a high school QB and some athletic receivers

Willie’s roster features two high school star receivers and a Rookie of the Year tight end

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