There seems to be a lot of overlap here in terms of skill set and unless we plan to change the rules and put four gunners on the punt team, many of these guys won't be on the roster come September (related article).
Here's a list of the receivers we currently have on the roster...
T.J. Houshmandzadeh
6'2" 203lbs - Oregon State - 32-years-old
Housh is a great possession receiver and a fiery competitor. His production declined last year. Some point to his age, but he also played in an anemic offense devoid of any playmakers to stretch the field. He recently had surgery for a sports hernia and if he returns to full strength he should return to form since the offense should have more weapons and an improved line. While his contract is huge, he is a favorite of Seahawk fans, a fierce competitor, sure handed, and a quote machine.
Deion Branch
5'9" 195lbs - Louisville -- 30-years-old
A former Super Bowl MVP, coming off yet another knee surgery, Branch has never performed as a Seahawk. He has battled injuries and is making a ton of coin. There were trade rumors before the draft, but teams may be waiting for the Seahawks to simply cut him. Has he been deemed unnecessary now that Seattle has Golden Tate?
Deon Butler
5'10, 182 lbs - Penn State -- 24-years-old
Last year's 3rd round pick, Butler may be the fastest guy on the team, but does he have the lateral quickness to be anything more then a deep threat? He's the all-time leading receiver at Penn State, breaking many of Bobby Engram's records. Coach Pete Carroll likes bigger receivers and some question whether Butler has a future with the team (article). Fans love his speed and the Seahawks did a lot to move up in the draft last year to pick him. He's on the bubble though.
Mike Williams
6'5" 235lbs - USC - 25-years-old
A former first round pick by the Detroit Lions. Williams is considered a huge bust and was out of the league the last two years. His weight ballooned to 270lbs, but he's given up the champagne and the late night steaks and pasta. He recently rededicated himself to football and worked to get himself into playing shape. After the recent mini camp, everyone (except Danny O'Neil) was singing his praises (article). On his weekly radio show, John Clayton predicted Williams would be the Seahawks #3 receiver next year.
Reggie Williams
6'4 218lbs - Washington - 26-years-old
Much like Mike Williams, Reggie was a highly touted 1st rounder who never lived up to the hype in the NFL. Various off field issues and an arrest for cocaine possession put him out of the league last year. He's trying to make a comeback with the Seahawks, but has struggled in mini camp. Still, he has all the physical tools if he can only get his act together and return to form.
Patrick Carter
6'3" 197 lbs - Louisville - 25-years-old
He's a longshot.
Mike Hass
6'1" 210lbs - Oregon State - 27-years-old
Despite spending most of his career on various practice squads, Hass remains on the roster. He's a long shot to make the team, but it hasn't stopped him before. He doesn't have elite speed, but he has great hands and won the Biletinikoff Award as a senior at Oregon State.
Michael Jones
6'3 221lbs - Arizona State - 23-years-old
Undrafted out of college in 2009, Jones has ideal size, but was inconsistent in college.
Martin Ruvell
6'4" 220 lbs - Saginaw Valley State - 27-years-old
Ruvell's statistics have declined in each of his four years in the league. He played for Green Bay his first three years, so GM John Schneider knows him well. He has ideal size, but so do a lot of other players on the roster.
Sean Morey
5'11" 195lbs - Brown - 34-years-old
Picked up in free agency from Arizona, Morey is a pro-bowl special teams player, but has never contributed much as a receiver. Given his age, he'll have to really out-perform some of the younger players if he's going to make the team.
Ben Obomanu
6'1" 204lbs - Auburn - 26-years-old
A regular on special teams, Obomanu has yet to contribute much in the receiving game. He's in his 5th year, and could be a casualty of a deep roster.
Golden Tate
5'10" 202lbs - Notre Dame - 21-years-old - Rookie
Field Gulls did a great article on Tate. The rookie had a great mini camp and had everyone turning their heads at his pass catching and big play ability. He needs to improve his route running, but Tate looks like a star in the making. His arrival could mean the end of the Deion Branch era.
Chris Duvalt-
5'10 173lbs - Illinois - 22-years-old --Rookie
A converted cornerback in college, Duvalt played beside heralded Illinois receiver Arrelious Benn. He didn't put up big numbers in college, but he showed up big in key games. Undrafted out of college, Duvalt signed 3-year contract after trying out with the Hawks.
Victor James
6'1" 204lbs - New Mexico - 22-years-old - Rookie
And undrafted rookie free agent, Victor played both quarterback and receiver in college. A former walk-on, Victor excelled in special teams play.
Jameson Konz
6'3" 234lbs - Kent State - Rookie
In college, he played linebacker, tight end, fullback, H-back, and wide receiver. While he sort of looks like Tanya Harding, it's not clear whether he has her nasty streak. Konz is an athletic freak who runs a 4.4 forty yard dash and has a 46-inch vertical leap. He could become a special teams guy, and with his vertical leap, he might be clutch in blocking field goals (article).
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