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Charles
Cross
1
Rnd
9
Pk
OT
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 18
- School: Mississippi St.
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 310
Eric Edholm's Commentary
We have no problem with this pick. Cross wasn’t our favorite OT prospect, but he has sweet feet and is a natural pass protector now, even as a redshirt sophomore. But as a run blocker? We just don’t know. Is Pete Carroll going to start slinging the rock now that Russell Wilson is gone? It’s simply a departure from the type of tackle they typically have gone for.
Boye
Mafe
2
Rnd
8
Pk
EDGE
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 39
- School: Minnesota
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 255
Eric Edholm's Commentary
This fits what Seattle seeks. Mafe is a Bruce Irvin-ish pass rusher who needs work as a run defender but brings energy and closing ability. He got better every day at the Senior Bowl and has come a long way over five seasons at Minnesota. There was late Round 1 buzz on him.
Kenneth
Walker III
2
Rnd
9
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 38
- School: Michigan St.
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 210
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Pete Carroll loves running backs, and he gets another one here — the Seahawks' fourth RB selection since 2018. Walker has shortcomings in the pass game but was a massive star last season with his home-run hitting ability and rare open-field vision. He's also tough, breaking countless tackles last season. Walker will be good for them, no doubt. But was this a massive need?
Abraham
Lucas
3
Rnd
8
Pk
OT
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 68
- School: Washington St.
- Height: 6' 7"
- Weight: 319
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Seattle might have drafted its two starting tackles in this draft class, and both are gifted pass protectors with nice feet. Lucas has been consistent since 2019. He's similar to Charles Cross, another Air Raid tackle, which can create confusion as to the identity of the Seahawks' offense. Why draft a running back in Round 2 and take two tackles whose biggest concern is their run blocking? Odd.
Coby
Bryant
4
Rnd
4
Pk
CB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 86
- School: Cincinnati
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 198
Tariq
Woolen
5
Rnd
10
Pk
CB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 59
- School: UTSA
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 205
Tyreke
Smith
5
Rnd
15
Pk
DE
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 159
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 254
Bo
Melton
7
Rnd
8
Pk
WR
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 119
- School: Rutgers
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 189
Dareke
Young
7
Rnd
12
Pk
WR
Position
- School: Lenoir-Rhyne
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 224
NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division