What does history tell us about what they will do early in the draft? Bresee can hold up double teams from nose tackle alignments, he can rush the passer outside the guards, and hes got some edge potential as well. NOTE: The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in next year's draft as a result of the NFL's investigation into tampering violations. When you rank 30th in pass defense DVOA, maybe its time for a bit more assistance. Last season, Smith allowed just 18 catches on 38 targets for 211 yards, 81 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, one interception, and an opponent passer rating of 71.3 Hed be an outstanding fit for whatever it is Jack Del Rio is running at any given time. Seahawks center Austin Blythe, who is set to become a free agent, announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. As for Taylor, the 267-pound edge is definitely a building block. (Photo of Zay Flowers: Winslow Townson / USA Today). 1 overall since 1967, Six sleepers to watch during the 2023 scouting combine drills, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. After starring during Senior Bowl week, Adebawore could be that guy. Stroud to the Houston Texans at #2, and Anthony Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts at #4. In addition to center, the Seahawks could use a little extra help elsewhere on the interior of their offensive line between rookie tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas. To most, the pre-combine and pre-pro day season favorite to be that quarterback is Alabama's 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Bears had the fewest sacks (20) and the fewest total pressures (85) in the NFL last season, so the need for edge pressure is obvious. Its rare to get such a complete sample. His first order of business will be to fortify a line that had just 21 sacks and 88 total pressures in 2022, the NFLs second-worst in both categories behind the aforementioned Bears. 3 (from Denver) No. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Chicago Bears): O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida, 33. Now that my philosophy on trading up within a semi-crapshoot has been established and my standard has been established, these become easier to figure out. Wide receivers D.K. San Francisco 49ers: DJ Turner, CB, Michigan, 102. Hes seen as someone who can make plays in space, is dynamic after the catch and can come away with the difficult catch. Still, its nearly impossible for the Seahawks to think of this season as anything other than a resounding success. 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Kansas City Chiefs: Warren McClendon, OT, Georgia, 96. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 27. While Chicago has the money in free agency to take care of some of that, we assume that head coach Matt Eberflus would love to take Andersons explosiveness to the pocket and snap it right in his fronts. Minnesota Vikings: Kendre Miller, RB, TCU, 88. Other roll-the-dice QBs in this class include Will Levis who Carolina took at No. Philadelphia Eagles: Tuli Tuipulotu, DL, USC, 63. With that in mind, the Texans should run their card up to take him with the second overall pick. The NFL Scouting Combine is right around the corner, which means the 2023 NFL draft is just a couple of months away. Hes already 24 and had very limited playing time in 2021 when he broke his ankle playing basketball before the start of his time at Georgia Tech. Dunlap was also adept at bull-rushing defenders for sacks, which he did on a game-ending fourth-and-10 takedown of Arizonas Kyler Murray in Week 11 of the 2020 season. While the Seahawks (7-8) have stumbled to five losses in their last six games, they could still finish the season with a 9-8 record, which might be enough for one of the NFCs seven playoff berths depending on how things shake out with a few other teams in the conference. Lets dive into our Seahawks mock draft. Whyle would be a potentially useful red zone threat and third-down option in the passing game in the future after sitting behind Fant and Parkinson. Rost: Why the Seahawks are down but not out. Where Can The Bills Add Offensive Playmakers? Is it unfair to give Joe Burrow yet another target? 37, a fourth and one of those fifths for a slot receiver before the end of Day 1. And depending on where you set the bar, you could look at the list of 28 quarterbacks selected within the top 10 in the last 14 drafts and conclude that the only truly successful ones are Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow, with the jury possibly still out on Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Trey Lance, Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence. 49. February 24, 2023 6:00 am PT. Forbes of one of a long line of bigger, more aggressive cornerbacks in this class, and his 2022 metrics speak to his potential 31 catches allowed on 58 targets for 284 yards, 105 yards after the catch, three touchdowns, six interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 44.7. Such was the case with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday as the San Francisco 49ers completed the three-game sweep of their divisional rival to knock them out of the postseason early. Johnson is a tough evaluation, as you have to separate his individual performance from the schematic weirdness and iffy efficiency of the Aggies defense. Quinton Jefferson added 5.5 sacks himself. Opposing quarterbacks threw just 23 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions. Veteran right guard Gabe Jackson is under contract through 2023, but he was essentially a part-time starter in 2022 and would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. Kansas City Chiefs: Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland, 64. If so, building a more well-rounded team should be in the cards. Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State: The quarterbacks didnt perform very well at the Senior Bowl, but by the end of the week, Haener had shown the most growth. 2 pick. Heres what we do know: Pete Carroll and John Schneider arent afraid of athletic projects, at times to their own detriment, and theyre well aware that much help is required along the defensive front. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. Both are exceptional starting receivers. The Cardinals have all kinds of needs to fill before theyre going to push their way back to true competitiveness, but as Carter is the best overall prospect in this class, and new head coach Jonathan Gannon naturally leans toward defense as the Eagles former defensive coordinator, this is an easy match. In the past, many prospects have used a strong . Green Bay Packers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern, 79. Over the next several weeks there will definitely be more names added to the mix as potential first-round targets for Seattle. To be clear, this is not the decision I would make. The Las Vegas Raiders might have to sacrifice future draft capital to move up from seven to one, and that might be worth it because now we're talking about leapfrogging several teams that need quarterbacks and this is a potential contender that truly needs a signal-caller following the release of Derek Carr. That's a scenario not even the most glass-half-full Seahawks fan could have imagined when the team traded away the only Super Bowl-winning quarterback in franchise history. Again, the Seahawks probably wont need a quarterback once they bring Smith back. Jan. 8: Denver vs. Los Angeles Chargers (8-6), time TBD, Big day for Seahawks defense spoiled by low point for offense vs. Chiefs, Broncos QB Russell Wilson and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll shake hands on Sept. 12, 2022. Mel Kiper published a new 2023 NFL mock draft this morning at ESPN and he has an interesting scenario playing out for Seattle in the top 10. With a season or two to develop behind Smith, he could eventually deliver on his awesome potential. At No. New York Jets: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, 14 New England Patriots: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern, 15. Stroud, how about the addition of Johnston, the TCU star who needs a bit of refinement regarding the full route tree, but can spam enemy defenses at any level with his size (6-foot-4, 215 pounds), straight-line speed, and freaky after-catch ability. At the very least, that means the Lions should refuse to deal their last two single-digit first-round picks, Sewell and Hutchinson. Heck, even seventh-round pick Dareke Young has. At 6-5, 337 pounds, Seattle may no longer have to worry about its guards being walked back into the quarterback in obvious passing situations, a common occurrence in recent seasons. Still, its nearly impossible for the Seahawks to think of this season as anything other than a resounding success. Thats also why offensive linemen voted him practice player of the week. Though his height and length are a bit lacking for the NFL levelhes listed at 6 feet evenThomas could be an excellent special teams contributor at the very least for Seattle. Brian Daboll did an unbelievable job in his first season as Big Blues head coach and offensive mastermind with a quarterback in Daniel Jones who hadnt done much of anything before his tenure, and a receiver group that really didnt scare anybody. calamitous 51-14 loss for Wilson and the Broncos, ahead of only Houston (2-12-1) and Chicago (3-12), Seahawks center Austin Blythe retires after 7 NFL seasons, Sean Desai leaves Seahawks to become Eagles defensive coordinator, Huard on Seahawks Draft: Trio of D-linemen to watch at combine, Huard: One reason Seahawks may look to bring back Bobby Wagner, Seahawks Breakdown: Why this may be their biggest NFL Draft ever, Seahawks Draft: Why Tank Dell is Bumps sleeper WR prospect. Moving up from five is obviously the most plausible scenario, but Seattle shouldn't be willing to surrender that other first-rounder or a future first-rounder. His tackle background is nice to have, too. Will Dissly is on the books for another two years, but hes recovering from yet another season-ending injury, his third in five years. And they're cheap right now anyway. But even after a Denver win in Week 18, Seattle will have a top-5 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Amid all the hand-wringing over Seattle's decision to pass on the 2022 quarterbacks, the reality is the Seahawks did exactly what they needed to do. Houston Texans: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma, 34. The Seahawks probably wont need a quarterback once they either sign Smith to an extension or use the franchise tag on him. The Eagles still have the NFLs most completed roster, but theyve got a ton of potential free agent losses on the defensive side of the ball, and cornerback James Bradberry is one of them. Carolina Panthers: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, 10. White is versatile and athletic enough to get to the quarterback from anywhere, and has a lot of upside, so this is a home run pick for a position of need in Seattle. Maybe its a good idea to have a veteran stopgap at the position while developing a rookie with amazing traits, and Richardson would certainly qualify. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia, 20. San Francisco 49ers: Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin, 100. 49ers 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: Nailing Late-Round Picks, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. Here's a look at how the Seahawks are positioned in 2023. Atlanta Falcons: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota, 45. As the NFL Scouting Combine kicks off, Brock Huard is looking closely at three defensive linemen for the Seahawks in particular. All other members of the roster and non-first-round picks should be fair game. A lot more. 1 overall pick in Seahawks history. There is no NFL defense more cornerback-light than Minnesotas, and while the addition of new defensive coordinator Brian Flores will prove to be a massive improvement over Ed Donatells Party like its 1999 schemes, Flores will need some erasers in the secondary who work well with his eagerness for man coverage and Cover-0 blitzes. He was difficult to block in the run game and has an explosive first step and powerful punches that can shock blockers in his pass rush. Jaxson Kirkland, G, Washington: Kirkland (6-6, 322) has the makings of a developmental guard prospect, which is interesting to think about considering he was once considered a potential first-round tackle. Branch could be an immediate impact performer given his elite athleticism and wide-ranging cover skills. Thats where Flowers comes into play. As Frank Reich takes over, it's hard to argue anybody on the roster isn't expendable to position Carolina to land its next franchise quarterback. With that said, Nwosu came over from the Los Angeles Chargers on a mere two-year contract last offseason. Surrendering Metcalf or Lockett also wouldn't make much sense if you want to maximize that quarterback's chances of succeeding. The Bengals already have the leagues best receiver trio in JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. Check. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Now that Seattles season is over, its time to turn their attention to the coming draft. This is a unique draft for the Seahawks in terms of capital, with 10 total picks including four in the first two rounds, and the No. pic.twitter.com/0unY3RAQXy, NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) February 15, 2023. And yes, with two weeks left in the regular season, there is still a possibility that can become the first No. The NFL Scouting Combine, free agency and individual pro days will shape how Seattles big board looks by draft weekend, but before those events take place, heres an early seven-round mock draft. Thats because in addition to the first-rounder from Denver, Seattle also owns the Broncos second-round selection, giving the Hawks a rare four picks in the first two rounds, two of which should be at least in the top 20 overall. Jones is both a high-level pass-protector and a complete mauler in the run game on the left side, and if Bakhtiari manages a full season for the first time since 2019, Jones has enough positional versatility to project him perfectly to a staff that has appreciated such things in recent years. Philadelphia Eagles: Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame, 31. In less than a week, the entire NFL and the whole of the 2023 draft class will converge upon Indianapolis for the scouting combine an opportunity for NFL talent evaluators, scouts, and coaches to get a much better idea of the quality of this class both in on-field drills, and meetings with those prospects. Gambling problem? The 2022 fifth-round pick from Denver included in the trade was flipped into the selections of linebacker Tyreke Smith and wideout Dareke Young. 2023 NFL draft order: Seahawks locked in at No. The Detroit Lions, like the Seahawks, have two top-20 selections. The Indianapolis Colts would only be moving up three spots, so it's really hard to justify giving up a player as awesome as the 28-year-old Buckner, who was a first-team All-Pro in 2020, a Pro Bowler in 2021 and an inside force with eight sacks and 22 quarterback hits despite Indy's immense struggles in 2022. 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