He would fit nicely into Seattles run scheme and be able to hold his own when sorting out protections in the passing game. February 24, 2023 6:00 am PT. 1. Carolina Panthers: Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma, 40. The Seahawks have been able to pull off the rare feat of being an offseason seller and still contending for a playoff berth they are currently nipping at the heels of the Washington Commanders for the final Wild Card spot. Mocks. 61 (acquired in the Christian McCaffrey trade), a fifth-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick to jump ahead of Detroit, Las Vegas and Atlanta, three teams without long-term solutions at quarterback. In other words, there's a decent chance the quarterback you stay put and draft will be better than the one you want to trade up for. 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. Indianapolis Colts (from Washington Commanders): Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan, 80. His tackle background is nice to have, too. He took over a prominent role with the departures of Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt to the NFL. The one simple reason the Seahawks will retain Geno Smith, Report: Aaron Donkor signs with XFLs Houston Roughnecks, Pre-Snap Reads 3/1: Pete Carroll, John Schneider speak at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Chicago Bears (from Baltimore Ravens): Jarrett Patterson, OG, Notre Dame, 54. Carter is among the top interior pass rushers weve see enter the NFL Draft in some time and would be of absolutely tremendous value with the fifth pick. To be clear, this is not the decision I would make. Gonzalez, the favorite cornerback of many in this class, would be a perfect fit in Aaron Glenns defense. https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/seahawks-trade-down-pick-anthony-richardson-mel-kiper-mock-draft/. Witherspoon is a one-off in that he has all the aggressive erasing traits you love in a 6-foot-0, 180-pound defender, but he also has the foot quickness and anticipation abilities you expect from smaller cornerbacks. Wherever he lined up, Branch allowed 36 catches on 59 targets for 240 yards, 136 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 69.3. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Seahawks can go a number of different ways in the 2023 draft. The 5-foot-11 former Boston College star recorded 78 receptions for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns a season ago. The Arizona Cardinals predictably folded up against the San Francisco 49ers, so the Broncos . 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In their first season under Mike Macdonald, the Ravens pass defense took a step back, so it might be time to attune Baltimores defense to Macdonalds preference for positional versatility in the secondary. 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. Those examples illustrate how Wilson can be impactful in Seattles defense despite likely needing time to grow into a reliable early-down outside linebacker in coverage. 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. 12. San Francisco went for 181 yards on the ground. Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) February 22, 2023. Both Noah Fant and Colby Parkinson are entering the final years of their contracts. He is also the co-host of the "Seahawks Man 2 Man" podcast. Here are the assets they should resist shipping off to Chicago. Well get measurables on White later this week at the NFL Combine. The Saints could use help at both linebacker and edge, so why not both? Now, Seattle heads into April's draft with the. Where this mock draft takes a turn is when Seattle is up at #20. Smith-Njigba got lost a bit in 2022 as he missed time due to injury, but if you go back to his 2021 season, when he caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns, youll see alpha characteristics in full he can beat defenses with outstanding route nuance, effective quickness in and out of his breaks, and the ability to create after the catch. Seattle Seahawks 2023 draft picks As of Week 14, the Seahawks have the No. 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. Cleveland Browns: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State, 99. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Here is a list of the Seattle Seahawks draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. If Bradberry moves on, perhaps general manager Howie Roseman and his staff would do well to select a cornerback with the same kinds of traits as featured by No. And they're cheap right now anyway. Smith was one of the most physical players in college football this year. No. Surrendering Metcalf or Lockett also wouldn't make much sense if you want to maximize that quarterback's chances of succeeding. The Seahawks probably wont need a quarterback once they either sign Smith to an extension or use the franchise tag on him. Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, 25. The Bengals already have the leagues best receiver trio in JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. SEATTLE The Seahawks are one of just a few NFL teams with multiple picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. USA Today's Draft Wire released its last Pre-NFL Combine mock draft on Sunday, and three quarterbacks go in the top four picks: Bryce Young at #1 to the Carolina Panthers (in an obvious trade up . In fairness to Dorsey, its tough to design an offense in which the run game is an afterthought at best. 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. Hes got a high football IQ and the competitive motor that an interior lineman should have at the next level, and hed give Smith and running back Kenneth Walker III some quality blocking up front. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-three-round-mock-draft/, 1. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos): Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon, 38. The Seahawks and Lions are currently holding some highly valuable picks thanks to the struggles of the Broncos and Rams. Jalen Carter went to the Arizona Cardinals at #3, which leaves the Seahawks with Alabama EDGE rusher Will Anderson. Young is . 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. Iowa LB Jack Campbell may be the Top LB in the 2023 #NFLDraft. 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. New Panthers head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown have a clean slate at quarterback, which might remind Reich of his undefined time with the position during his time with the Colts. They also shouldn't surrender their first-round selection in 2024, but I'm less bullish on that because it could be a late pick if they do come through with their new quarterback in 2023. Arizona Cardinals: Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane, 97. 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. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams); Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon, 7 Las Vegas Raiders: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech, 8. The Wilson trade has not worked out particularly well so far for Denver, so Seattle will get an early pick in the draft. Because of the trade with Carolina, Seattle would have three second-round picks and three fifth-round picks. 20 overall selection in addition to their fifth pick would be problematic. Dallas Cowboys: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State, 60. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee. Those roles currently belong to Shelby Harris, Poona Ford and Quinton Jefferson, but theres no guarantee any of those three veterans are on the roster next season. What we do know about Johnson is that hes a 6-foot-3, 195-pound headbanger who can wreck offenses everywhere the defensive line to free safety. Please check your email for a confirmation. Is it unfair to give Joe Burrow yet another target? There are legitimate questions regarding Hyatts completeness as a total receiver, but he caught 14 passes of 20 or more air yards for the Vols last season on 24 targets for 677 yards, and eight touchdowns. Its time for the Raiders to find a match on the other side of the edges for Maxx Crosby and his All-Pro production. Fourth time is a charm when it comes to defensive coordinator interviews for Desai this offseason. Acquiring another player with a similar frame and a history of success would be a boon for Seattle. As for Taylor, the 267-pound edge is definitely a building block. Wilson (6-6, 270) makes sense for the Seahawks in that hes a long, strong, physical edge defender. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Los Angeles Rams: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas, 37. The Panthers end up drafting Will Levis, the third quarterback off the board. New Orleans Saints: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, 41. His length and skill set feel similar to what Carlos Dunlap brought to the Seahawks in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. If theres one area of need here, it has to be a high-upside youngster to help anchor the unit with Woolen moving forward. Despite finishing second in their division and earning a playoff spot, the Seahawks were one of the worst pass-rushing teams in the NFL this year. Odds & lines subject to change. Iosivas is a bit of a sleeper as an Ivy League guy, but his athletic profile is truly elite. The Seahawks. Arizona Cardinals: JL Skinner, S, Boise State, 67. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images). In the Super Bowl era, a team has never traded into the top five and landed a quarterback who became its primary starter for more than six years. , the Seahawks won nine games and snuck into the playoffs as the NFCs seven seed. Speaking of a potential heir-apparent, Seattle will need to add a young quarterback even if it doles out a ton of cash to Geno Smith. Seahawks 2023 mock draft: Retooling the defense post-Wild Card loss : With the Seahawks 2022 season done, the team will now focus . 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. NFL MOCK DRAFT. There have been two C.J. Whether Skoronski fits best at left tackle, right tackle, or guard, his technique-perfect profile would make Bill Belichick quite happy. One of Achanes strengths is his potential to be an extra pass-catcher out of the backfield, something that complements Walker, who didnt catch passes often in his rookie season. 5 overall, the. Collier, Rasheem Green, Malik McDowell, Jarran Reed, Frank Clark). Its rare to get such a complete sample. In fact, their entire secondary performed extremely well. At this point, it seems to be a foregone conclusion that the reigning NFL Comeback Player of the Year will be back in Seattle next season. Green Bay Packers: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia, 16. NFL Scouting Combine: Which QB prospects will put on a show? * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Young and Stroud look ready to start right away, but taking a chance on a raw QB like Richardson is the right call. New York Giants: DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas, 90. History isn't on your side if you do. On top of that, the Russell Wilson trade netted them the fifth and 38th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, putting the Seahawks in prime position to build up their roster. As a reward for all that fine work, lets give Daboll a true No. White, a 6-foot-5, 286-pound every-gap pass-rushing monster who used to be a tight end at Old Dominion, has a unique athletic profile, and the potential to terrorize quarterbacks all over the front as Michael Bennett once did for the Legion of Boom. Here on day three, the Seahawks have a great chance to add some quality depth at the safety position behind Adams and Diggs. Now that Houston has its new franchise quarterback in C.J. 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. The former second-round pick threw 34 touchdowns against 37 interceptions in his first nine NFL seasons. The Seahawks have been one of the worst yards-after-catch teams in the league for years, and their loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the playoffs demonstrated just how valuable that skill set can be. Its another defensive lineman, but its not one of the featured draft prospects. All rights reserved. As high as his potential is at the next level, Richardson is about as raw as it gets. The Day 3 pick slots wont be official until the compensatory selections are finalized, so for now, all the Day 3 prospects will be lumped together. Thats where a bigger, old-school-looking linebacker like Campbell could be a potential upgrade. Still, its nearly impossible for the Seahawks to think of this season as anything other than a resounding success. Wilson threw 3 touchdowns on 13/23 passing and has now beaten every team in the NFL except the Seahawks. Best drills to watch. 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. For one thing, trading down from No. Heres something you dont hear very often around the holidays: the Seahawks are still in play for both the postseason and the No. Detroit Lions: Christopher Smith, S, Georgia, 49. With their ninth and final pick in 2023, the Seahawks help out the middle of their defense by adding an aggressive and instinctive linebacker in the sixth round. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Those traits should translate to a productive run stopper and a power rusher on third downs. 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. New York Jets: Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia, 44. Pittsburgh Steelers: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland, 50. Stroud when Geno Smith is expected to start at least next season and likely in 2024, as well. At 4-11, Denver is ahead of only Houston (2-12-1) and Chicago (3-12), and Broncos losses in their last two games which are against the Chiefs and Chargers, the top two teams in the AFC West could result in them falling completely into the cellar. Theres actually some who believe the 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle is the best overall player in the draft. 2 pick in the draft after the Broncos lost to the. This is another depth pick here later on day three. A former tight end in high school and at Old Dominion, White recorded 7.5 sacks in his redshirt senior year with the Yellow Jackets and had 14 tackles for loss overall. Seattle has said it wants tobring backveteranGeno Smith, but what if the organization uses the franchise tag on Smith, plays him for a season and adds Richardson to take over in 2024? Hes a big, aggressive cornerback who can erase receivers all the way up the boundary, and his movement skills are outstanding. Still, its nearly impossible for the Seahawks to think of this season as anything other than a resounding success. He previously covered the Seahawks for Seattlepi.com. Stick to second-rounders if possible, especially because there's still a good chance you're going to be able to draft a quarterback seventh and you could move into a higher pick that isn't the top selection for a lot less. Gambling problem? His instincts to defend the run and general mental processing are phenomenal. Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, 62. The Seahawks had the same issue in the run game last year, but if Torrences play at the Senior Bowl was any indication, hell be an upgrade in both facets of the game. Skoronski is one of the most complete offensive line prospects in recent years he does everything well when its asked of him, and though there may be size and arm length concerns for the next level, its also true that the Patriots dont just have needs at left tackle they need to firm things up all over the place. 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. Kansas City Chiefs: Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland, 64. He might also be the next Tim Tebow. An aging Quandre Diggs? He was one of the standouts of the Senior Bowl, and his draft projection seems to range from late first-round to anywhere in the second round. For much of the season's final month, it appeared that Seattle could get a top-3 pick. 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Second verse, same as the first: In Brandon Staleys two seasons as the Chargers head coach, his proclivity for interesting coverages and light boxes have relegated his defense to the bottom of the league when it comes to stopping the run. Seattles starting center from last season, Austin Blythe, is going to be a free agent. With that in mind, the Texans should run their card up to take him with the second overall pick. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Indianapolis Colts may have more competition to sift through if they want to move up for a quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL draft as the Arizona Cardinals may also be a team willing to trade their pick away.. Washington Commanders: Byron Young, DT, Alabama, 98. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. Brown is an excellent athlete with great versatility to move around the defensive backfield from his safety position. The Seahawks are set up very well for the future and could get even richer with young talent. Hes also a very instinctive player that gets a good read on the ball early, allowing him to make a quick play. Multiple first-round picks, WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. While Richardson looks more like the bad/injured version of Newton we saw in New England, his age and athletic gifts imply he has a chance of being more like the good Newton who won league MVP in 2015 with only Greg Olsen and a bunch of scrubs as a supporting cast. Seattle got most of their secondary locked in with their excellent rookie class last season that included cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Theres no question that when the Packers left tackle is healthy, hes one of the best in the business but when healthy is doing a lot of work these days. On top of Pure Progressions and Progression + Alert reads, Young executed all manner of pick a side reads, including 1-High/2-High, MOFO/MOFC and Man/Zone reads. Tennessee Titans: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State, 12. Thats where Hendon Hooker comes into play. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame, 29. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama, 23. Theres only so much Steichen can do without a legit franchise guy, and unless Young measures 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds at the scouting combine, hes got everything on the ball to become just that kind of NFL player. It may surprise some if new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans focuses on offense with his first two picks, but the former Houston linebacker and 49ers defensive coordinator is no fool he knows where the most pressing needs lie. He can be a tone-setting starter for a decade. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos): Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois, 6. 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. Adding Mayer would not only give Burrow a reliable target in the quick game (think Zach Ertz), but would also add a blocking expert who could help with Cincinnatis ongoing protection issues. Lets dive into our Seahawks mock draft. Atlanta Falcons 2023 NFL Draft Picks Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 4 (From Tennessee) Round 5 (From Jacksonville) Round 7 (From Las Vegas) Round 7 (From Buffalo) Additional Info Received a fourth-round pick (and lost a sixth-round pick) as part of the trade package with the Titans for WR Julio Jones. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA, 51. This is a tremendous haul for a team coming off a fantastic 2022 NFL Draft. When Flowers has the ball in his hands, he can juke defenders and accelerate to create yards after the catch, making life easier for his offense. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ivan Pace Jr., LB, Cincinnati, 83. He can be a force in the box, too, making the youngster an elite fit in Seattle. This gives the Seahawks the luxury to package pick No. Seahawks GM John Schneider said talks with Geno Smith thus far have been "positive," but the team still might draft a quarterback with the No. The team's next franchise quarterback will need both of those guys in their primes. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jordan Addison, WR, USC, 18. That being said, this could be a spot to trade back with a quarterback-needy team looking to move up, but the Seahawks already have nine picksfive in the first two daysand the chance to draft perhaps the best prospect in this class is too good to pass up. Any combination of edge Maxx Crosby, WR Davante Adams, OT Kolton Miller.
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