I used the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to make this mock draft. Philadelphia Eagles: Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame, 31. 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. Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 27. While much of the focus has been on a potential trade-up with the Chicago Bears for the No. What a boon this deal proved to be for general manager John Schneider and Co. Seattle also has its original first-round pick (20th overall) as well as the Broncos second-round selection (37th overall). When it comes to the Seahawks and the draft well, well just smile and laugh if you say that you think you know whats coming. Porter would fit well as a big, aggressive, natural press defender who can get lost a bit in certain zone concepts, but is likely a few NFL coaching pointers away from figuring it all out. Dallas Cowboys: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State, 60. The Seahawks have selected a defensive lineman with one of their first two picks in seven of the last eight drafts (Boye Mafe, Darrell Taylor, L.J. Now that Houston has its new franchise quarterback in C.J. I just wouldn't surrender more than one of those guys and wouldn't include any other first-round picks under those circumstances. 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. You'll now receive the top Seahawks Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. (Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel). No. New England Patriots: Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee, 47. Jacksonville Jaguars: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida, 57. After starring during Senior Bowl week, Adebawore could be that guy. Wilson (6-6, 270) makes sense for the Seahawks in that hes a long, strong, physical edge defender. 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. That led to the unfortunate end of Frank Reichs tenure as head coach, and the weird Jeff Saturday experiment, and then, the hire of former Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as the new head coach/offensive shot-caller. Moreover, you can move him along the front, making him even more potentially destructive to opposing NFL offenses. All other members of the roster and non-first-round picks should be fair game. New York Giants: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, 26. Where Can The Bills Add Offensive Playmakers? Hed at least start to stop that particular damage; a recovery project that will likely come more from personnel than scheme. 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. Because there are so many 7- and 8-win teams across the league this season, the Seahawks' native 2023 first-round pick really could go anywhere from 10-18 if certain results break their way.. Their first pick (fifth overall) was acquired in last off-seasons blockbuster trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Seahawks draft order: No. 3 pick, which is one spot ahead of . 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. For much of the season's final month, it appeared that Seattle could get a top-3 pick. Stroud, QB, Ohio State, 3. 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This is not a team that is going to build everything around the run game, the Bills need a complementary force who can amplify everything around him. As we dive into our first Seahawks mock draft of 2023, the central focus in the Pacific Northwest has to be on building around quarterback Geno Smith. Phil Haynes, Seattles other starter at right guard, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? Theres always room for one of those in todays game. 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. 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. https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/seahawks-trade-down-pick-anthony-richardson-mel-kiper-mock-draft/. Thats where a bigger, old-school-looking linebacker like Campbell could be a potential upgrade. Play strength has seemingly been one of the issues with Seattles centers in the post-Max Unger era. 1 overall pick in Seahawks history. Strouds through his time at Ohio State there was the player who had all the tools in the pocket and reminded me of a young Philip Rivers, and there was the guy who went off outside the pocket against Georgia in the College Football Semifinal, and completely revised my opinion of him as a second-reaction quarterback. Now, Seattle heads into April's draft with the. Atlanta Falcons: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota, 45. 1 overall pick, the Cardinals currently hold the No. 5 expands the value of the Russell Wilson trade and will help keep them more competitive in the long run. The Seahawks already added one edge rusher in Anderson earlier in the draft, but they decide to double-dip here and get a guy who can play on the edge or kick inside to rush the passer. If theres one area of need here, it has to be a high-upside youngster to help anchor the unit with Woolen moving forward. Baltimore Ravens: Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M, 87. Thanks to an incredible rookie clas s and the sudden resurgence of veteran quarterback Geno Smith, the Seahawks won nine games and snuck into the playoffs as the NFC's seven seed. The Seahawks enter the 2023 NFL Draft with 10 selections, a native pick in each round and extra picks in the first, second and fifth rounds due to trading away Russell Wilson and Ahkello Witherspoon. SEATTLE The Seahawks are one of just a few NFL teams with multiple picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. In this scenario, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and defensive tackle Jalen Carter are off the board, going to Arizona and Chicago, respectively. With that in mind, the Texans should run their card up to take him with the second overall pick. Seattle got solid production from edge guys Uchenna Nwosu and Darrell Taylor (9.5 sacks each) a season ago. Young and Stroud look ready to start right away, but taking a chance on a raw QB like Richardson is the right call. Arizona Cardinals: JL Skinner, S, Boise State, 67. 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. You could make a case for that lone Pro Bowler, Brian Burns, but he wasn't even a top-101 player at PFF and he's entering a contract year. Heck, even seventh-round pick Dareke Young has. Heres a team that could afford to take a developmental quarterback withelite upside. 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. 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. Is it unfair to give Joe Burrow yet another target? Houston Texans: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma, 34. Green Bay Packers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern, 79. And while a bottom-five team in terms of DVOA that is by all appearances rebuilding should try not to surrender its 2024 first-rounder, that shouldn't be ruled out either. Seattles starting center from last season, Austin Blythe, is going to be a free agent. Its a good place for the team to be in after a surprise playoff run a season ago. 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. backup Kyle Fuller not only having underwhelming seasons but also playing on expiring contracts after this year. Green Bay Packers: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah, 46. That season . 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. Hes a competitive blocker that generates power quickly and easily. At No. New York Jets: Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn, 75. Los Angeles Rams: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami (FL), 70. Flowers (5-9, 182) might not fall this far, but if he does, the Seahawks could use someone with his quickness. Buffalo Bills: Blake Freeland, OT, BYU, 92. Will Levis is the QB to focus on for 2023. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos): Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon, 38. At the very least, that means the Lions should refuse to deal their last two single-digit first-round picks, Sewell and Hutchinson. Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, 25. Second round. Gambling problem? Still, if they only manage to franchise tag Smith, who will turn 33 next season, it certainly wouldnt hurt to get a high-ceiling quarterback prospect to develop behind the veteran. Carolina Panthers: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, 10. Their first pick (fifth overall) was acquired in last off-season's blockbuster trade of Russell. With . While theres some issues with Flowers natural catching ability, thats something the Seahawks can work on out of the gate. Arizona Cardinals: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College, 35. 12. Regardless of if that happens, one thing is for sure, which is that the Seahawks future is looking bright no matter how they end the season. His length and skill set feel similar to what Carlos Dunlap brought to the Seahawks in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The Seattle Seahawks hit a home run with their 2022 draft class. Multiple first-round picks, WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. With that said, Nwosu came over from the Los Angeles Chargers on a mere two-year contract last offseason. The Bengals already have the leagues best receiver trio in JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. 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. Will Dissly is on the books for another two years, but hes recovering from yet another season-ending injury, his third in five years. Hes played himself into a much larger deal. 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. Wide receivers D.K. 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. 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. 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