Bryce Perkins, Quarterback, Virginia
The Seahawks have drafted exactly one quarterback since 2012 when Russell Wilson came onto the scene: Alex McGough, a seventh rounder in 2017 who didn’t make the team out of camp.
However, it has long been thought the team will eventually draft a developmental QB to grow under Wilson, and while coach Pete Carroll seems to prefer experienced backups, it could make sense to give someone like Perkins a shot at the backup job – and try to stash him on the practice squad if he doesn’t win the position outright.
Perkins is a dual-threat quarterback who threw for over 3,500 yards for the Cavaliers last season, but with a rather pedestrian 22-to-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
His legs are a big bonus, but a lack of consistency and an inaccurate throwing arm will need to improve for him to ever take meaningful snaps at the next level. Who better to learn from than Wilson, a running quarterback who has blossomed into a star while perfecting his accuracy? This could make a lot of sense with Seattle’s final pick in the sixth round.