Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
Even though the Seahawks have 18 offensive lineman currently on their roster, they could use more help at the two tackle positions.
George Fant (Jets) and Germain Ifedi (Bears) are both gone, and while Duane Brown remains solid he is 35 years old and doesn’t have too many more years left in the league.
Brandon Shell and Cedric Ogbuehi are newcomers expected to challenge for the starting right tackle spot, along with returner Jamarco Jones, but this team could use more depth at that spot – and potentially someone to groom as an eventual replacement for Brown.
Enter Lucas Niang. Niang’s draft stock dropped thanks to a hip injury, but when he is healthy he is among the most prolific pass blockers in the draft – an area John Schneider specifically mentioned the team targeting this offseason.
Niang would be an ideal fit with one of the team’s two second round picks, No. 59 or No. 64 overall, and would have an inside track to an immediate starting position for the Seahawks if he stays healthy this summer.