The Seattle Seahawks have a laundry list of priorities to take care of this offseason, most notably on the defensive and offensive lines.
After that they will need to find a third running back, a backup quarterback and another wide receiver or two and then, eventually, they’ll want to find players to compete with Ugo Amadi at the nickel cornerback position.
While it is not the team’s top priority, using the back end of the 2020 NFL draft could be a great way for this team to bring competition in for Amadi, while also developing key contributors on the special teams – likely as replacements for free agents Neiko Thorpe and Akeem King.
While Myles Bryant of UW is a popular choice for this gig, another name the Seahawks could target at the end of the draft or as an undrafted free agent is Miami CB Trajan Bandy.
Bandy is undersized, standing 5’8 with just 29 7/8 inch arms, which limited him in man coverage as an outside corner with the Hurricanes.
Most scouts are certain he will be a slot corner in the NFL, and he excels in zone and press coverages – two areas that should make him appealing for the Seahawks.
Additionally, Bandy is a solid tackler in the open field, suggesting he would be an asset on the special teams as a gunner.
The Seahawks will focus on pass rush and skilled offensive positions before they find competition for Amadi at the nickel, but once they turn their attention that way – Bandy is a solid option for them to pursue.
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