Chase Claypool, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
The Seahawks may have drafted three receivers last season, but Gary Jennings is gone and John Ursua is a speedy slot receiver, giving the team a need on the outside.
Josh Gordon filled that role briefly, but another indefinite suspension for drug abuse puts him out of the picture, and the combination of Jaron Brown, Malik Turner and David Moore didn’t do enough to inspire confidence that any of them will step up into that No. 3 role behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.
Claypool would be an excellent target for the Seahawks in the middle rounds as a 6’4, 229 pound outside receiver who uses his size well and is known for his diverse route tree. He recorded two catches for just six yards in the Senior Bowl, but one of them was a five-yard touchdown reception.
Speed is a bit of a concern for Claypool however, something the Seahawks can certainly work on with him. He’ll need to prove he can gain separation at the next level in order to be effective, but the Seahawks would immediately add legitimate competition for their No. 3 receiver role if they are able to snag Claypool in the draft.