Round 4, Pick 112: Ben Bredeson, G, Michigan
Trading the 59th pick to nab Niang at 71 and Bredeson at 112 feels like an absolute heist. Niang is a potentially instant starter at right tackle, and Bredeson is a near-perfect fit for Brian Schottenheimer’s power running offense.
Bredeson is a mauling guard with an NFL frame and NFL ruggedness, who has a high football IQ and should have no problem adapting to a run-first offensive scheme.
He has some athletic limitations, and probably won’t be versatile enough to move around the line, but if Seattle wants to add a mauler to their already crowded guard collection, Bredeson would be a nice addition in the fourth round.
Round 4, Pick 122: Anfernee Jennings, EDGE, Alabama
Similar to above, trading pick No. 27 to snag Baun at No. 34 and Jennings at No. 122 gives Seattle two solid edge defenders for the price of one – the obvious reason Schneider loves dealing back.
Jennings, like Baun, is more familiar playing in a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker, which could make his transition to Carroll’s 4-3 base defense a bit tricky.
However, he’s a long, strong rusher with the smarts and athleticism to succeed at setting the edge, and has the tools necessary to become a strong pass rusher in time.
The Seahawks may have to be patient with both Baun and Jennings, but the duo could become a very strong pass rush combination in time.
Round 4, Pick 133: Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
Just in case both Baun and Jennings need a full year to adjust, let’s take a third pass rusher. Jabari Zuniga is an extremely well-built, explosive athlete who is very raw and doesn’t necessarily have a distinct position in the NFL.
However – the Seahawks love guys like this, and there’s plenty of reason to believe Zuniga could thrive in sub-packages, where he would be allowed to pin his ears back and go after the quarterback with reckless abandon.
There’s a chance he hones his craft enough to become a regular starter on the defensive line, but even if not, his potential as a special teamer and specialized pass rusher is enough to warrant one of Seattle’s many fourth round picks in this mock draft.