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Let’s go through some of our best (and worst) ideas for the Seahawks in regards to what they should do in the first round.
The 2022 NFL draft begins in just a few days.
Let’s go through some of our best (and worst) ideas for the Seahawks in regards to what they should do in the first round.
Here are a few ideas for which positions they should target in each round of the 2022 NFL draft.
The Seattle Seahawks currently hold eight picks in the 2022 NFL draft. A couple of them were acquired from the Denver Broncos as part of the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade. If they are going to bounce back from the loss of Wilson, the one thing the organization needs to do most of all is do a better job of maximizing value in the draft. This front office had some all-time great draft classes in 2010, 2011 and 2012. However, since then the results have mostly been disappointing.
One way the Seahawks can add extra value is to trade down for more picks – a strategy general manager John Schneider has employed in the past. Another way to help would be prioritizing the positions that are most-important for the modern game. Unfortunately, this facet of the draft has been an unqualified-failure for Schneider and Pete Carroll. The team has wasted several early-round draft picks on running backs and off-ball linebackers, to say nothing of trading away multiple first-rounders in grotesque mega-deals for tight ends and strong safeties.
This is simply not a good use of draft capital in the modern era of football.
Let’s see if we can map out a better way to use this team’s new-found draft resources. Here are a few ideas for which positions they should target in each round of the 2022 NFL draft.
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LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux both earned some praise.
The Seahawks are less than two weeks away from ushering in their next generation of talent in the 2022 NFL draft. Heading into this draft class they’re down one star quarterback but unlike in previous years they actually have a high pick. For the first time since 2010, they hold a top-10 overall selection, which puts them in rare position to land a real difference-maker.
On Thursday ESPN analyst Mina Kimes joined the Seahawks Insiders podcast and shared her thoughts on what the team should do should do when they’re on the clock. LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux both earned some praise, per the team website.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it just comes down to the best player available. You know, if Derek Stingley is there, you take him, and Thibodeaux is off the board and maybe the top tackles are. Although I would take Stingley over honestly a tackle personally, I think he’s that good. I think he’s the kind of player that you can build a defense around or if Thibodeaux was there, Thibodeaux for me. Let me put it this way, the Seahawks would be thrilled if Carolina takes a quarterback, I think. I don’t expect them to go quarterback with nine, but you know I could be shocked, but I think if those picks can be used on positions like wide receiver quarterback whatever that the Seahawks don’t need, I think they would be over the moon because there could be some really, really talented blue-chippers available.”
This was before we learned that Seattle is re-signing 2019-2021 backup QB Geno Smith to a one-year deal. That means we can probably go ahead and assume they won’t be drafting a quarterback this year – certainly not at that spot.
Stingley and Thibodeaux are both worthy targets at No. 9, especially considering the relative depth of this offensive tackle class. Then again, aside from taking Russell Okung at No. 6 overall in 2010 this front office has had almost zero success drafting offensive linemen. Picking one as early as possible may give them the best chance to hit on a sure thing.
If the Seahawks follow Mina’s advice and shoot for one of the blue-chip elite defensive prospects, other names to watch include Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd, who could replace Bobby Wagner. There’s also freakish Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton and Florida State pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II.
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Seattle also needs reinforcement at several other critical spots for the modern game.
The Seahawks head into the month of April in bad shape as far as their roster is concerned. After trading Russell Wilson to the Broncos they have a giant hole at the game’s most important position. Seattle also needs reinforcement at several other critical spots for the modern game.
The good news is that the team has more draft capital to address these problems than in previous years. Right now the team has eight selections to use in the 2022 NFL draft. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the eight positions they should be targetting in this class.
Let’s begin with the offense, which looks completely broken.
With the Seahawks’ chances of making the playoffs at 1%, it’s time to start thinking about next year. There are some existential questions for the franchise to address this offseason. Should they keep Russell Wilson or try to trade him while they can still get a first-rounder? Do Pete Carroll and John Schneider deserve another year at the helm after this 2021 disaster? Let’s punt on those cataclysmic scenarios for now.
What we do know about this team is that it has several glaring holes on the roster that need to be addressed. Let’s begin with the offense, which is completely broken.
Draft Wire’s Gavino Borquez delivers everything Seattle Seahawks fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.
Everything Seattle Seahawks fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.
Head Coach: Pete Carroll
General Manager: John Schneider
2019 record: 11-5
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2 (59)
2 (64)
3 (101)
4 (133)
4 (144)
6 (214)
It’s easy to point the Seahawks needing just an edge rusher with Jadeveon Clowney’s decision still looming, but they need defensive tackle help, too. Seattle finished 29th in sacks, 29th in quarterback hits and 26th in pressures last season.
The Seahawks hit a home run with D.K. Metcalf in last year’s draft, and while they have him along with Tyler Lockett, Seattle could afford to add a game-changing receiver to compliment them.
With the losses of Germain Ifedi and George Fant, there is a gaping hole at right tackle. The Seahawks acquired Brandon Shell, but he only offers low-end starting value. Seattle could afford to find the successor to Duane Brown, as well.
Marlon Davidson | DL | Auburn
Neville Gallimore | DT | Oklahoma
Brandon Aiyuk | WR | Arizona State
John Hightower | WR | Boise State
Isaiah Wilson | OT | Georgia
Lucas Niang | OT | TCU
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