Round 1, Pick 27: Running Back Rashaad Penny
On the rare occasion the Seahawks do make a pick in the first round, they usually buck tradition. After a stellar showing from Chris Carson in his rookie season, the Seahawks went ahead and took San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny with their first pick in 2018.
Penny has yet to live up to expectations, with injuries hampering him in both of his first two seasons. He did have a nice 5.7 yards per carry in 10 games last season, however, and he looks primed to be Seattle’s No. 2 back again in 2020.
Round 3, Pick 79: Defensive End Rasheem Green
The Seahawks knew Green was a bit of a project when they took him in the third round, and after barely playing his rookie year he showed up in a big way in year two, leading the Seahawks with four sacks while also forcing three fumbles in 16 games of action.
With the team’s pass rush a major area of concern heading into 2020, the Seahawks will need Green to take an even larger leap forward in his third season. If he is able to do so, he could be a breakout star.
Round 4, Pick 120: Tight End Will Dissly
Speaking of breakout stars, a pair of injuries is the only reason Will Dissly is not being talked about among the best tight ends in the NFL.
Dissly has only appeared in 10 games in his first two seasons, with a knee and achilles injury ending each of his first two campaigns prematurely.
Dissly has 31 receptions for 418 yards and six touchdowns in those 10 games however, and if he can remain healthy he will be a huge part of Seattle’s offense in 2020.
Learning from veteran Greg Olsen, whom the Seahawks signed this offseason, won’t hurt either.