All rights reserved. The Seahawks got a total steal in the fifth round of the 2022 draft with cornerback Tariq Woolen, but through the Pete Carroll era, Seattles never really had bookend cornerbacks with elite ball skills. If the Colts trade up to secure Youngs services, it should be a franchise-defining decision in all the right ways. The former was rated by PFF as the 12th-best player in all of football last year, while London went over 800 yards as a rookie. He was difficult to block in the run game and has an explosive first step and powerful punches that can shock blockers in his pass rush. When you rank 30th in pass defense DVOA, maybe its time for a bit more assistance. Such was the case with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday as the San Francisco 49ers completed the three-game sweep of their divisional rival to knock them out of the postseason early. Thats where a bigger, old-school-looking linebacker like Campbell could be a potential upgrade. Arizona Cardinals: Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane, 97. Iowa LB Jack Campbell may be the Top LB in the 2023 #NFLDraft. You'll now receive the top Touchdown Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Senior Bowl standout? Theres only so much Steichen can do without a legit franchise guy, and unless Young measures 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds at the scouting combine, hes got everything on the ball to become just that kind of NFL player. Mel Kiper published a new 2023 NFL mock draft this morning at ESPN and he has an interesting scenario playing out for Seattle in the top 10. No, I am not Captain Caveman. With a season or two to develop behind Smith, he could eventually deliver on his awesome potential. Maybe its a good idea to have a veteran stopgap at the position while developing a rookie with amazing traits, and Richardson would certainly qualify. New York Giants: Sean Tucker, RB, Syracuse, new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, much to the dismay of most Pittsburgh football fans, 2023 NFL Draft: Three-round mock projections, and one big trade, NFL 2023 salary cap: Eagles have most dead money, champion Chiefs least, The 101 greatest nicknames in football history, Seahawks' change in draft philosophy was out of necessity and by design, NFL draft: Every quarterback who went No. February 23, 2023 9:34 am ET. Last season with the Crimson Tide, this 6-foot defensive back registered 90 tackles (14 for loss), seven passes defended, three sacks and two interceptions. The Philadelphia Eagles have named Sean Desai defensive coordinator, hiring him away from his role as associate head coach with the Seahawks. Jaxson Kirkland, G, Washington: Kirkland (6-6, 322) has the makings of a developmental guard prospect, which is interesting to think about considering he was once considered a potential first-round tackle. USA Todays Draft Wire released its last Pre-NFL Combine mock draft on Sunday, and three quarterbacks go in the top four picks: Bryce Young at #1 to the Carolina Panthers (in an obvious trade up), C.J. An aging Quandre Diggs? The Lions do not have needs at all three levels of their defense, but their cornerbacks allowed 16 touchdowns and had just three interceptions in 2022, which is sub-optimal. It remains unclear whether Young or Stroud will be the first quarterbacks off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft, but the Seahawks wouldn't be going wrong by selecting either signal-caller. Will Dissly is on the books for another two years, but hes recovering from yet another season-ending injury, his third in five years. He can be a tone-setting starter for a decade. Los Angeles Chargers: Brandon Joseph, S, Notre Dame, 86. San Francisco 49ers: DJ Turner, CB, Michigan, 102. After starring during Senior Bowl week, Adebawore could be that guy. Young is . Cincinnati Bengals: Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State, 61. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa, 74. calamitous 51-14 loss for Wilson and the Broncos, ahead of only Houston (2-12-1) and Chicago (3-12), Seahawks center Austin Blythe retires after 7 NFL seasons, Sean Desai leaves Seahawks to become Eagles defensive coordinator, Huard on Seahawks Draft: Trio of D-linemen to watch at combine, Huard: One reason Seahawks may look to bring back Bobby Wagner, Seahawks Breakdown: Why this may be their biggest NFL Draft ever, Seahawks Draft: Why Tank Dell is Bumps sleeper WR prospect. As is Kyle Fuller, Blythes backup. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Whether Skoronski fits best at left tackle, right tackle, or guard, his technique-perfect profile would make Bill Belichick quite happy. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Chicago Bears): O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida, 33. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. Here's a look at how the Seahawks are positioned in 2023. The Detroit Lions, like the Seahawks, have two top-20 selections. Buffalo Bills: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama, 28. As Frank Reich takes over, it's hard to argue anybody on the roster isn't expendable to position Carolina to land its next franchise quarterback. Now that Seattles season is over, its time to turn their attention to the coming draft. MORE: Seattle Seahawks Offseason Preview 2023. Opposing quarterbacks threw just 23 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions. Smith was one of the most physical players in college football this year. Second round. Here are the assets they should resist shipping off to Chicago. Past. The Saints could use help at both linebacker and edge, so why not both? 5 pick. 3 (from Denver) No. But even after a Denver win in Week 18, Seattle will have a top-5 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Seahawks will almost certainly sign a veteran center in free agency, whether thats Blythe, a reunion with Ethan Pocic or someone else, but such a move wouldnt prevent Schneider and Pete Carroll from finally snagging a long-term answer at this spot. Seattle Seahawks Geno Smith and the top 2023 NFL free agents, yielding a 75% completion and 116.5 QB rating, 2023 NFL Draft rumors: Latest news, buzz on top draft prospects, 2023 NFL mock draft: Trades shake up post-Super Bowl NFL Draft projections, Round 1, 4th overall: Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia, Round 1, 20th overall: Brian Branch, S, Alabama, Round 2, 37th overall: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College, Round 2, 52nd overall: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, Round 3, 83rd overall: Adetomiwa Adebawore, EDGE, Northwestern, Round 4, 123rd overall: SirVocea Dennis, LB, Pittsburgh, Round 5, 153rd overall: Nick Broeker, G, Mississippi, Round 5, 157th overall: DAnthony Jones, EDGE, Houston, Round 6, 198th overall: Braeden Daniels, OT, Utah. At the very least, that means the Lions should refuse to deal their last two single-digit first-round picks, Sewell and Hutchinson. Young and Stroud look ready to start right away, but taking a chance on a raw QB like Richardson is the right call. The Panthers give up pick No. You'll now receive the top Seahawks Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. As we saw in Seattles NFC Wild Card Playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, run defense has become an issue. Regardless of if that happens, one thing is for sure, which is that the Seahawks future is looking bright no matter how they end the season. Denver Broncos: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M, 69. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. Here on day three, the Seahawks have a great chance to add some quality depth at the safety position behind Adams and Diggs. However, it must be noted that Metcalf is in the initial stages of his massive contract extension while the 30-year-old Lockett will count a combined $47.9 million against the cap in 2024 and 2025. New Orleans Saints: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, 41. Seattle Times staff reporter It became official the day the regular season ended that the Seahawks have the fifth pick in the 2023 draft thanks to the Russell Wilson trade. Thats where Flowers comes into play. Surely to the surprise of nobody, the Chicago Bearswho hold the top pick in the 2023 NFL draft but already have a young, highly drafted quarterback in Justin Fieldsare "leaning toward" trading said pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Tennessee Titans: Rashee Rice, WR, SMU, 73. History isn't on your side if you do. Houston Texans: Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn, 66. Seattle got most of their secondary locked in with their excellent rookie class last season that included cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Seattles starting center from last season, Austin Blythe, is going to be a free agent. The Bears had the fewest sacks (20) and the fewest total pressures (85) in the NFL last season, so the need for edge pressure is obvious. There will be more trades in future mock drafts, but outside of the deal that gives the Indianapolis Colts the first overall pick, and the Chicago Bears with multiple picks in the next two years in return, were staying put in this one. , their 34% pass-rush win rate put them in the bottom four of all teams in 2022. Murphy would help a great deal hes a power-pusher off the edge with outstanding speed to the pocket. Well get measurables on White later this week at the NFL Combine. Seahawks draft big board: Top pass rushers, a mega talent at QB, OL and LB targets and more. Check. But head coach Pete Carroll just proved again this year how he is more than capable of coaching up a quarterback prospect to his full potential. The Seahawks had the same issue in the run game last year, but if Torrences play at the Senior Bowl was any indication, hell be an upgrade in both facets of the game. Jan. 8: Seattle vs. Los Angeles Rams (5-10), time TBD, Jan. 1: Denver at Kansas City (12-3), 10 a.m. Zay Flowers made this defender do a SPLIT , The Boston College WR is currently projected to be taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. His first order of business will be to fortify a line that had just 21 sacks and 88 total pressures in 2022, the NFLs second-worst in both categories behind the aforementioned Bears. Hes a plug-and-play force for a defense that needs improvement on all three levels. Kyle Madson. Theres always room for one of those in todays game. The Buccaneers obvious need is at quarterback, since that Tom Brady guy retired again at least for now. They acquired . Cincinnati Bengals: Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse, 93. Gonzalez, the favorite cornerback of many in this class, would be a perfect fit in Aaron Glenns defense. So, edge-rusher might be a priority in the draft, and with 12 sacks and 33 total pressures in 2022, Foskey might make an impact both on the edge and occasionally inside in Phillys five-man fronts. General manager John Schneider and Co. must protect themselves. At 6-1 and 284 pounds, Adebawore might not be ready to hold up on early downs against bigger and more talented NFL offensive linemen in the run game, but if Seattle took him on Day 2, the early expectation would be for him to be a rotational defensive tackle on obvious passing downs. 2 pick in the draft after the Broncos lost to the. Houston Texans: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma, 34. According to ESPN, their 34% pass-rush win rate put them in the bottom four of all teams in 2022. That shouldnt be an issue for the 6-3, 306-pound Schmitz, a stud center at Minnesota who was a standout at the Senior Bowl. Josh Whyle, TE, Cincinnati: Josh Whyle (6-6, 260) is an athletic pass-catching tight end. While the 2022 group was filled with mid-round prospects, elevated unfairly within a media desperate for . In the Super Bowl era, a team has never traded into the top five and landed a quarterback who became its primary starter for more than six years. Starting at center as a rookie is a tall task, but potentially having a veteran quarterback like Geno Smith would help Schmitz make the transition. Flowers (5-9, 182) might not fall this far, but if he does, the Seahawks could use someone with his quickness. Carolina Panthers: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, 10. 5 overall pick thanks to Russell Wilson Alex Didion 1/9/2023 Like 3 Comments | 4 First, the Seahawks have a playoff game to worry about, but the. Thats 48.4 yards per deep reception, and adding another fireball of a deep threat to this offense, given all its done to progress in Hills absence, would be thoroughly ridiculous. Veteran right guard Gabe Jackson is under contract through 2023, but he was essentially a part-time starter in 2022 and would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. The Seahawks GM answered media questions at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Georgia coach Kirby Smart reacted to charges against star DL Jalen Carter. Atlanta Falcons: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson, 9. Kiper is also correct in stating that the Seahawks are in the right spot to take a chance on a developmental QB. New York Giants: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, 26. 2023 NFL Draft: Seahawks to have No. Stroud from Ohio State, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida product Anthony Richardsonare considered generally to be worthy of premium first-round selections as well. Jalen Carter went to the Arizona Cardinals at #3, which leaves the Seahawks with Alabama EDGE rusher Will Anderson. Hes got a high football IQ and the competitive motor that an interior lineman should have at the next level, and hed give Smith and running back Kenneth Walker III some quality blocking up front. While we wouldnt object to taking either Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. if they are available, picking a QB in the top 10 is a better use of draft capital and more likely to deliver more value. Arizona Cardinals: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College, 35. Thats abnormal behavior for a 6-foot-3, 300-pound man. I just wouldn't surrender more than one of those guys and wouldn't include any other first-round picks under those circumstances. A player . New Panthers head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown have a clean slate at quarterback, which might remind Reich of his undefined time with the position during his time with the Colts. While the Seahawks (7-8) have stumbled to five losses in their last six games, they could still finish the season with a 9-8 record, which might be enough for one of the NFCs seven playoff berths depending on how things shake out with a few other teams in the conference. Phil Haynes, Seattles other starter at right guard, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. Please check your email for a confirmation. With a surplus of picks, the Seahawks draft should include adding a wide receiver relatively early. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame, 29. In terms of draft assets, the Seahawks have plenty of other areas to address to support the quarterback they select, so giving up the . Johnson is a tough evaluation, as you have to separate his individual performance from the schematic weirdness and iffy efficiency of the Aggies defense. Dan Parr and Eric Edholm provide a look at the updated 2023 NFL Draft order . 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