Wilson threw 3 touchdowns on 13/23 passing and has now beaten every team in the NFL except the Seahawks. Green Bay Packers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern, 79. Second verse, same as the first: In Brandon Staleys two seasons as the Chargers head coach, his proclivity for interesting coverages and light boxes have relegated his defense to the bottom of the league when it comes to stopping the run. February 24, 2023 6:00 am PT. Opposing quarterbacks threw just 23 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions. 2 pick in the draft after the Broncos lost to the. I used the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to make this mock draft. Buffalo Bills: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama, 28. Seahawks 2023 mock draft: 2 trades, 3 first-round picks and a boatload of talent By Michael-Shawn Dugar Feb 20, 2023 68 The Seahawks enter the 2023 NFL Draft with 10 selections, a. Witherspoon is a one-off in that he has all the aggressive erasing traits you love in a 6-foot-0, 180-pound defender, but he also has the foot quickness and anticipation abilities you expect from smaller cornerbacks. On top of that, the Russell Wilson trade netted them the fifth and 38th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, putting the Seahawks in prime position to build up . Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, 62. As the NFL Scouting Combine kicks off, Brock Huard is looking closely at three defensive linemen for the Seahawks in particular. As for the second part, Seattles final record probably isnt going to result in a top 10 pick (though that also is still possible), but the second of two first-round selections it received from Denver in the Russell Wilson trade last spring definitely will land there. Haener (6-0, 208) isnt very big, and its unlikely he develops into a starting quarterback, but the former Washington Husky is accurate enough to take a chance on late on Day 3. Michael-Shawn Dugar is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals have all kinds of needs to fill before theyre going to push their way back to true competitiveness, but as Carter is the best overall prospect in this class, and new head coach Jonathan Gannon naturally leans toward defense as the Eagles former defensive coordinator, this is an easy match. The Seahawks already have an excellent starting running back in Walker, but Achane gives Seattle better depth at the position behind Walker. The Saints could use help at both linebacker and edge, so why not both? Seahawks center Austin Blythe, who is set to become a free agent, announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. A new three-round mock draft from the Draft Wire came with only minimal changes from their prior projections, but there's a common theme that shouldn . Bringing Richardson to Seattle could end up being one of the best moves for both the player and the teamthe quarterback would reach his high ceiling and the team would get their future franchise quarterback. Hes your prototypical signal caller with great arm strength and velocity on the ball. New Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen did a lot of great work over the years as the Saints defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator. Indianapolis Colts (from Washington Commanders): Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan, 80. After starring during Senior Bowl week, Adebawore could be that guy. Seahawks draft order: No. As we saw in Seattles NFC Wild Card Playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, run defense has become an issue. Heres what it could look like. Houston Texans: Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn, 66. 3 (from Denver) No. Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) February 22, 2023. And yes, with two weeks left in the regular season, there is still a possibility that can become the first No. Green Bay Packers: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia, 16. Atlanta Falcons: Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn, 76. 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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia, 20. First off, he was nothing more than a journeyman ahead of the 2022 campaign. Still not a good batting average regardless. Now that Houston has its new franchise quarterback in C.J. Skoronski is one of the most complete offensive line prospects in recent years he does everything well when its asked of him, and though there may be size and arm length concerns for the next level, its also true that the Patriots dont just have needs at left tackle they need to firm things up all over the place. Mock Draft Database Sites; NFL NBA NHL MLB. Pittsburgh Steelers: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland, 50. New York Jets: Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn, 75. The Las Vegas Raiders might have to sacrifice future draft capital to move up from seven to one, and that might be worth it because now we're talking about leapfrogging several teams that need quarterbacks and this is a potential contender that truly needs a signal-caller following the release of Derek Carr. Hes played himself into a much larger deal. Heres a team that could afford to take a developmental quarterback withelite upside. Seahawks (games air on Seattle Sports 710 AM and KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM), Jan. 1: Seattle vs. New York Jets (7-8), 1:05 p.m. New York Giants: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, 26. With all of the teams listed here owning higher first-round picks than the Panthers, they may have to make a move to land one of this class' top quarterbacks. Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 27. The Eagles still have the NFLs most completed roster, but theyve got a ton of potential free agent losses on the defensive side of the ball, and cornerback James Bradberry is one of them. 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. New England Patriots: Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee, 47. 2, there are six teams with top-10 picks that are arguably in need of quarterbacks and could ignore those dynamics this draft season. Still, its nearly impossible for the Seahawks to think of this season as anything other than a resounding success. Seattle has said it wants tobring backveteranGeno Smith, but what if the organization uses the franchise tag on Smith, plays him for a season and adds Richardson to take over in 2024? New Orleans Saints: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, 41. Hes also a very instinctive player that gets a good read on the ball early, allowing him to make a quick play. This is another depth pick here later on day three. In addition to center, the Seahawks could use a little extra help elsewhere on the interior of their offensive line between rookie tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas. Barton and Brooks had their positive moments, but at times they couldnt take on blocks, manhandle the lineman and drop the ball carrier. Houston Texans: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma, 34. To be clear, this is not the decision I would make. Mocks. Offensive tackle Taylor Moton would arguably cost them too much financially, but that might be a worthy pill to swallow to save draft capital, and the offensive line has enough talent for them to give up either Moton or still-unproven 2022 first-rounder Ikem Ekwonu. While theres some issues with Flowers natural catching ability, thats something the Seahawks can work on out of the gate. The former second-round pick threw 34 touchdowns against 37 interceptions in his first nine NFL seasons. White also skipped the 2020 season as a COVID opt-out, so in effect he played four games from 2020-2021, then emerged in 2022. Whether Skoronski fits best at left tackle, right tackle, or guard, his technique-perfect profile would make Bill Belichick quite happy. 5 overall Tim Weaver January 9, 2023 5:00 am PT The Seattle Seahawks are on their way to the playoffs - and they'll also have a top-five. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 overall since 1967, Six sleepers to watch during the 2023 scouting combine drills, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Minnesota mauler has a physical edge, combined with the mobility, strength, and flexibility to own the middle. San Francisco went for 181 yards on the ground. With a season or two to develop behind Smith, he could eventually deliver on his awesome potential. Because of the trade with Carolina, Seattle would have three second-round picks and three fifth-round picks. The Seahawks have selected a defensive lineman with one of their first two picks in seven of the last eight drafts (Boye Mafe, Darrell Taylor, L.J. Jan. 8: Denver vs. Los Angeles Chargers (8-6), time TBD, Big day for Seahawks defense spoiled by low point for offense vs. Chiefs, Broncos QB Russell Wilson and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll shake hands on Sept. 12, 2022. I just wouldn't surrender more than one of those guys and wouldn't include any other first-round picks under those circumstances. The Arizona Cardinals predictably folded up against the San Francisco 49ers, so the Broncos . Check. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? Past. Its time for the Raiders to find a match on the other side of the edges for Maxx Crosby and his All-Pro production. Detroit Lions: Jordan Battle, S, Alabama, 82. While Carter needs to build functional strength to help in that regard, he has a ton of tools to make an impact in that area. At No. 5 pick. Seattle Seahawks: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin, 84. In this scenario, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and defensive tackle Jalen Carter are off the board, going to Arizona and Chicago, respectively. Josh Whyle, TE, Cincinnati: Josh Whyle (6-6, 260) is an athletic pass-catching tight end. Arizona Cardinals: Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia, 4. Cleveland Browns: Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor, 43. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He looked the best of all the quarterbacks on the final day of practice and found a rhythm with his pass catchers. 49ers 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: Nailing Late-Round Picks, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. One of Achanes strengths is his potential to be an extra pass-catcher out of the backfield, something that complements Walker, who didnt catch passes often in his rookie season. 1 corner Darius Slay. Iosivas is a bit of a sleeper as an Ivy League guy, but his athletic profile is truly elite. Stroud when Geno Smith is expected to start at least next season and likely in 2024, as well. Yes, I can feel the esteemed heads of the analytics community exploding as one over this selection. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 5 overall, the. When it comes to the Seahawks and the draft well, well just smile and laugh if you say that you think you know whats coming. The Seattle Seahawks will have two selections in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Its time to change that by giving Carroll the best cornerback in this class with the first of many picks gleaned from the Russell Wilson trade. Injuries played a role in the drop-off, but theres still a role for him in Seattle behind left guard Damien Lewis and whoever comes in at right guard this offseason. Denver Broncos (from Indianapolis Colts): Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State, 68. The Detroit Lions, like the Seahawks, have two top-20 selections. History isn't on your side if you do. I wouldn't give up multiple core players, but a combination of player and draft pick package makes sense for a Carolina team that really needs to address the quarterback spot. Smith still needs some development as a rusher with his hand skills and ability to shed blocks, but once he adds that to his arsenal, he could be a dangerous three-down defender that adds another dimension to the Seahawks defensive line alongside Carter. The Carolina Panthers had just one originally selected Pro Bowler during a poor 2022 season. Los Angeles Chargers: Brandon Joseph, S, Notre Dame, 86. No. Their first pick (fifth overall) was acquired in last off-season's blockbuster trade of Russell. Seahawks 2023 mock draft: Retooling the defense post-Wild Card loss : With the Seahawks 2022 season done, the team will now focus . Los Angeles Rams: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas, 37. Houston Texans: C.J. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Minnesota Vikings: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah, 24. The Seattle Seahawks have tons of decisions to make once the 2023 NFL Draft rolls around in April.. Hes a competitive blocker that generates power quickly and easily. Where Can The Bills Add Offensive Playmakers? Heres Draft Wires reasoning for the Seahawks taking 65, 286 lbs DL Keion White. Hed at least start to stop that particular damage; a recovery project that will likely come more from personnel than scheme. 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. backup Kyle Fuller not only having underwhelming seasons but also playing on expiring contracts after this year. Green Bay Packers: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah, 46. The Colts were the NFL's worst team in terms of DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) at Football Outsiders, and yet their D ranked above the league median in that metric primarily due to the fact Buckner managed to rank as the 67th-best player in the entire league at Pro Football Focus. Theres actually some who believe the 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle is the best overall player in the draft. If his knack for finding space after catching the ball translates to the next level, thatd be a bonus for Seattle. 2023 NFL draft order: Seahawks locked in at No. Former Seahawks WR Michael Bumpus has an NFL Draft WR prospect he's keeping a close eye on in Houston's Nathaniel 'Tank' Dell. 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. Cody Bartons impending free agency and Jordyn Brooks ACL tear pave the way for Campbell (6-4, 248) to compete for a starting job right away. 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. My soft "never give up multiple first-round picks for another first-round pick" rule still applies to an extent here because I'm not convinced the Atlanta Falcons will be a great team in 2023 (Seattle, Detroit and Las Vegas are better positioned to contend), and that 2024 first-rounder could be primo. If the Colts trade up to secure Youngs services, it should be a franchise-defining decision in all the right ways. Thanks to an incredible rookie class and the sudden resurgence of veteran quarterback Geno Smith, the Seahawks won nine games and snuck into the playoffs as the NFCs seven seed. 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. At this point, it seems to be a foregone conclusion that the reigning NFL Comeback Player of the Year will be back in Seattle next season. A former tight end in high school and at Old Dominion, White recorded 7.5 sacks in his redshirt senior year with the Yellow Jackets and had 14 tackles for loss overall. If so, building a more well-rounded team should be in the cards. Those roles currently belong to Shelby Harris, Poona Ford and Quinton Jefferson, but theres no guarantee any of those three veterans are on the roster next season. Whyle would be a potentially useful red zone threat and third-down option in the passing game in the future after sitting behind Fant and Parkinson. Last season, Smith allowed just 18 catches on 38 targets for 211 yards, 81 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, one interception, and an opponent passer rating of 71.3 Hed be an outstanding fit for whatever it is Jack Del Rio is running at any given time. Campbell isnt perceived as someone who will have issues covering in the league, but where he appears more valuable to Seattle is the run game, where the Seahawks lacked consistent physicality in 2022. I suspect Im not alone in that regard. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama, 23. As it stands now, the Seahawks have the second pick of the first round in the 2023 draft as part of the Russell Wilson trade with the Broncos. A player . Far too often in 2022, the Bills offense developed into whatever Josh Allen could do, and there was no Option B. Its time for that to change under second-year offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, who did not impress at the same level that Brian Daboll, his predecessor, did. While Richardson looks more like the bad/injured version of Newton we saw in New England, his age and athletic gifts imply he has a chance of being more like the good Newton who won league MVP in 2015 with only Greg Olsen and a bunch of scrubs as a supporting cast. 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. Hes a plug-and-play force for a defense that needs improvement on all three levels. Gonzalez, the favorite cornerback of many in this class, would be a perfect fit in Aaron Glenns defense. Try a week on us. To me, that consists of the 25-year-old defensive standout Crosby, the superstar receiver Adams and the pillar left tackle Miller. 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