Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame, 29. Former Seahawks WR Michael Bumpus has an NFL Draft WR prospect he's keeping a close eye on in Houston's Nathaniel 'Tank' Dell. No. Their first pick (fifth overall) was acquired in last off-seasons blockbuster trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. 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. 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. This obviously means current quarterback Jared Goff is on the table, although the real win is that the team would save more than $20 million by cutting Goff, according to Spotrac. Despite finishing second in their division and earning a playoff spot, the Seahawks were one of the worst pass-rushing teams in the NFL this year. Seattle Seahawks Videos: The official source of the latest highlights, installments of Mic'd Up, Seahawks Saturday Night, Locker Room Sounds, and all Seahawks videos. Chicago Bears: Calijah Kancey, DL, Pitt, 65. Latest Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Mock Draft Seattle has nine draft picks entering the offseason, with five coming in the top-83 overall. New Orleans Saints: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, 41. DATABASE. Thats where a bigger, old-school-looking linebacker like Campbell could be a potential upgrade. Moving up from five is obviously the most plausible scenario, but Seattle shouldn't be willing to surrender that other first-rounder or a future first-rounder. 6 to No. Is it unfair to give Joe Burrow yet another target? Gibbs would be an ideal fit in this offense because be brings Alvin Kamara to mind as a back who can break through tackles, create explosives runs, and add a ton in the passing game. If his knack for finding space after catching the ball translates to the next level, thatd be a bonus for Seattle. 5 overall, the. For much of the season's final month, it appeared that Seattle could get a top-3 pick. Theres actually some who believe the 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle is the best overall player in the draft. In less than a week, the entire NFL and the whole of the 2023 draft class will converge upon Indianapolis for the scouting combine an opportunity for NFL talent evaluators, scouts, and coaches to get a much better idea of the quality of this class both in on-field drills, and meetings with those prospects. Kyle Madson. If you're rolling dice regardless, why pay extra to roll? Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, 25. Buffalo Bills: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama, 28. Still, the only absolute non-starters for a team that had only one All-Pro for the 2022 season should be that All-Pro (Lindstrom) as well as 2022 first-rounder London. The former second-round pick threw 34 touchdowns against 37 interceptions in his first nine NFL seasons. His length and skill set feel similar to what Carlos Dunlap brought to the Seahawks in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. Hes a competitive blocker that generates power quickly and easily. Head coach Todd Bowles has other issues to address, like a cornerback group that mostly underwhelmed last season, and could be in real trouble if impending free agent Jamel Dean decides to go elsewhere. 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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia, 20. It may surprise some if new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans focuses on offense with his first two picks, but the former Houston linebacker and 49ers defensive coordinator is no fool he knows where the most pressing needs lie. Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) February 22, 2023. Van Pran-Granger is one of the best centers in this class with the athleticism to quickly climb to the second level, pick off defenders as a pulling blocker and get out to lead block on screens. Branch not only provides that, but he also has an ability to play both safety spots as well as slot cornerback. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Seahawks have been able to pull off the rare feat of being an offseason seller and still contending for a playoff berth they are currently nipping at the heels of the Washington Commanders for the final Wild Card spot. At No. When Flowers has the ball in his hands, he can juke defenders and accelerate to create yards after the catch, making life easier for his offense. 5 amid Smith talks. And they're cheap right now anyway. The Seahawks and Lions are currently holding some highly valuable picks thanks to the struggles of the Broncos and Rams. Los Angeles Chargers: Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson, 22. Atlanta Falcons: Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn, 76. Of course, when I say redshirt senior that means hes up there in age for a college player. 5 pick, general manager John Schneider calls his old friend Scott Fitterer, current general manager of the Panthers. New Orleans Saints (from Denver Broncos): Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson, 30. But some team is going to be flummoxed by Levis raw traits and gritty/gutty/gamer thing, and overdraft him in the first round. I just wouldn't surrender more than one of those guys and wouldn't include any other first-round picks under those circumstances. Atlanta Falcons: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota, 45. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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? But even after a Denver win in Week 18, Seattle will have a top-5 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Now that my philosophy on trading up within a semi-crapshoot has been established and my standard has been established, these become easier to figure out. Flowers (5-9, 182) might not fall this far, but if he does, the Seahawks could use someone with his quickness. White is versatile and athletic enough to get to the quarterback from anywhere, and has a lot of upside, so this is a home run pick for a position of need in Seattle. Thanks to an, and the sudden resurgence of veteran quarterback. Thanks to an incredible rookie clas s and the sudden resurgence of veteran quarterback Geno Smith, the Seahawks won nine games and snuck into the playoffs as the NFC's seven seed. (Photo of Zay Flowers: Winslow Townson / USA Today). The Steelers 2022 offense was less than effective for the most part, and with offensive coordinator Matt Canada returning for the 2023 season (much to the dismay of most Pittsburgh football fans), its time to give now second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett some more help. The Colts have been quarterback-light (to put it kindly) since Andrew Lucks surprise retirement. 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. Here on day three, the Seahawks have a great chance to add some quality depth at the safety position behind Adams and Diggs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State, 89. At 6-5, 337 pounds, Seattle may no longer have to worry about its guards being walked back into the quarterback in obvious passing situations, a common occurrence in recent seasons. 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. I suspect Im not alone in that regard. 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 . The Indianapolis Colts may have more competition to sift through if they want to move up for a quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL draft as the Arizona Cardinals may also be a team willing to trade their pick away.. The Jets, who are one good quarterback away from contention, may or may not get that good quarterback over time in the form of Levis, whose skill set is offset by all kinds of weird on-field decisions. Washington Commanders: Henry To'oTo'o, LB, Alabama, 48. Let's dive into how they could look to bolster their roster. Collier, Rasheem Green, Malik McDowell, Jarran Reed, Frank Clark). Arizona Cardinals: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College, 35. While much of the focus has been on a potential trade-up with the Chicago Bears for the No. Hes seen as someone who can make plays in space, is dynamic after the catch and can come away with the difficult catch. Cleveland Browns: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State, 99. That should make defenses stand up and take notice. Las Vegas Raiders: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee, 39. 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. You'll now receive the top Touchdown Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Atlanta Falcons 2023 NFL Draft Picks Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 4 (From Tennessee) Round 5 (From Jacksonville) Round 7 (From Las Vegas) Round 7 (From Buffalo) Additional Info Received a fourth-round pick (and lost a sixth-round pick) as part of the trade package with the Titans for WR Julio Jones. If Bradberry moves on, perhaps general manager Howie Roseman and his staff would do well to select a cornerback with the same kinds of traits as featured by No. 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. 5 pick. Strouds through his time at Ohio State there was the player who had all the tools in the pocket and reminded me of a young Philip Rivers, and there was the guy who went off outside the pocket against Georgia in the College Football Semifinal, and completely revised my opinion of him as a second-reaction quarterback. 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. 2023 NFL Draft: Seahawks to have No. And yes, with two weeks left in the regular season, there is still a possibility that can become the first No. Senior Bowl standout? 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. Some compare Levis to Josh Allen, but I would counter with the notion that Allens developmental curve was truly rare, and Levis could just as easily be a Carson Wentz or a name even more troubling. An aging Quandre Diggs? Green Bay Packers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern, 79. Houston Texans: Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn, 66. 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. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. Surrendering Metcalf or Lockett also wouldn't make much sense if you want to maximize that quarterback's chances of succeeding. a quarterback once they bring Smith back. With their ninth and final pick in 2023, the Seahawks help out the middle of their defense by adding an aggressive and instinctive linebacker in the sixth round. Jalen Carter went to the Arizona Cardinals at #3, which leaves the Seahawks with Alabama EDGE rusher Will Anderson. 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. Hes already 24 and had very limited playing time in 2021 when he broke his ankle playing basketball before the start of his time at Georgia Tech. White, a 6-foot-5, 286-pound every-gap pass-rushing monster who used to be a tight end at Old Dominion, has a unique athletic profile, and the potential to terrorize quarterbacks all over the front as Michael Bennett once did for the Legion of Boom. New York Jets: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky, 14 New England Patriots: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern, 15. The Panthers end up drafting Will Levis, the third quarterback off the board. Because of the earlier trades in this mock, Seattle has two fifth-round picks and selections in the sixth and seventh rounds. The Detroit Lions, like the Seahawks, have two top-20 selections. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. Well into his 20s? Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He had a combined 17.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks during his final two seasons at Northwestern. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? 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. Uninterested in taking a quarterback with the No. The Seahawks probably wont need a quarterback once they either sign Smith to an extension or use the franchise tag on him. 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. 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. He can be a force in the box, too, making the youngster an elite fit in Seattle. Heres what it could look like. 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