The Seahawks are in need of a center with starter Austin Blythe and backup Kyle Fuller not only having underwhelming seasons but also playing on expiring contracts after this year. Uninterested in taking a quarterback with the No. Hed at least start to stop that particular damage; a recovery project that will likely come more from personnel than scheme. Kansas City Chiefs: Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland, 64. Seattle got solid production from edge guys Uchenna Nwosu and Darrell Taylor (9.5 sacks each) a season ago. Teams will have to weigh trading up for, say, Young, against standing pat and "settling" for one of those other names, knowing despite potential hubris that the first round of the draft is practically a crapshoot. 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. Cleveland Browns: Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor, 43. One expected pick at 5th, and then one out of nowhere at 20th overall. 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. What does history tell us about what they will do early in the draft? Dallas Cowboys: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State, 60. Rost: Why the Seahawks are down but not out. Thats where a bigger, old-school-looking linebacker like Campbell could be a potential upgrade. Seahawks GM John Schneider said talks with Geno Smith thus far have been "positive," but the team still might draft a quarterback with the No. The one simple reason the Seahawks will retain Geno Smith, Report: Aaron Donkor signs with XFLs Houston Roughnecks, Pre-Snap Reads 3/1: Pete Carroll, John Schneider speak at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. It's easy to get excited about Tariq Woolen, but he's expendable simply because his shiny rookie year could still be a fluke. At 6-foot-4 and 232 pounds, hes built like a linebacker, runs like a safety, and he has the kind of arm most quarterbacks can only envy. Detroit Lions (from Minnesota Vikings): Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia, 56. 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. I suspect Im not alone in that regard. He had a combined 17.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks during his final two seasons at Northwestern. With 32 teams all in pursuit of one Lombardi Trophy each season, 31 teams will always come up short in what is usually a frustrating or disappointing end to the season. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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.. New Titans general manager Ran Carthon came in cutting heads out of necessity in recent days, Tennessee has released several veterans to find a good place with their salary cap situation. Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, 62. The Seahawks GM answered media questions at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Multiple first-round draft picks, OT Penei Sewell, edge Aidan Hutchinson. Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Los Angeles Rams: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami (FL), 70. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa, 74. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos): Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois, 6. Smith was one of the most physical players in college football this year. Other roll-the-dice QBs in this class include Will Levis who Carolina took at No. 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. With that said, Nwosu came over from the Los Angeles Chargers on a mere two-year contract last offseason. Will Levis is the QB to focus on for 2023. 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. Both are exceptional starting receivers. . 3 pick, which is one spot ahead of . Let's dive into how they could look to bolster their roster. Heres a look at where Seattles four picks in the top two rounds stand and whats still to come following Week 16 of the NFL season. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The Jaguars have some interesting young pieces at cornerback, but theyre still putting it all together. 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. Defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt would probably have to adjust the scheme a bit to minimize how often Wilson is asked to backpedal away from the line of scrimmage as a rookie, but thats probably a compromise theyd be willing to make in exchange for an effective young pass rusher. a quarterback once they bring Smith back. 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. February 23, 2023 9:34 am ET. MORE: Seattle Seahawks Offseason Preview 2023. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee. Minnesota Vikings: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah, 24. 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. In terms of draft assets, the Seahawks have plenty of other areas to address to support the quarterback they select, so giving up the . Atlanta Falcons: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota, 45. In other words, there's a decent chance the quarterback you stay put and draft will be better than the one you want to trade up for. With that in mind, its time to expand our mock draft projections here at Touchdown Wire to the first three rounds, and the first 102 picks, in the 2023 NFL draft. The Seattle Seahawks will have two selections in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Los Angeles Chargers: Brandon Joseph, S, Notre Dame, 86. Mock Draft Database Sites; NFL NBA NHL MLB. 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. Where this mock draft takes a turn is when Seattle is up at #20. Its time for the Raiders to find a match on the other side of the edges for Maxx Crosby and his All-Pro production. The Panthers give up pick No. No, I am not Captain Caveman. The Detroit Lions, like the Seahawks, have two top-20 selections. 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. He can be a tone-setting starter for a decade. Carter is projected as a defensive tackle, but when you watch him on the edge, you think he might be able to get 10 sacks outside the tackles. At the very least, that means the Lions should refuse to deal their last two single-digit first-round picks, Sewell and Hutchinson. 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. Gambling problem? Now that Houston has its new franchise quarterback in C.J. 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Seahawks 2023 mock draft: Retooling the defense post-Wild Card loss : With the Seahawks 2022 season done, the team will now focus . All other members of the roster and non-first-round picks should be fair game. Michael-Shawn Dugar is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Seattle Seahawks. 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. This is a tremendous haul for a team coming off a fantastic 2022 NFL Draft. Senior Bowl standout? When you rank 30th in pass defense DVOA, maybe its time for a bit more assistance. Positional versatility matters up front. The Seahawks will need a new starting center in 2023 following Blythes announcement. 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. Seattle got most of their secondary locked in with their excellent rookie class last season that included cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Young and Stroud look ready to start right away, but taking a chance on a raw QB like Richardson is the right call. Actually he ticks all the boxes to be a Seahawks draft pick. Try a week on us. 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. And they're cheap right now anyway. Wilson (6-6, 270) makes sense for the Seahawks in that hes a long, strong, physical edge defender. 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. He can be a force in the box, too, making the youngster an elite fit in Seattle. SEATTLE The Seahawks are one of just a few NFL teams with multiple picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. Still not a good batting average regardless. 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. But even after a Denver win in Week 18, Seattle will have a top-5 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Moving on from Jackson would create an even more urgent need for a starting-caliber lineman like Torrence, an All-American guard who was rock solid in pass protection. New Orleans Saints: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, 41. Tennessee Titans: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State, 12. 2 pick in the draft after the Broncos lost to the. 1 overall pick in Seahawks history. Seahawks center Austin Blythe, who is set to become a free agent, announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. Maybe. 5 overall, the Seahawks trade down with the Panthers, then select Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson at No. Detroit Lions: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas, 19. The Chiefs managed to transcend the loss of Tyreek Hill via trade in the 2022 season, so as a reward to Andy Reids crew, how about the addition of Hyatt, perhaps the best pure speed receiver in this draft class? Now that Seattles season is over, its time to turn their attention to the coming draft. I do know, however, that Robinson forced over 100 tackles in his 2022 season ( I got that from Pro Football Focus, an analytics site, so there). The Seahawks probably wont need a quarterback once they either sign Smith to an extension or use the franchise tag on him. I used the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to make this mock draft. Smith was one of the most physical players in college football this year. 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. 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. 5 expands the value of the Russell Wilson trade and will help keep them more competitive in the long run. Seahawks' first four 2023 NFL Draft picks. Phillips is an underrated, sticky cornerback who can follow just about any receiver through just about any route, and hed thrive in the kinds of stuff Flores likes to throw at opposing offenses. 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 . Now that Seattles season is over, its time to turn their attention to the coming draft. The 5-foot-11 former Boston College star recorded 78 receptions for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns a season ago. Atlanta Falcons: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson, 9. New York Giants: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, 26. DATABASE. Seattle Seahawks 2023 draft picks As of Week 14, the Seahawks have the No. 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. We break down their needs and a potential dream pick in the first round. 5, and two second-round picks at their disposal and that gives them the right kind of assets to add a rookie to the mix regardless of how . This is a unique draft for the Seahawks in terms of capital, with 10 total picks including four in the first two rounds, and the No. After starring during Senior Bowl week, Adebawore could be that guy. 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. Miami Dolphins: Sydney Brown, S, Illinois, 85. Whither David Bakhtiari? Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State: The quarterbacks didnt perform very well at the Senior Bowl, but by the end of the week, Haener had shown the most growth. 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. New York Jets: Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn, 75. 2 pick in the draft after the Broncos lost to the. 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. Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 27. Houston Texans: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma, 34. 6 to No. 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. Here is a list of the Seattle Seahawks draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Seahawks may have a need for Bobby Wagner that they didn't last year, but there are hurdles to bringing him back, explains Brock Huard. The legitimate excitement about the addition of new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and all the skill players Bieniemy has to work with tends to obstruct the fact that Washingtons defense was a bit of a hot mess last season, and cornerback help is desperately needed. Tariq Woolen was absolutely brilliant at cornerback as a rookie for the Seahawks a season ago. It sure doesnt seem out of the realm of possibility now following a calamitous 51-14 loss for Wilson and the Broncos on Christmas to the Los Angeles Rams (5-10), another team that has been near the bottom of the NFL all season. This is not a team that is going to build everything around the run game, the Bills need a complementary force who can amplify everything around him. Sportsnaut used Pro Football Focus NFL Draft simulator, which provides the flexibility to trade and work through a variety of scenarios. Hes your prototypical signal caller with great arm strength and velocity on the ball. Philadelphia Eagles: Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pitt, 95. hats 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. To most, the pre-combine and pre-pro day season favorite to be that quarterback is Alabama's 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young. 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. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama, 23. February 28, 2023 7:00 am PT 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. The Bengals already have the leagues best receiver trio in JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. How Many Draft Picks Do the Seahawks Have in 2023? Chicago Bears (from Baltimore Ravens): Jarrett Patterson, OG, Notre Dame, 54. As we saw in Seattles NFC Wild Card Playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, run defense has become an issue. Adebawore looked explosive firing off the ball in Senior Bowl practices as an interior rusher, and hes one of the prospects who earned some money in Mobile. The Panthers end up drafting Will Levis, the third quarterback off the board. Speaking of a potential heir-apparent, Seattle will need to add a young quarterback even if it doles out a ton of cash to Geno Smith. Theres not much sense in taking top QB prospects Bryce Young or C.J. Stick to second-rounders if possible, especially because there's still a good chance you're going to be able to draft a quarterback seventh and you could move into a higher pick that isn't the top selection for a lot less. Heres Draft Wires reasoning for the Seahawks taking 65, 286 lbs DL Keion White. 32. Cincinnati Bengals: Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse, 93. Chicago Bears: Calijah Kancey, DL, Pitt, 65. Seahawks mock draft: LB Will Anderson, Jr., Alabama Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, 2. Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Ji'Ayir Brown, S, Penn State, 94. Stroud to the Houston Texans at #2, and Anthony Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts at #4. 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. That preposterous number tells you a lot of what you need to know about Robinsons power, wiggle, and speed, and how hed complete a Lions offense that was already on the rise in 2022. The Seahawks. We have compiled a consensus mock draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU, 13. Miami Dolphins (from New England Patriots): Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford, 78. 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. 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. Well into his 20s? Still, if they only manage to franchise tag Smith, who will turn 33 next season, it certainly wouldnt hurt to get a high-ceiling quarterback prospect to develop behind the veteran. 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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. Of course, when I say redshirt senior that means hes up there in age for a college player. While Chicago has the money in free agency to take care of some of that, we assume that head coach Matt Eberflus would love to take Andersons explosiveness to the pocket and snap it right in his fronts. The Seahawks have been one of the worst yards-after-catch teams in the league for years, and their loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the playoffs demonstrated just how valuable that skill set can be. Arizona Cardinals: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College, 35. Here's a look at how the Seahawks are positioned in 2023. 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. He might also be the next Tim Tebow. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images). Heres what it could look like. 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. Dan Parr and Eric Edholm provide a look at the updated 2023 NFL Draft order . He looked the best of all the quarterbacks on the final day of practice and found a rhythm with his pass catchers. A lot more. Denver Broncos: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M, 69. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Chicago Bears): O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida, 33. 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. Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) February 22, 2023. 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. Johnson is a tough evaluation, as you have to separate his individual performance from the schematic weirdness and iffy efficiency of the Aggies defense. 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. 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. In fact, their entire secondary performed extremely well. His instincts to defend the run and general mental processing are phenomenal. 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. 1 target. But in a recent three-round mock draft from USA Today, some of these draft-day decisions take a . Collier, Rasheem Green, Malik McDowell, Jarran Reed, Frank Clark). Current. For one thing, trading down from No. Heres what it could look like. This gives the Seahawks the luxury to package pick No. Cleveland Browns: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State, 99. Trading any of those guys would actually be extremely costly from a financial standpoint, but splitting with one to land a quarterback like Young might be worth it considering there's a risk they could be left empty-handed otherwise. Will Levis might be the next Josh Allen. 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. 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. Any combination of edge Maxx Crosby, WR Davante Adams, OT Kolton Miller. Well get measurables on White later this week at the NFL Combine. Seattle traded Wilson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a package of first- and second-round draft picks as well as defensive tackle Shelby Harris, tight end Noah Fant . Check. 2, there are six teams with top-10 picks that are arguably in need of quarterbacks and could ignore those dynamics this draft season. Simpson is the latest in an increasingly valuable strain of player who can line up just about everywhere on the field literally from defensive line to one snap at outside cornerback and has the athleticism to get things done at all levels. Kiper is also correct in stating that the Seahawks are in the right spot to take a chance on a developmental QB. 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. With a season or two to develop behind Smith, he could eventually deliver on his awesome potential. New Orleans Saints (from Denver Broncos): Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson, 30. Barton and Brooks had their positive moments, but at times they couldnt take on blocks, manhandle the lineman and drop the ball carrier. 1 overall since 1967, Six sleepers to watch during the 2023 scouting combine drills, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? 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. 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. 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. 5 overall pick via last year's trade that sent Russell Wilson . In their first season under Mike Macdonald, the Ravens pass defense took a step back, so it might be time to attune Baltimores defense to Macdonalds preference for positional versatility in the secondary. That said, I still do everything possible to avoid giving up another first-rounder in 2024. No. 2023 Mock Drafts 2024 Mock Drafts 2025 Mock Drafts. And depending on where you set the bar, you could look at the list of 28 quarterbacks selected within the top 10 in the last 14 drafts and conclude that the only truly successful ones are Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow, with the jury possibly still out on Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Trey Lance, Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence. If theres one area of need here, it has to be a high-upside youngster to help anchor the unit with Woolen moving forward. Branch could be an immediate impact performer given his elite athleticism and wide-ranging cover skills. Las Vegas Raiders: Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama, 71. 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. Buy Buccaneers Tickets. The RPOs spanned from Mike read, Edge read, leverage read, and more. 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