• Experts on Round 1 » | Home setups » The draft, which had been scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, was successfully completed virtually from the homes of coaches, general managers and other front-office staff because of the coronavirus pandemic. Was Jordyn Brooks the right pick for Seattle? "We need that flexibility.". He is listed as a center but could end up at guard or even tackle. The grade suffered because the team did nothing during the draft to address its quarterback situation, instead alluding to a plan that cannot spring into action during a lockout. Chad Reuter of NFL.com gives the Seahawks an A-minus: "Picking Pocic gives them inside-outside versatility, though I wonder how he'll handle NFL defenders at his height. My take: QB Russell Wilson probably would have liked a wide receiver here. He also returned kicks and punts at times in college, so that's another way he might be able to contribute with Seattle always looking to take some return duties off Tyler Lockett's plate. (1:27). Dallas began his college career as a wide receiver, which suggests he might have the skills to help out on third down right away as long as he's sound enough in pass-protection. The Rams extended Jalen Ramsey, Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods: Now what? Taking someone like Taylor at 48 -- even at the cost of moving up -- made much more sense. Durham visited Kansas City last week; the Chiefs called Seattle to congratulate the Seahawks on selecting a player they also wanted to take, according to Schneider. With the draft in the books, here's a roundup of grades on the Seahawks' haul. Yes, grading an NFL draft in the immediate moments after it’s completed is an exercise both premature and usually in futility. But there was no way they were waiting until Day 3 to help their defense's biggest need. Covered the Baltimore Ravens and the NFL for BaltimoreSun.com from 2006 to 2008. Relive some of the key moments that make former Syracuse defensive end Alton Robinson a desirable player in this year's NFL draft. Source: Seahawks' Carson expected to start Sun. He had 32 tackles for loss and 19 sacks in three college seasons, so this isn’t merely a projection pick based on athleticism; there’s some production behind it as well. But taking one at 27 like Yetur Gross-Matos or A.J. • McShay: Top 10 undrafted prospects If there’s a flaw in this class, that’s the one that stands out first. Fifth-round cornerback Richard Sherman stands taller than 6-foot-2 and will play near the line of scrimmage more than he did in college. Brady Henderson explains why LB Jordyn Brooks was the smart pick for the Seahawks. No other team in the league received a grade so low. • Trades: Look back at all 39 trades He gives them special teams help and an aggressive attitude.". Where Brooks fits: Schneider mentioned Brooks being briefly homeless in his youth as an example of his grit, a trait that carries significant appeal to the Seahawks. Olsen, Willson and Hollister (restricted free agent) are on one-year deals and Willson is competing for a roster spot, so this was more of a need than it might have seemed. No pass-rusher? Those were the worst and second-worst marks of the Pete Carroll era, respectively. • Full class rankings from Scouts Inc. » Say what you will about the Seahawks drafting a player you didn't expect them to, but you can't fault them for adding a speedy playmaker to a defense that struggled across the board in 2019. "We're looking for unique qualities for players that separate them from other players, and then we try to accentuate that uniqueness and make them special," Carroll said. With Lewis giving Seattle another interior player, right guard D.J. The Seahawks drafted another Miami running back last year (Travis Homer, sixth round), who was one of only four running backs on their roster (2019 UDFA Adam Choice was the other). ... and the Seattle Seahawks' draft class is complete. After the draft, Carroll said he didn't care what other people thought. Mark Maske of The Washington Post gives the Seahawks a B-minus: "Ethan Pocic, taken in the second round, should bolster an offensive line that was in need of help. • Full class rankings from Scouts Inc. » And the Seahawks' defense didn't just struggle to pressure quarterbacks last season. That's the type of speed their defense seemed to lack last season. Taylor combined for 16.5 sacks over his final two seasons in college as an outside linebacker for the Volunteers. 2 wideout in a few years.". He liked their picks but took issue with some of the value. • Seifert: More prospects will skip bowls They traded down from 26 to 31 to 34 and finally to 35, before selecting divisive DT Malik McDowell. Jim Nagy, a former Seahawks scout who now runs the Senior Bowl, said Brooks reminded him of another speedy linebacker -- Bobby Wagner, his new teammate. He ran 4.77 at the combine after catching 48 passes with only one drop his final season at Stanford, which has been a tight-end factory of late, with seven drafted since 2012. Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Seattle Seahawks a D-plus grade for their efforts during the 2011 NFL draft. Instead he gets another offensive lineman to add to what will be a crowded competition there, especially on the interior. On the field, the Seahawks say Brooks can play inside (which he did his final college season) or outside (which he did his first three seasons). He might not have found a better spot in which to succeed than Seattle, where he’ll be a great fit in the scheme.". Only six times in the past 10 years has a player drafted outside of the top 16 recorded eight sacks or more as a rookie, so reasonable expectations for Taylor in 2020 are more of a contributor than the primary pass-rusher the Seahawks are still seeking. • All 32 teams: Analysis for every pick Cowboys' Hill fined $13K for actions vs. Seattle, Seahawks S Adams, LB Brooks out vs. Dolphins, Like Steph Curry, Seahawks' Russell Wilson outstanding from long range, Seahawks sign ex-Packers, Browns DB Randall, NFL Survival Index: The contenders best positioned to overcome key injuries. • Experts on Round 1 » | Home setups » It’s even harder for those drafted at the end of the sixth round in an abnormal offseason that will limit on-field work. More NFL draft coverage ». A solid, if unspectacular haul.". (1:27), Seattle Seahawks' 2020 NFL draft analysis for every pick, Ranking the NFL's best running back tandems: Where the Vikings, Saints, Ravens land, Seahawks' Chris Carson adds another gutty performance to extension resume, Wilson ties Manning's mark with 16th TD pass. So depth was a big need. Relive the moments that make former Stanford tight end Colby Parkinson a player to look out for in this year's NFL draft. • All 32 teams: Analysis for every pick Robinson’s 4.69 40 was the third-fastest time among defensive linemen at the combine. Third round defensive backs Shaquill Griffin and Delano Hill have work ahead to find their homes in the Legion of Boom. • McShay: Top 10 undrafted prospects "It is rare that you would find a linebacker with that much length (6-foot-4) and 4.6 speed," Carroll said. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gives the Seahawks a C-plus (Insider). Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com gives the Seahawks a B-plus: "They then sent messages to the Legion of Boom by drafting a corner and three safeties. Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Seattle Seahawks a D-plus grade for their efforts during the 2011 NFL draft. Seattle Seahawks 2012 NFL Draft Picks: Grades, Results and Analysis 0 of 15 2012 NFL Draft updates and analysis will be provided to fans of all 32 NFL franchises by Bleacher Report. ... Bruce Irvin in 2012 and Rashaad Penny in 2018. The prohibition on player trades also handcuffed the Seahawks, who had became one of the NFL's most active teams under coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider. Shaquill Griffin is a little-known corner from Central Florida who brings physicality and athleticism. We know that, so that makes him unique to us. My take: As much clamoring as there was for the Seahawks to take an edge rusher at No. Wright will be 31 in July and has only a year left on his contract. It’s hard enough for rookie receivers to contribute right away. He’s a developmental prospect. He’ll be fighting with John Ursua and others for one of the final spots at receiver behind Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, David Moore and Phillip Dorsett II. • McShay: Best pick for all 32 teams Collier, Rasheem Green and Shaquem Griffin behind veteran additions Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa. Evan Silva of Rotoworld gives the Seahawks a B-minus: "I liked that the Seahawks took multiple shots at defensive backs, adding to a secondary that badly needs a talent infusion. The Seahawks entered the draft with 18 offensive linemen and now have a 19th in Lewis, who started at right guard in both of his seasons at LSU and at junior college before that. Schneider knows how to keep a handle on his roster by making moves like that. K.J. At 6-foot-7 and 252 pounds, Parkinson gives Russell Wilson another big target in the passing game. Center Justin Britt has long been considered a candidate to be released, as he comes off a torn ACL with an $11.4 million cap charge for the final season of his contract. Epenesa would have meant -- in the Seahawks' eyes -- reaching for a prospect well ahead of where the team had them rated. Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune followed up, asking whether Carroll was being defensive in light of poor reviews. After 2017 'massacre' in Philadelphia, 49ers turned their franchise around, Hot start for Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins coincides with decline for Larry Fitzgerald, Despite 3-0 start, Seahawks' defense more Big 12 than Legion of Boom, Nick Mullens keeping pylons and the 49ers standing, Rams fall just short of franchise-best comeback, lose to Bills late, 49ers dominate Giants despite missing 10 projected starters, With Cowboys' defense ailing, expect Seahawks' Russell Wilson to air it out, Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. • Nation: Best, riskiest moves for every team It would be better suited at weak-side linebacker, which in Seattle's defense plays in space. The Seahawks took an offensive tackle, Justin Senior, in the sixth round. There was buzz around the possibilities. Take a look back at some of the highlights of former Miami running back DeeJay Dallas. My take: The Seahawks aren’t just loading up on offensive linemen. Fourth-round linebacker K.J. His physical profile (6-2, 327 pounds) suggests he's in no danger of being moved to tackle. • Kiper: 2017 NFL draft grades With the draft in the books, here's a roundup of grades on the Seahawks' haul. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Sullivan has nice speed for his size (his 4.66 40 was second-fastest among tight ends at the combine) but not a ton of college production, with 46 catches for 712 yards and three touchdowns in three seasons. Schneider called Wright "rare" in that he shows good instincts in zone coverage and strong route anticipation. • Where every QB was picked in '17 draft Listed at 6-foot-4 and 267 pounds -- similar dimensions to Frank Clark coming out of college -- Taylor projects as an end in Pete Carroll's defense, likely more of a Leo (which plays on the weak side) than a five-technique.

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