According to ESPN Stats & Information, he allowed two pressures and no sacks last year while anchoring an offensive line that finished third in FBS with 1,687 rushing yards up the middle. Key stats: Witherspoon had more career interceptions (five) than career passing touchdowns allowed (four), according to ESPN Stats & Information. He allowed just one sack and six pressures in 457 pass-blocking snaps last season. A look at where the Seahawks stand at linebacker heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang's top-ranked prospects at that position. He is able to sift and glide through lanes but is more of a point-of-entry back with sporadic vision and make-you-miss ability. He's listed at 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds, but said he's bulked up to 295 pounds since the combine in anticipation of playing D-line in the NFL, as opposed to outside linebacker. Another surprise: the Seahawks, who love to move around the draft order, haven't made any trades with their first four picks. 20: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Pick No. He is well-built for his frame, but his stature will show versus larger-framed receivers. He really has a chance to be a big factor right there.. Murphy has power, burst and bend off the edge, and he comes with some versatility. pic.twitter.com/3CrcQnVcPk, Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 29, 2023. The Seahawks like to keep their cornerbacks to one side, but Witherspoon's background gives them some flexibility. Perry: The Seahawks, like the Lions, also know where this draft class is most stacked: right along the defensive line. 154). Over the past two seasons, Murphy had 14 sacks, 63 pressures and 23 tackles for loss. Witherspoon, who loves the challenge of man-to-man, has excellent read-and-drive reaction quickness and uses his eyes and physicality to shut down passing windows (26 passes defended in 22 games the last two season). And while interior defensive line remains the biggest hole on their roster, they also needed another starting outside linebacker opposite Uchenna Nwosu, with Darrell Taylor and Boye Mafe better suited for situational roles. For a guy that runs a little bit upright, he has some serious contact balance and can extend his burst and get down field. He'll have a legitimate shot to not only earn a roster spot but be active on game day as a special teamer and versatile backup, especially if Adams isn't ready by the start of the season as he comes off surgery for a torn quad tendon. Although he might not be ready from the get-go, he offers intriguing NFL potential that can be cultivated. Oluwatimi was OC7 in Dane Bruglers draft guide with a Round 5-6 grade. Breese has all of the tools necessary to become an interior disruptor at the next level. Diante Lee. Tested well (9-2 BJ, 29.0 VJ, 29 reps) and blew teams away in Combine interviews. With Bryan Mone coming off a serious knee injury, the only other interior D-tackles/D-ends on their roster who will be ready by Week 1 are Dre'Mont Jones, Jarran Reed and Myles Adams. He could be the perfect complement to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in Seattle. He didn't have any sacks over the final four games. John Schneider worked some magic, finding an immediate Pro Bowler in cornerback Tariq Woolen, two starting tackles in Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas and a talented running back in Kenneth Walker III. A look at where the Seahawks stand at tight end heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang's top-ranked prospects at that position. My take: While Seattle's selection of Zach Charbonnet drew some criticism from those who believe the second round was too early to draft a No. All rights reserved. 20 overall. He was an integral piece of the most recent title winner, too, rushing for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns on 149 attempts for a 5.6 average in 15 games in 2022. Their final two picks of the draft brought additional secondary depth in New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II and a second rookie running back in Georgias Kenny McIntosh, rounding out the class at pick No. That's terrific news for a team that does need help at various spots in the roster. : Barring an injury, it's a virtual lock. Get To Know Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! It says something about just how hard it is to predict what the Seahawks will do in an NFL Draft when you consider that pretty much no one saw what they did in the second round coming, and were saying that for a couple of reasons. Reed has the athletic versatility and toughness to play nickel, accelerating with a burst to close on routes and in the run game. Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. It is the first time that Seattle has a top-five selection in the draft since taking LB Aaron Curry fourth overall in 2009, one year before Pete Carroll became head coach. The 2023 NFL Draft could end up being the biggest in Seattle Seahawks history, though the jury will still be out on that for a while. Hell fit in. Paving lanes for Walker and keeping Geno on his feet is key to success. He was a team captain at Auburn. However, the true fun started Thursday, with Seattle adding a pair of youngsters in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and now on Day 2 have added Derick Hall of Auburn, #Seahawks drafted Auburn pass rusher Derick Hall. Seattle finally addressed their biggest need with their sixth pick of the draft, getting a sizable defensive tackle in Cameron Young. Heading in, few fanbases have more cause to be excited than the Seattle Seahawks. TSN'S NFL DRAFT HQ Oluwatimi spent one season at Air Force and started for three years at Virginia before grad-transferring to Michigan. Hes stout, hes a penetrator, he really gets off, and hes really fast, Carroll said Friday night. Establish the run, right? He previously covered the Seahawks for Seattlepi.com. Stackpole: Tyree Wilson did not participate at the NFL Combine as he continues recovering from a fractured foot he suffered in November, but there's good news! NFL draft analyst Rob Rang compares current NFL draft prospects to former and current Seahawks greats. Pro Football Network's James Fragoza calls Witherspoon his No . Seattle Seahawks 2023 draft picks. He'll showcase a skill set that will validate his standing as a top-10 pick. @jaxon_smith1 x @lumentechco pic.twitter.com/YGMi1LAU2m. Although he doesnt carry an ideal weight, he has functional length and competes much bigger than he looks both in coverage and run support. I havent come across a guy like this in a long time., The last time I recognized this kind of makeup was back at USC when we had a guy that you may know, Troy Polamalu, said Carroll, referring to the Hall of Fame safety. Hes a tough, rugged dude. The Seahawks' top three safety spots are set with Quandre Diggs, Jamal Adams and Julian Love, so Reed will compete with Joey Blount to be the fourth safety. 5: Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon, Pick No. Follow. Will he start as a rookie? Draft analyst Rob Rang's defense-only seven-round Seahawks mock draft. Oluwatimi doesnt have the position versatility, explosiveness or point of attack power that most NFL teams desire, but he is a cerebral, assignment-sound blocker with A-plus character. The Seattle Seahawks went back to LSU for a guard once again, taking RG Anthony Bradford, who is 6 foot 4 and 332 pounds. Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Round 2, Pick . Incoming Draft Picks. He will be attractive to multiple schemes and projects as a potential NFL starter, similar to the Denver Broncos Jonathan Cooper. 154 Olusegun Oluwatimi, C, Michigan, Round 6: No. The 2023 NFL draft is coming to an end. My take: The Seahawks are well aware they need a lot of work in the interior of their defensive line, but they haven't reached in order to address that hole, instead taking care of less-pressing needs with higher-rated players. Witherspoon is legit, though. He has those kinds of skills, and he has shown us everything that we need to see. Charbonnet reads the field and his blockers exceptionally well and consistently picks up positive yardage with his ability to absorb contact. The Seahawks also pass on Georgia DT Jalen Carter and edge Tyree Wilson. Instead, the Seahawks spent the first day grabbing the players thought to be the best cornerback and best wide receiver in this draft class, a pretty unlikely outcome going into Thursday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). He needs work on accuracy and maturity, and will have time for both sitting behind Smith for a bit. Devon Witherspoon, not Oregon corner Christian Gonzalez, goes No. Will it pay off. So what is it about Derick Hall that grabbed the Seahawks attention? 108 selection (in the fourth round) and a 2024 third-round pick from Denver in return for the No. He played on both sides of the field at Illinois, regularly matching with the opponent's top receiver. One of the league's most ambitious drafting teams had two picks in the first round, one from the Broncos in the Russell Wilson trade and their own pick at No. He projects as an early NFL starter who is at his best in the slot. The latter is clearly the biggest hole on their roster, so taking Witherspoon instead of an interior defensive lineman or an outside linebacker means the Seahawks took the best player on their board, which is usually the best strategy even if it doesn't plug immediate holes. Kiper picks winners, reaches and value picks from Round 1: Which teams fared well? Key stats: Charbonnet broke or evaded 124 tackles over the last two seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Seahawks allowed 13 receiving touchdowns last season on throws that had at least 3 yards of separation at the time of pass arrival. In four seasons with the Lobos, Reed made seven interceptions, including four in just seven games in 2020. Running back was a position the Seahawks were going to address at some point in this draft, given that their depth chart consisted only of Walker and DeeJay Dallas, whom they like to use in situational roles. 52. Seattle was in the market for a developmental center. Maybe Gaines could eventually be the Seahawks' long-term center. Seattle also selected RT Abraham Lucas in the third round last year, with Lucas serving as the teams starting right tackle as a rookie. Let's see how we fared. But the 6-6, 271-pounder has 35 5/8-inch length and overwhelming power. Seattles offense broke out in 2022 with a well-balanced skill position group and a pair of promising tackles, but adding a slot receiver was a clear opportunity to put the finishing touches on the passing game, and Smith-Njigba is too perfect a fit to pass up. Key stats: Hall ran a 4.55 40-yard dash at the scouting combine and recorded a broad jump of 10 feet, 7 inches. That was second-most in FBS behind Texas Bijan Robinson, the No. He has two-gapping traits to provide immediate depth as a nose or play head up over the tackle. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. That looks like the spot where he'll have the biggest opportunity to make an impact. So far they have added a big money free agent in DreMont Jones, while also adding notable names in Julian Love and Devin Bush. Bradford is a plus athlete with good size (6-4, 332) and long arms (33 1/2 inches). Yeah, really Zach is legitimately that, Carroll said when asked if Charbonnet will be half of a 1-2 punch with Walker. Pro Football Network's seven-round mock draft machine, fastest cornerback teammates in combine history, Latest NFL OROY, DROY odds: Bijan Robinson favored, Eagles draft recap: What they definitely got right, NFL schedule release target date, plus 5 things we know, Ex-NFL GM's best picks, hidden gems in 2023 NFL Draft. Devon Witherspoon during 2023 NFL Draft - Round 1. Like JOK, Henley is a long, athletic linebacker that can make a difference in coverage, and plays with a high level of effort. 37 -- the final selection they acquired from Denver in the Russell Wilson trade -- indicates the Seahawks believe Hall can be that starter as opposed to a situational player. Vacchiano/Arnold: They just re-signed QB Geno Smith, but it's a short-term deal and Pete Carroll said Seattle is "totally connected" to the QBs in this year's draft. He rushed for 27 touchdowns and just under 2,500 yards the last two seasons after transferring from Michigan to be closer to home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting what's widely considered this year's No. Mar 14, 2023 at 10:00. Seattle Seahawks' 2023 draft class is complete! 123: Mississippi State DT Cameron Young, Pick No. Seahawks final mock draft: Passing on QBs, 3 trades and 4 potential Week 1 starters. My take: As with Witherspoon at No. 2 running back, no one will quibble about the Seahawks adding more depth at that position by taking McIntosh with their final pick. So he should replace free agent departure Marquise Goodwin as Seattle's WR3 barring another injury, which means he'll play considerably even if he isn't technically a starter. He leaves UNC as one of the best receivers in program history. 237 Kenny McIntosh, RB, Georgia. You love to see it. Reed is from Olive Branch, Mississippi, the same home town as Seahawks legend K.J. Register now! All rights reserved. The Seahawks first pick in this years draft is fifth overall, acquired from the Denver Broncos in the Russell Wilson trade. The Seattle Seahawks made 10 of the draft's 259 picks , and began with cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. You'll now receive the top Seahawks Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 5 on . In 42 career games, including 24 starts, Young made 11.5 tackles for loss. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). 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. One of the fastest on-field players, regardless of position, at the Senior Bowl Hall ran a 4.55 at more than 250 pounds. Redmond would be a defensive end in Seattle's scheme. News and notes from Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll's pre-draft press conference. Michael-Shawn Dugar is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle. Salk: Why Seahawks did smartest thing possible with two first-rounders, Rost: Seattle Seahawks still have needs, but now theyre elite at two spots, told Seattle Sports Bump and Stacy in March, Seahawks wrap up draft class with another RB, Georgias Kenny McIntosh, Seahawks draft safety Jerrick Reed II in sixth round, Seahawks take standout Michigan C Olusegun Oluwatimi in 5th, Seahawks draft big Michigan edge Mike Morris in 5th round, Seahawks address D-line in 4th with Mississippi State DT Cameron Young, Seahawks select big LSU right guard Anthony Bradford 108th overall. Although he played in a favorable offensive situation in Columbus (including alongside first-round receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave), Smith-Njigba is a crisp, controlled route runner with the hand strength to focus and snatch the football. Its not too big for him. Here are all 10 selections that Seattle made over the last three days. Time to get serious about the defensive line, and Seattle has a second first-rounder at No. Hes going to be right in there with Ken. The third-day beef wasnt limited to just the offensive line. Strength. He was a big deal in a huge program with great players. Thanks to the Russell Wilson trade, the Seahawks have some extra ammo to use in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they should be excited considering how they fared in last year's draft. pic.twitter.com/B8VxfxYnP3, NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) April 29, 2023. I mean, 1,052 of his rushing yards came after contact. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. My take: Witherspoon generated next to no buzz as a potential Seahawks pick at No. CBS Sports' pro comparison for Henley is Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, which should excite some people. He may be a steal in the third round. Seattles selection of Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Bennett ran a 4.30 40-yard dash, which was the second-fastest among cornerbacks. Ah, one of the most popular draft crushes this year, and I bet Spears goes before No. Metcalf for the long term in Zay Flowers. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Advertisement With every defensive player in the draft available to them except for Will Anderson Jr. after quarterbacks went with three of the first four picks, the Seahawks are betting on the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and his impressive competitive streak. And it was a clear need considering starter Kenneth Walker III, Charbonnet and DeeJay Dallas were the only other running backs on Seattle's roster. who earlier this week agreed to terms on a contract extension with quarterback Geno Smith, Seattle is in a great position heading into Aprils draft, Geno Smith Signs Three-Year Contract Extension With Seahawks, Inside The NFL Draft Process With Seahawks Senior Director Of Player Personnel Matt Berry, Seahawks Win Best Draft Award From Inside The League, Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll: Playing Multiple Sports Is Vitally Important For NFL Hopefuls, PHOTOS: Geno Smith Signs Contract Extension With The Seahawks. At No.5, Seattle have their highest pick since 2009. With that in mind, it's time to take a look at what some of the draft experts think the Seahawks might do with Picks No. Kiper Jr.: My projected trade between Carolina and Seattle gave the Seahawks some extra capital for moving down four spots, but this is their original pick after a surprise 9-8 season. The 2023 Seattle Seahawks draft includes two first-round picks, the first of which came via the Russell Wilson blockbuster trade with the Denver Broncos last year. Rost: Seattle Seahawks still have needs, but now theyre elite at two spots, We can't wait, @derick_hall9! McShay: Yes, the Seahawks already landed Texas Tech's Wilson earlier in this mock, but adding to this defensive line is the team's biggest need now that Geno Smith is headed back to Seattle as QB1. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! This is the second-straight draft in which the Seahawks have a top-10 pick acquired from Denver in the Wilson trade, after using the Broncos ninth overall pick to select LT Charles Cross last year. Don't let the prospect rankings fool you, a couple of our CBS Sports NFL Draft experts believe Mazi Smith could be a first-round pick. All rights reserved. The entire pick holdings of the Seahawks in the 2023 draft are as follows: Gambling Problem? The Seahawks' first pick in this year's draft is fifth overall, acquired from the Denver Broncos in the Russell Wilson trade. Wright. There is plenty of stiffness to his game and questions about versatility, but his speed off the corner and the effort he plays with, getting everything his body has is legit. The entire pick holdings of the Seahawks in the 2023 draft are as follows: Round 1, Pick 5 (from the Denver Broncos ): CB Devon Witherspoon. He's reportedly progressing well enough that he plans to do drills and testing at Texas Tech's pro day on March 29. He believes in himself, Carroll said. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. A look at where the Seahawks stand at receiver heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang's top-ranked prospects at that position. Unless they trade back in, their draft is over. Traded Russell Wilson, 2022 fourth round pick (#116-Eyioma Uwazurike) to Broncos for Drew Lock, Noah Fant, Shelby Harris, 2022 first round pick (#9-Charles Cross), 2022 second round pick (#40-Boye Mafe), 2022 fifth round pick (#145-Darian Kinnard), 2023 first round pick, 2023 second round pick on 2022-03-16 .

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