Seahawks center Austin Blythe, who is set to become a free agent, announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. That's a scenario not even the most glass-half-full Seahawks fan could have imagined when the team traded away the only Super Bowl-winning quarterback in franchise history. Cincinnati Bengals: Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State, 61. Branch would fit that like a proverbial glove, as he was the latest in a long line to annoy receivers from just about every possible position from box to slot to free. 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. Again, the Seahawks probably wont need a quarterback once they bring Smith back. 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. Seattle got most of their secondary locked in with their excellent rookie class last season that included cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Seattle Seahawks: Keion White, DL, Georgia Tech, 21. 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. You'll now receive the top Touchdown Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. February 24, 2023 6:00 am PT. Because of the earlier trades in this mock, Seattle has two fifth-round picks and selections in the sixth and seventh rounds. Young and Stroud look ready to start right away, but taking a chance on a raw QB like Richardson is the right call. Seattle Times staff reporter It became official the day the regular season ended that the Seahawks have the fifth pick in the 2023 draft thanks to the Russell Wilson trade. The Philadelphia Eagles have named Sean Desai defensive coordinator, hiring him away from his role as associate head coach with the Seahawks. Still, its nearly impossible for the Seahawks to think of this season as anything other than a resounding success. His length and skill set feel similar to what Carlos Dunlap brought to the Seahawks in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The Indianapolis Colts would only be moving up three spots, so it's really hard to justify giving up a player as awesome as the 28-year-old Buckner, who was a first-team All-Pro in 2020, a Pro Bowler in 2021 and an inside force with eight sacks and 22 quarterback hits despite Indy's immense struggles in 2022. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. NFL MOCK DRAFT. 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. Stroud to the Houston Texans at #2, and Anthony Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts at #4. Play strength has seemingly been one of the issues with Seattles centers in the post-Max Unger era. And while a bottom-five team in terms of DVOA that is by all appearances rebuilding should try not to surrender its 2024 first-rounder, that shouldn't be ruled out either. Will Dissly is on the books for another two years, but hes recovering from yet another season-ending injury, his third in five years. They can't give up both if they want to take a major step forward after nearly making the playoffs in 2022. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ivan Pace Jr., LB, Cincinnati, 83. I used the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to make this mock draft. Uninterested in taking a quarterback with the No. Denver Broncos: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M, 69. Green Bay Packers: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia, 16. Pittsburgh Steelers: Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss, 81. Odds & lines subject to change. Its another defensive lineman, but its not one of the featured draft prospects. Where this mock draft takes a turn is when Seattle is up at #20. 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. 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. Seahawks draft order: 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. Gambling problem? Phil Haynes, Seattles other starter at right guard, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. Hes a plug-and-play force for a defense that needs improvement on all three levels. 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. Try a week on us. The former second-round pick threw 34 touchdowns against 37 interceptions in his first nine NFL seasons. 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. 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. 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Amid all the hand-wringing over Seattle's decision to pass on the 2022 quarterbacks, the reality is the Seahawks did exactly what they needed to do. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The majority of the picks have had an extremely positive impact this year. Despite dealing with injuries a season ago, Carter was able to put up seven tackles for loss and three sacks for Georgia. 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. Theres no question that when the Packers left tackle is healthy, hes one of the best in the business but when healthy is doing a lot of work these days. Thats where Flowers comes into play. Rost: Why the Seahawks are down but not out. 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. Arizona Cardinals: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College, 35. With the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks hold the highest selection since 2009 when they drafted future assistant coach Aaron Curry fourth overall. 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. With the physical traits to be a franchise quarterback, Seattle would be doing cartwheels if it were able to land Hooker at the end of Round 2. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee. The Detroit Lions, like the Seahawks, have two top-20 selections. Seattle boasts two capable 1,000-yard receivers in that of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Collier, Rasheem Green, Malik McDowell, Jarran Reed, Frank Clark). Wherever he lined up, Branch allowed 36 catches on 59 targets for 240 yards, 136 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 69.3. General manager John Schneider and Co. must protect themselves. 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. Current. Philadelphia Eagles: Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pitt, 95. 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. 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). Thats where a bigger, old-school-looking linebacker like Campbell could be a potential upgrade. A lot more. Tennessee Titans: Lukas Van Ness, DL, Iowa, 42. Philadelphia Eagles: Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame, 31. 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. With a surplus of picks, the Seahawks draft should include adding a wide receiver relatively early. Washington Commanders: Byron Young, DT, Alabama, 98. 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. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? Check. A running back at the top of the second half of the first round? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Baltimore Ravens: Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M, 87. 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. Heres something you dont hear very often around the holidays: the Seahawks are still in play for both the postseason and the No. Denver Broncos (from Indianapolis Colts): Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State, 68. Minnesota Vikings: Kendre Miller, RB, TCU, 88. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, 62. Well get measurables on White later this week at the NFL Combine. Atlanta Falcons: Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn, 76. Johnson is a tough evaluation, as you have to separate his individual performance from the schematic weirdness and iffy efficiency of the Aggies defense. With that said, Nwosu came over from the Los Angeles Chargers on a mere two-year contract last offseason. 61 (acquired in the Christian McCaffrey trade), a fifth-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick to jump ahead of Detroit, Las Vegas and Atlanta, three teams without long-term solutions at quarterback. He looked the best of all the quarterbacks on the final day of practice and found a rhythm with his pass catchers. He might also be the next Tim Tebow. But some team is going to be flummoxed by Levis raw traits and gritty/gutty/gamer thing, and overdraft him in the first round. Over the next several weeks there will definitely be more names added to the mix as potential first-round targets for Seattle. But even after a Denver win in Week 18, Seattle will have a top-5 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Will Levis might be the next Josh Allen. 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. And they're cheap right now anyway. Green Bay Packers: Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern, 79. Arizona Cardinals: JL Skinner, S, Boise State, 67. It wouldnt be a Seattle Seahawks draft without an eyebrow raising pick towards the back-half of Round 1, and I think this could qualify if it comes to fruition. 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. The Saints could use help at both linebacker and edge, so why not both? After knocking it out of the park with the team's draft in 2022,. Here on day three, the Seahawks have a great chance to add some quality depth at the safety position behind Adams and Diggs. Check. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. Theres always room for one of those in todays game. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Schefter also notes that multiple teams have approached Chicago about trading for that No. Multiple first-round picks, WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. With a strong D-line need this year, the chances are they'll do it again in 2023. There are legitimate questions regarding Hyatts completeness as a total receiver, but he caught 14 passes of 20 or more air yards for the Vols last season on 24 targets for 677 yards, and eight touchdowns. Thats because in addition to the first-rounder from Denver, Seattle also owns the Broncos second-round selection, giving the Hawks a rare four picks in the first two rounds, two of which should be at least in the top 20 overall. 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. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. 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. Whither David Bakhtiari? The Wilson trade has not worked out particularly well so far for Denver, so Seattle will get an early pick in the draft. Sportsnaut used Pro Football Focus NFL Draft simulator, which provides the flexibility to trade and work through a variety of scenarios. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame, 29. 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. 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