Though his height and length are a bit lacking for the NFL levelhes listed at 6 feet evenThomas could be an excellent special teams contributor at the very least for Seattle. New Orleans Saints (from Denver Broncos): Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson, 30. Michael-Shawn Dugar is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Seattle Seahawks. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia, 20. 3 (from Denver) No. NFL Mock Draft 2023: Seahawks take surprise defensive lineman in latest Draft Wire projection, Water under the bridge - Schneider addresses Russell Wilson report at NFL combine. Seahawks consider QB at No. 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. Jalen Carter went to the Arizona Cardinals at #3, which leaves the Seahawks with Alabama EDGE rusher Will Anderson. 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. Seahawks' first four 2023 NFL Draft picks. As Frank Reich takes over, it's hard to argue anybody on the roster isn't expendable to position Carolina to land its next franchise quarterback. Whether Skoronski fits best at left tackle, right tackle, or guard, his technique-perfect profile would make Bill Belichick quite happy. Miami Dolphins: Sydney Brown, S, Illinois, 85. 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. In terms of draft assets, the Seahawks have plenty of other areas to address to support the quarterback they select, so giving up the . Seattle Seahawks: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin, 84. 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. We have compiled a consensus mock draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Youve now completed your Big Board, but if you want to save it youll need to become a TDN Premium member. Hes also a very instinctive player that gets a good read on the ball early, allowing him to make a quick play. Young and Stroud look ready to start right away, but taking a chance on a raw QB like Richardson is the right call. 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. First off, he was nothing more than a journeyman ahead of the 2022 campaign. 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. And they're cheap right now anyway. The Bengals already have the leagues best receiver trio in JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. In terms of draft assets, the Seahawks have plenty of other areas to address to support the quarterback they select, so giving up the No. Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, 2. Ringo has a lot of up and down in his tape, and he needs to work on the transitive properties of the position, as he can get lost in space at times, but he fits the Bowles archetype as a bigger, athletic defender who isnt afraid to go out and give receivers all kinds of love taps. 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. All rights reserved. While we wouldnt object to taking either Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. if they are available, picking a QB in the top 10 is a better use of draft capital and more likely to deliver more value. As a reward for all that fine work, lets give Daboll a true No. I think between him and Tyree Wilson weve had plenty of discussion about those two as potential franchise pass rushers for a team that has struggled to get after the quarterback for several years. Los Angeles Chargers: Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU, 55. 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. Hes a big, aggressive cornerback who can erase receivers all the way up the boundary, and his movement skills are outstanding. Flowers (5-9, 182) might not fall this far, but if he does, the Seahawks could use someone with his quickness. Will Levis is the QB to focus on for 2023. Both are exceptional starting receivers. Dan Parr and Eric Edholm provide a look at the updated 2023 NFL Draft order . Packers GM Brian Gutekunst couldn't have made it more clear at the scouting combine: He wants Jordan Love to play more. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Seattle boasts two capable 1,000-yard receivers in that of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Dan Quinn, who stuck around to stay as the Cowboys defensive coordinator, would seem to love a new chess piece with this much effective versatility. This is another depth pick here later on day three. 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. He might also be the next Tim Tebow. Los Angeles Chargers: Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson, 22. The Seattle Seahawks have tons of decisions to make once the 2023 NFL Draft rolls around in April.. Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) February 22, 2023. 2023 NFL Draft: Seahawks to have No. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 5 overall pick via last year's trade that sent Russell Wilson . As we saw in Seattles NFC Wild Card Playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, run defense has become an issue. Kansas City Chiefs: Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland, 64. Cincinnati Bengals: Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse, 93. 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. New Orleans Saints: Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State, 72. 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. 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As high as his potential is at the next level, Richardson is about as raw as it gets. 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. SEATTLE Although a playoff berth remains a possibility for the Seahawks in 2022, the team currently possesses one of the most valuable selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. Any combination of edge Maxx Crosby, WR Davante Adams, OT Kolton Miller. An aging Quandre Diggs? 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. Last season, Smith allowed just 18 catches on 38 targets for 211 yards, 81 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, one interception, and an opponent passer rating of 71.3 Hed be an outstanding fit for whatever it is Jack Del Rio is running at any given time. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? Such was the case with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday as the San Francisco 49ers completed the three-game sweep of their divisional rival to knock them out of the postseason early. 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. At 4-11, Denver is ahead of only Houston (2-12-1) and Chicago (3-12), and Broncos losses in their last two games which are against the Chiefs and Chargers, the top two teams in the AFC West could result in them falling completely into the cellar. 3 receiver. 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. Houston Texans: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma, 34. 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. Here is a list of the Seattle Seahawks draft needs heading into the 2023 offseason and NFL free agency. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ivan Pace Jr., LB, Cincinnati, 83. The 2022 fifth-round pick from Denver included in the trade was flipped into the selections of linebacker Tyreke Smith and wideout Dareke Young. Miami Dolphins (from New England Patriots): Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford, 78. 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. With a surplus of picks, the Seahawks draft should include adding a wide receiver relatively early. At No. When the scouting combine drills get going, here are six offensive players who could tear it up, and the tape is also intriguing. He was the Heisman favorite for Tennessee prior to suffering a torn ACL late last season. A former tight end in high school and at Old Dominion, White recorded 7.5 sacks in his redshirt senior year with the Yellow Jackets and had 14 tackles for loss overall. 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. 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. I used the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to make this mock draft. Seahawks 2023 mock draft: Retooling the defense post-Wild Card loss : With the Seahawks 2022 season done, the team will now focus . 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. Cleveland Browns: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State, 99. Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. While theres some issues with Flowers natural catching ability, thats something the Seahawks can work on out of the gate. 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 Seahawks will need a new starting center in 2023 following Blythes announcement. It'll be. His length and skill set feel similar to what Carlos Dunlap brought to the Seahawks in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. I wouldn't give up multiple core players, but a combination of player and draft pick package makes sense for a Carolina team that really needs to address the quarterback spot. While much of the focus has been on a potential trade-up with the Chicago Bears for the No. Multiple first-round picks, WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. In the past, many prospects have used a strong . Washington Commanders: Henry To'oTo'o, LB, Alabama, 48. The Seahawks are set up very well for the future and could get even richer with young talent. Will Levis might be the next Josh Allen. 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. Atlanta Falcons: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota, 45. 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. 37, a fourth and one of those fifths for a slot receiver before the end of Day 1. In the Super Bowl era, a team has never traded into the top five and landed a quarterback who became its primary starter for more than six years. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. All other members of the roster and non-first-round picks should be fair game. Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 27. 2023 Mock Drafts 2024 Mock Drafts 2025 Mock Drafts. 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. He can be a force in the box, too, making the youngster an elite fit in Seattle. 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. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Chicago Bears): O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida, 33. Still not a good batting average regardless. After knocking it out of the park with the team's draft in 2022,. 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. He is also the co-host of the "Seahawks Man 2 Man" podcast. Denver Broncos (from Indianapolis Colts): Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State, 68. Hes a plug-and-play force for a defense that needs improvement on all three levels. If his knack for finding space after catching the ball translates to the next level, thatd be a bonus for Seattle. According to ESPN, their 34% pass-rush win rate put them in the bottom four of all teams in 2022. That said, it has be be taken into account that Goff is a decent player with a decent resume coming off a better-than-decent campaign. Before all the action gets started at Lucas Oil Stadium, here's an early look at how the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft could shake out (draft order and projected compensatory picks via Tankathon):. Wilson threw 3 touchdowns on 13/23 passing and has now beaten every team in the NFL except the Seahawks. I could explain the fit further, but a friend who has a lot of experience and familiarity with the passing game Steichen ran in Philly, as well as what Young was asked to do at Alabama, sums it up perfectly here. Indianapolis Colts (from Washington Commanders): Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan, 80. 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