123. One of those was a pick-six, and he also forced two fumbles in 2022. The Seattle Seahawks have selected Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the No. He had 12 passes defensed and an interception last season. Yeah, really Zach is legitimately that, Carroll said when asked if Charbonnet will be half of a 1-2 punch with Walker. Downs is fast, equally quick and capable of creating after the catch. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). You'll now receive the top Seahawks Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Follow. 237. Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs By Michael-Shawn Dugar Apr 27, 2023 45 The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. 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. The 2023 NFL draft is coming to an end. Witherspoon will join a secondary with Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant, as the young Seahawks just get better. Although he doesnt carry an ideal weight, he has functional length and competes much bigger than he looks both in coverage and run support. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Seattles offense will be a problem to deal with next season. As I mentioned in January, Darrell Taylor, a 2020 second-round pick, is coming off a breakout 9.5-sack season, while Uchenna Nwosu also had 9.5 quarterback takedowns, but they're both entering the final years of their contracts. *chef's kiss*@GeorgiaFootball x @KennyMcintosh6 pic.twitter.com/H4pHa6mK03, Georgia Bulldogs All Access (@UGA_GBSM) August 8, 2022, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sports announce multi-year extension to radio partnership. 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. 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 . At that size, itll be interesting to learn where Seattle plans to play him, either inside as nickel pass rusher or on base downs as a five-technique. The Texas Tech product recorded the most pressures in the Big 12 last year with 50 despite missing three games. Smith-Njigba impressed the Seahawks with more than just his on-field ability. Follow ourLive blog,team-by-team picks/needs,draft tradesandbest available players. They may have a diamond in the rough with Olu Oluwatimi, who won both the Outland and Rimington trophies as the best interior lineman (offense or defense) and center in the nation, respectively. The 34 bench press reps he put up at the combine were tied for the second-most of any player, and No. Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He will be attractive to multiple schemes and projects as a potential NFL starter, similar to the Denver Broncos Jonathan Cooper. The entire pick holdings of the Seahawks in the 2023 draft are as follows: Gambling Problem? So what is it about Derick Hall that grabbed the Seahawks attention? Diante Lee. Will he start as a rookie? Bradford played with Lewis at LSU and is slightly bigger than his former teammate, listed at 6-4 and 332. 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. Young is a heavy, upright mover, which will limit his ability to make plays on the football, but his forceful punch and balance through contact are NFL traits. My take: As is usually the case in the sixth and seventh rounds, this pick is all about adding special teams and defensive depth as opposed to a front-line need. For a guy that runs a little bit upright, he has some serious contact balance and can extend his burst and get down field. Key stats: Witherspoon had more career interceptions (five) than career passing touchdowns allowed (four), according to ESPN Stats & Information. 20), Story | Seattle Sports Reaction | Bump & Stacy Interview | NFL Draft profile, No. As we do after each Seattle Seahawks draft, lets break down each member of their 2023 class. 154 Olusegun Oluwatimi, C, Michigan, Round 6: No. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! The Seattle Seahawks have drafted safety Jerrick Reed II, a redshirt senior from New Mexico, with their lone sixth-round pick. The Seattle Seahawks surprised the NFL world in 2022, and they are set up to build on that success in 2023. In the first year of the post-Russell Wilson era, the Seattle Seahawks went 9-8 last season, finishing second in the NFC West and reaching the playoffs, losing at San Francisco in the Wild Card. He possesses the kind of center/guard versatility teams value. My take: Witherspoon generated next to no buzz as a potential Seahawks pick at No. He had the highest pressure rate in the conference as well (20.7%). 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. Oluwatimi was OC7 in Dane Bruglers draft guide with a Round 5-6 grade. Hes a tough, rugged dude. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. Center has been a revolving door for Seattle, with 11 different players starting at least one game over the past 10 seasons. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. RB Kenneth Walker III (2nd round pick in 2022) finished second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting while CB Tariq Woolen (5th round pick in in 2022), who finished tied for the league-lead with six interceptions last season, finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith signed a contract extension to stay in Seattle and then met with media at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on March 9, 2023. Taking Hall at No. Get To Know Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! 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. You love to see it. 5 on Thursday night. 52 overall. at Everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! Hes calm, hes confident. Nick Baumgardner. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, Follow live coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and his impressive competitive streak, Instant-impact Illinois CB is the complete package, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett have help coming in the slot, Trench help arrives, but defensive tackle remains a need. Here's a look at how the Seahawks are positioned in 2023. The team has been receiving a lot of praise for how well their draft . That was the fifth-most in the league, per NFL Next Gen Stats. 123: Mississippi State DT Cameron Young, Pick No. 5 on . Draft analyst Rob Rang projects who the Seahawks might select with all 10 of their 2023 draft picks. After being named the NFLs Comeback Player of the Year last season, quarterback Geno Smith signed a new three-year deal in March, reportedly worth up to $105 million. 5 overall), 5 foot 11, 181 pounds, senior, 22 years old, Story | Seattle Sports Reaction | NFL Draft profile, Sit back.Relax.And watch some @DevonWitherspo1 highlights! The Seahawks need to get more production from other players. 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. One position to watch: The Seahawks lost middle linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a torn right ACL in January, so they could try to add another off-ball 'backer to help in 2023. Murphy has power, burst and bend off the edge, and he comes with some versatility. SEATTLE -- The 2023 NFL draft ended Saturday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. His 1.3-percent pressure rate was tied for best in the Big Ten. 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. He was a guy that had an extraordinary way about the way he played the game. The Seattle Seahawks ended their 10-man 2023 NFL Draft class with another running back, this time Georgia's Kenny McIntosh. 20. The Seahawks like to keep their cornerbacks to one side, but Witherspoon's background gives them some flexibility. The Seahawks Day 3 run on beef started here, as they drafted an offensive lineman from LSU for the second time in the last four years, with Anthony Bradford joining 2020 third-round selection Damien Lewis. 108 and Mississippi State defensive tackle Cameron Young at No. At least the Seahawks have used up all of their picks. Seeing very little on here about Outland & Rimington winner and not sure why. They followed that up by selecting a running back with a second-round pick for the second consecutive year, tabbing UCLAs Zach Charbonnet at No. Length. As of Week 14, the Seahawks have the No. That'd be the ideal scenario for Richardson, a raw passer who completed just 53.8% of his throws last season but has incredible ability as a runner. My take: You might think the second round is too early to draft a running back, but the Seahawks clearly don't. And tougher. Among the things Zierlein says: Just watch these videos to get an idea of what he means: Video 1 | Video 2 | Video 3, Cameron Young, DT, Mississippi State (No. His 29 passes defensed over the last two seasons rank most in the FBS. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith officially put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on March 9, 2023. Hall isnt so much a run stopper as he is an all-gas, all-twitch pass rusher off the edge. 6-5, 275 pounds, redshirt junior, 22 years old, Speaking of continuing to make plays, how about Mike Morris@Mikemoris87 x @UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/fjV8GauSDX, Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) October 8, 2022. Enter Kenny McIntosh. One of the fastest on-field players, regardless of position, at the Senior Bowl Hall ran a 4.55 at more than 250 pounds. Oluwatimi gives them immediate depth and a long-term option to take over. "I'm going to prove a point like I did at Georgia, man. 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. Ah, one of the most popular draft crushes this year, and I bet Spears goes before No. Here's what to know about the Seahawks in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. The defensive line is something that the Seahawks will focus on later this month, and we aren't done yet either. 20 overall. Learn how your comment data is processed. General manager John Schneider spoke about Charbonnets running style. Michael-Shawn Dugars analysis: Trench help arrives, but defensive tackle remains a need, Charbonnet is a do-it-all back that slots into Seattle as an ideal second option behind Kenneth Walker and a replacement for Rashaad Penny, who left for Philadelphia in free agency. The Seattle Seahawks surprised the NFL world in 2022, and they are set up to build on that success in 2023. Hes stout, hes a penetrator, he really gets off, and hes really fast, Carroll said Friday night. 1 WR taken off the board for good reason. Kiper picks winners, reaches and value picks from Round 1: Which teams fared well? 20 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, Round 2: No. 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. He allowed the second-lowest QBR (5.2) and second-fewest yards per attempt (3.3) in the FBS as the nearest defender in coverage last season. He needs work on accuracy and maturity, and will have time for both sitting behind Smith for a bit. NFL.com names the Seahawks' 3 biggest needs going into the draft Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC. Seattle also selected RT Abraham Lucas in the third round last year, with Lucas serving as the teams starting right tackle as a rookie. He believes in himself, Carroll said. Seattle was in the market for a developmental center. Will it pay off? They all respected the heck out of him by the way he approached the game. 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. 1 receiver with the 20th pick is nice value, but it means that a lot of work remains to be done on defense. Void in ONT. At least the Seahawks have used up all of their picks. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. At 6-4, Richardson has the type of arm strength that makes NFL coaches drool. Register now! Taking a look at what the experts feel Seattle may do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Seattle's 1,130 receiving yards from the slot last season were eighth-fewest in the NFL, per ESPN Stats & Information. Eligibility restrictions apply. He leaves UNC as one of the best receivers in program history. First, they did literally the same thing they did in 2022, which is take a pass rusher with their first of two second-rounders and then a running back with the later pick. The Seattle Seahawks made 10 of the draft's 259 picks , and began with cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. They hold 10 total. Perry: The Seahawks, like the Lions, also know where this draft class is most stacked: right along the defensive line. 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. That was second-most in FBS behind Texas Bijan Robinson, the No. Round 1: No. Indeed, the Seahawks have an embarrassment of riches, and with quarterback Geno Smith playing his way into a three-year, $75 million contract, they have options. Witherspoon doesn't have the length of a prototypical Seahawks cornerback -- he's 5-foot-11 , 181 pounds and has arms that don't meet their usual preference of 32 inches -- another reason why he wasn't heavily linked to Seattle. Although he might not be ready from the get-go, he offers intriguing NFL potential that can be cultivated. The Seattle Seahawks made 10 of the drafts 259 picks, and began with cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. Live picks tracker | 7-round mock draft | Top 200 big board, LIVE: Grades & analysis for every pick in 2023 NFL Draft. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett was also high priority. Let's see how we fared. He led the Bulldogs in rushing (829 yards) and also had 43 catches for 504 yards. The Hawks made their second addition to the secondary of the draft with their sixth-rounder in Jerrick Reed II, who showed a nose for the ball in his time with New Mexico. The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27 with 10 picks over the three-day event, including two in the top 20 and five in the top 83. Seattle ranked 27th in yards per carry allowed (4.9) last season, so that's an area to upgrade. Both rank in the top 10% of edge defenders since 2003, according to Next Gen Stats. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. So they could use a sticky corner to play opposite Tariq Woolen. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. I would guess Henley can play outside linebacker or inside. SEATTLE. Hes not going to block like Cooper Kupp and prime Robert Woods from the slot, but Seattle will do just fine with him in spread sets. And second, with help for their defensive front the biggest need going into the draft, when they finally selected someone who fit that bill, it was a player that still caught people by surprise. He closed out 2022 with three sacks and five tackles for loss in his final four games, and then ran a 4.81 40-yard dash at the combine. In fact, the executive director of the Senior Bowl, Jim Nagy, called McIntosh the best value pick of the draft. Overall, Charbonnet is not a dynamic start-stop athlete to quickly change rush lanes or escape trouble, but he has extraordinary vision with reliable pass-catching and blocking skills and impeccable football character. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. My take: It's another big man and a second straight Michigan Man for the Seahawks, who have taken an offensive or defensive linemen with four consecutive picks. Whatever grade you have on @UMichFootball OC Olu Oluwatimi its probably too low. Full list of NFL Draft selections, Grades & analysis for every pick in 2023 NFL Draft, TSN's Vinnie Iyer's seven-round mock draft. 20: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Pick No. Its going to take both guys to get the workload with some help from DeeJay (Dallas). 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. That was the fifth-fastest time by a player 290-plus pounds since 2018. Dane Brugler had a Round 4-5 grade on McIntosh, who is the second running back Seattle has taken in this draft (Zach Charbonnet being the other).

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