While much of the focus has been on a potential trade-up with the Chicago Bears for the No. John Schneider has a great answer on why Seahawks might draft QB, 2023 NFL draft: Consensus big board top 15 tight end rankings, Seahawks' change in draft philosophy was out of necessity and by design, 2023 NFL draft: Consensus big board top 25 wide receiver rankings, C.J. He has long arms and strong hands, and that made it hard for guards to handle him. 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. Well get measurables on White later this week at the NFL Combine. 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. That came in handy in Week 13 of the 2021 season, when he swatted what would have been a game-winning touchdown pass for the 49ers on fourth-and-goal. 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. Senior Bowl standout? Indianapolis Colts (from Chicago Bears): Bryce Young, QB, Alabama, 2. Maybe. 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. 5 overall pick via last year's trade that sent Russell Wilson . The Seahawks have two first-round picks, including No. Both are exceptional starting receivers. San Francisco 49ers: DJ Turner, CB, Michigan, 102. 5 overall, the Seahawks trade down with the Panthers, then select Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson at No. 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. With that in mind, its time to expand our mock draft projections here at Touchdown Wire to the first three rounds, and the first 102 picks, in the 2023 NFL draft. Collier, Rasheem Green, Malik McDowell, Jarran Reed, Frank Clark). 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. Where this mock draft takes a turn is when Seattle is up at #20. On top of that, the Russell Wilson trade netted them the fifth and 38th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, putting the Seahawks in prime position to build up their roster. 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. Carolina Panthers: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, 10. Tennessee Titans: Rashee Rice, WR, SMU, 73. Barton and Brooks had their positive moments, but at times they couldnt take on blocks, manhandle the lineman and drop the ball carrier. Those traits should translate to a productive run stopper and a power rusher on third downs. Washington Commanders: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina, 17. Positional versatility matters up front. Related: Seattle Seahawks Geno Smith and the top 2023 NFL free agents. However, it must be noted that Metcalf is in the initial stages of his massive contract extension while the 30-year-old Lockett will count a combined $47.9 million against the cap in 2024 and 2025. 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. (Note: The Miami Dolphins, who would have had the 21st pick in the first round, forfeited that pick as punishment from the NFL for tampering). First round. His length and skill set feel similar to what Carlos Dunlap brought to the Seahawks in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. 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. The Seahawks enter the 2023 NFL Draft with 10 selections, a native pick in each round and extra picks in the first, second and fifth rounds due to trading away Russell Wilson and Ahkello Witherspoon. 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. The Seahawks already have an excellent starting running back in Walker, but Achane gives Seattle better depth at the position behind Walker. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images). Detroit Lions: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas, 19. If his knack for finding space after catching the ball translates to the next level, thatd be a bonus for Seattle. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. 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. On top of that, the Russell Wilson trade netted them the fifth and 38th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, putting the Seahawks in prime position to build up . Seattle traded Wilson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a package of first- and second-round draft picks as well as defensive tackle Shelby Harris, tight end Noah Fant . Jan. 8: Seattle vs. Los Angeles Rams (5-10), time TBD, Jan. 1: Denver at Kansas City (12-3), 10 a.m. In fact, their entire secondary performed extremely well. Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) February 22, 2023. 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. Las Vegas Raiders: Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee, 39. Smith was one of the most physical players in college football this year. 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. This gives the Seahawks the luxury to package pick No. Branch could be an immediate impact performer given his elite athleticism and wide-ranging cover skills. Atlanta Falcons: Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn, 76. NOTE: The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in next year's draft as a result of the NFL's investigation into tampering violations. Opposing quarterbacks threw just 23 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions. How Many Draft Picks Do the Seahawks Have in 2023? Jalen Carter went to the Arizona Cardinals at #3, which leaves the Seahawks with Alabama EDGE rusher Will Anderson. February 25, 2023 6:03 am ET. Hes played himself into a much larger deal. The one simple reason the Seahawks will retain Geno Smith, Report: Aaron Donkor signs with XFLs Houston Roughnecks, Pre-Snap Reads 3/1: Pete Carroll, John Schneider speak at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Future first-round picks, DL DeForest Buckner. Pro comps for Richardson have been all over the place but our favorite is Cam Newton. A new three-round mock draft from the Draft Wire came with only minimal changes from their prior projections, but there's a common theme that shouldn . According to. Those examples illustrate how Wilson can be impactful in Seattles defense despite likely needing time to grow into a reliable early-down outside linebacker in coverage. 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. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama, 23. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-three-round-mock-draft/, 1. 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Seattle has said it wants tobring backveteranGeno Smith, but what if the organization uses the franchise tag on Smith, plays him for a season and adds Richardson to take over in 2024? 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. Check. As is Kyle Fuller, Blythes backup. The Seahawks may have a need for Bobby Wagner that they didn't last year, but there are hurdles to bringing him back, explains Brock Huard. Dallas Cowboys: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 27. Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Ji'Ayir Brown, S, Penn State, 94. Minnesota Vikings: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah, 24. 1 overall since 1967, Six sleepers to watch during the 2023 scouting combine drills, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Las Vegas Raiders: Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama, 71. After knocking it out of the park with the team's draft in 2022,. Check. 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. The Saints could use help at both linebacker and edge, so why not both? Surrendering Metcalf or Lockett also wouldn't make much sense if you want to maximize that quarterback's chances of succeeding. Seattle Seahawks: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin, 84. Now that Seattles season is over, its time to turn their attention to the coming draft. 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 can be a tone-setting starter for a decade. That shouldnt be an issue for the 6-3, 306-pound Schmitz, a stud center at Minnesota who was a standout at the Senior Bowl. At 6-5, 337 pounds, Seattle may no longer have to worry about its guards being walked back into the quarterback in obvious passing situations, a common occurrence in recent seasons. Arizona Cardinals: Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia, 4. The RPOs spanned from Mike read, Edge read, leverage read, and more. SEATTLE The Seahawks are one of just a few NFL teams with multiple picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 1 overall selection, presumably to leapfrog the quarterback-hungry Houston Texans for whoever they perceive to be the best signal-caller in this class. Bresee can hold up double teams from nose tackle alignments, he can rush the passer outside the guards, and hes got some edge potential as well. Thats also why offensive linemen voted him practice player of the week. https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/seahawks-trade-down-pick-anthony-richardson-mel-kiper-mock-draft/. Over the next several weeks there will definitely be more names added to the mix as potential first-round targets for Seattle. Starting at center as a rookie is a tall task, but potentially having a veteran quarterback like Geno Smith would help Schmitz make the transition. And yes, with two weeks left in the regular season, there is still a possibility that can become the first No. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa, 74. 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. Active players can certainly be on the table, but the team should be strict about keeping at least the majority of its current nucleus. Iowa LB Jack Campbell may be the Top LB in the 2023 #NFLDraft. Then-rookie Coby Bryant struggled to an extent in this role last season, yielding a 75% completion and 116.5 QB rating when targeted. Stroud when Geno Smith is expected to start at least next season and likely in 2024, as well. To be clear, this is not the decision I would make. 3 pick, which is one spot ahead of . Washington Commanders: Henry To'oTo'o, LB, Alabama, 48. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos): Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois, 6. Seahawks draft big board: Top pass rushers, a mega talent at QB, OL and LB targets and more. The Seahawks are in need of a center with starter Austin Blythe. Seattle Seahawks: Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State, 53. The NFL Scouting Combine is right around the corner, which means the 2023 NFL draft is just a couple of months away. 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. 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. Multiple first-round picks, WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. I suspect Im not alone in that regard. , their 34% pass-rush win rate put them in the bottom four of all teams in 2022. 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. 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. The Seahawks got a total steal in the fifth round of the 2022 draft with cornerback Tariq Woolen, but through the Pete Carroll era, Seattles never really had bookend cornerbacks with elite ball skills. Its time to change that by giving Carroll the best cornerback in this class with the first of many picks gleaned from the Russell Wilson trade. Seattle got most of their secondary locked in with their excellent rookie class last season that included cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. As we saw in Seattles NFC Wild Card Playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, run defense has become an issue. Seattle boasts two capable 1,000-yard receivers in that of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. It's easy to get excited about Tariq Woolen, but he's expendable simply because his shiny rookie year could still be a fluke. That being said, this could be a spot to trade back with a quarterback-needy team looking to move up, but the Seahawks already have nine picksfive in the first two daysand the chance to draft perhaps the best prospect in this class is too good to pass up. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Mocks. Former Seahawks WR Michael Bumpus has an NFL Draft WR prospect he's keeping a close eye on in Houston's Nathaniel 'Tank' Dell. Because there are so many 7- and 8-win teams across the league this season, the Seahawks' native 2023 first-round pick really could go anywhere from 10-18 if certain results break their way.. Detroit Lions: Jordan Battle, S, Alabama, 82. New York Giants: Sean Tucker, RB, Syracuse, new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, much to the dismay of most Pittsburgh football fans, 2023 NFL Draft: Three-round mock projections, and one big trade, NFL 2023 salary cap: Eagles have most dead money, champion Chiefs least, The 101 greatest nicknames in football history, Seahawks' change in draft philosophy was out of necessity and by design, NFL draft: Every quarterback who went No. 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. 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