PNWS Seattle Seahawks 2021 Mock Draft – Final (with and without trades)
Ed Stein
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Tradeless Draft
This year the Seahawks pick 56, 129, and 250 overall. In this mock, I made no trades, so the Seahawks pick in their original spots.
Second Round (56th overall): Jabrill Cox – LB – LSU
Since K.J. Wright isn’t a with the Seahawks and the two sides aren’t actively negotiating, the team needs another linebacker. Cox could be a good pick to fill the vacant job.
Cox started his college football career and North Dakota State before transferring to LSU last year. He was dominant at the FCS level. Against SEC competition, Cox wasn’t as explosive but rather a steady, skilled contributor.
His pass coverage skills are outstanding. With the league trending toward more dynamic pass-catching tight ends, Cox is the perfect linebacker to defend them. He reads the quarterback well and has the athletic ability to cover from sideline to sideline. Oh yeah, and he’s dangerous on blitzes, too.
It’s a bit of a surprise Cox was still on the board at 56, but that’s how drafts work sometimes. If he falls to the Seahawks, Schneider will be more than happy to select him.
Moving downhill, Cox accelerates rapidly, and his straight-line burst can create problems for players who linger in the backfield too long. Cox’s ability to cover ground quickly also helps in coverage.
There, he has the traits to hawk in front of short and intermediate routes, and he found great success doing this, as evidenced by his nine career interceptions. Additionally, his burst enhances his pass-rushing utility. If he’s unblocked, he can absolutely wreck plays. – Tony Pauline, Pro Football Network.
Fourth Round (129th overall): Robert Hainsey – OL – Notre Dame
At Notre Dame, Robert Hainsey played right tackle. For several reasons, he doesn’t project as a tackle at the next level. During Senior Bowl week, Hainsey played center, and he looked good doing it. It’s a position that maximizes his strengths and limits the weaknesses he showed at tackle.
Due to his limited athletic ability, Hainsey is a much better fit inside. He looks like a natural in the tight operating area that is the interior offensive line. Additionally, Hainsey was a two-year captain at Notre Dame. That speaks volumes about the young man’s character and leadership. With Pocic already entrenched as the Seattle Seahawks starting center, Hainsey has time to develop.
“Hainsey showed out at the Senior Bowl across multiple positions along the interior — most notably center. That’s likely where he ends up at the NFL level. His quick hands and ability to find shoulder pads at the snap should serve him well there.” – Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus.
Seventh Round (250th overall from Miami via Detroit): Marquez Stevenson – WR – Houston
A new toy for Russ. Marquez Stevenson is a burner who could add another dimension to the Seattle Seahawks offense. He’s the kind of receiver who will take advantage of the opposition corners covering D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Stevenson has the physical skills to dominate nickelbacks. Of course, he needs polish and development, but he’d be learning from the best receivers and RW3
“What sets Stevenson apart is his game-breaking speed. He is extremely fast and can score from anywhere on the field. Stevenson is a flier who can take the top off a defense with his ability to burn coverage over the top. When he gets free, he is nearly impossible to track down, because his dynamic speed can take away angles. Stevenson is the kind of a receiver who can take a short slant the distance.” – Charlie Campbell, Walter Football.