Seattle Seahawks 2021 mock draft compilation – 1.0
Ed Stein
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Even without a first-round pick, the Seattle Seahawks are in a position to add good talent in this draft. These are who the mock drafts believe will be selected by Seattle in the second round and later.
Now through the NFL draft on April 29, Pacific Northwest Sports will compile data from mock drafts across the internet. Our readers don’t have to scramble all over the web to find out who the Seattle Seahawks will select.
These compilation mocks run semi-monthly to take advantage of trends, prospect news, and team needs. The sources may change from edition to edition, but they are reliable. This time we used 28 different mock drafts from sources such as ESPN, Pro Football Focus, CBS, NFL, Walter Football, Sports Illustrated, and more.
The Seattle Seahawks aren’t on the clock until Day 2 when they make the 56th overall selection.
Last year, General Manager John Schneider traded away the team’s first and third-round picks in 2021 to the New York Jets as part of the package to acquire safety Jamal Adams. When he was healthy, Adams was well worth it. Seattle’s seventh-rounder went to Cincinnati for Carlos Dunlap.
After those trades, Seattle only has four draft picks this year. The margin for error is razor-thin.
Team Needs
There are several areas where the Seattle Seahawks need help. Among the most critical positions that need reinforcing are:
- Offensive Line – The O-line wasn’t very good, to begin with, but it could be weaker soon. Starting center Ethan Pocic is a free agent, left guard Mike Iupati retired, right tackle Brandon Shell couldn’t stay on the field and when he did play, could handle outside pass rushers, finally, left tackle, Duane Brown, the anchor, turns 36.
- Defensive line – Seattle may have to replace both of 2020’s starting defensive tackles. Poona Ford is a free agent. Meanwhile, Jarran Reed carries a $13.5M cap hit for 2021. The Seahawks are very tight against the cap ceiling and could use the $8.5M relief they would get by cutting him.
- Cornerback – Both of last year’s starters Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar are free agents. Additionally, NFL teams can never have too many defensive backs who can effectively cover in man-to-man.
- Linebacker – KJ Wright is irreplaceable, but the Seahawks may have to because he is a free agent.
These needs may change after free agency. Fortunately, the draft is deep at several positions Seattle is looking to fill.