Seattle Seahawks 2021 mock draft compilation – 2.0

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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 Seattle will pick in Rounds 2 and 4.

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 41 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 fifth-rounder is now Las Vegas Raiders property after the Gabe Jackson trade. Last season, the Seahawks sent a seventh-rounder 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:

  • Tackle – Brandon Shell couldn’t stay on the field, and when he did play, he couldn’t handle outside pass rushers. Left tackle, Duane Brown, the O-line anchor, turns 36.
  • Defensive tackle – Seattle has to replace Jarran Reed. He was released in March, a move that freed up $8.5M. Al Woods is back for his third stint with the Seahawks. He’s competing with Rasheem Green and Bryan Mone to start at DT next to Poona Ford. None of the three is a long-term answer to filling the job.
  • Cornerback – Both of last year’s starters Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar, left via free agency. Schneider signed Ahkello Witherspoon away from San Francisco. He and D.J. Reed are the starting corners. But, 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 still a free agent. Ben-Burr Kirven is number one on the depth chart, and he’s not NFL starting material.
  • Center – Ethan Pocic returns to start at center. He struggled at times reading stunts and handling big defensive tackles. Long-term, Pocic projects to be a better guard than he is a center.
  • Backup quarterback – Geno Smith is also a free agent. If Russell Wilson‘s backup were a priority, Schneider would have one by now. The GM is likely waiting to see what’s in the draft before making the call.

Fortunately, the draft is deep at several positions Seattle needs to fill.

Next: Page 2 – Second Round

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