Seattle Seahawks 2022 mock draft compilation 1.0
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 continued to be an issue in 2021. Now both starting tackles, Duane Brown and Brandon Shell, are free agents. Additionally, Ethan Pocic isn’t exactly an All-Pro center, so they can upgrade that position as well.
Cornerback
Seattle went from Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar in 2020 to DJ Reed and a revolving door opposite him. Now Reed is a free agent. Tre’ Brown played well enough to make Brandon Flowers expendable. That is until Brown suffered a season-ending injury in Game 10. Sidney Jones took over for him and played well. Still, the position is thin, and no starting spots are guaranteed.
Running Back
Chris Carson signed a big contract in the offseason, but he only made it to Week 4 before a neck injury put him on the sidelines for the remainder of 2021. Rashaad Penny came off IR for Game 10 and ended the season with 671 rushing yards in the final five games. In between Carson’s opening and Penny’s close, Alex Collins did a solid job as the Seattle Seahawks lead back.
It’s unknown when or even if Carson will return. Penny and Collins are free agents, which leaves the Seattle Seahawks with DJ Dallas and Travis Homer.
Backup QB
Russell Wilson‘s backup for the last few seasons, Geno Smith, is a free agent. The Seahawks found out the hard way in 2021 that Smith is unreliable, so it’s unlikely they re-sign him. Even if Schneider finds a backup in the free agent market, it’s time to start developing someone else.
Defensive line
It wasn’t until late in the season that Seattle showed anything close to a consistent pass rush. It wouldn’t be a surprise if they drafted an edge rusher. There could also be a spot open for an interior lineman.
These needs may change after free agency. Fortunately, the draft is deep at several positions Seattle is looking to fill.
Duane Brown on his future. pic.twitter.com/uHHc6c4VKh
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) January 10, 2022