Seattle Seahawks 2022 mock draft compilation 2.0
Ed Stein
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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, center Ethan Pocic signed with Cleveland.
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. 2020 fourth-round pick Tre’ Brown played well enough to make Brandon Flowers expendable.
That was 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.
Quarterback
The Seahawks chapter of Russell Wilson’s story is over. For now, Drew Lock is the number one quarterback. Hopefully, that prospect scares Pete Carroll and John Schneider as much as it does the 12s. Unfortunately, this is not a great draft for QB.
Linebacker
It’s hard to believe Bobby Wagner is gone. Even worse, he signed with NFC rival Los Angeles. Jordyn Brooks is now the Seattle Seahawks’ top linebacker. But just as Wagner had KJ Wright, Brooks could use a wingman of his own.
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.
Running Back
Chris Carson signed a big contract last 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. Although the Seahawks re-signed, him, Penny’s injury history is concerning.
In between Carson’s opening and Penny’s close, Alex Collins (now a UFA) did a solid job as the Seattle Seahawks’ lead back. Behind the duo are DJ Dallas and Travis Homer.
Let’s see who the mock drafts think the Seahawks will pick this year.
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