Seattle Seahawks 2022 mock draft compilation – Final Edition
Where the holes are
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. As a result, the Seahawks didn’t re-sign last season’s starting tackles, Duane Brown and Brandon Shell. Additionally, center Ethan Pocic signed with Cleveland as a free agent. With those three gone, at least 60 percent of the line will turn over before next season.
Cornerback
Seattle went from Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar in 2020 to DJ Reed and a revolving door opposite him. Reed signed with NYJ as a free agent, leaving some big holes in the secondary.
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.
Linebacker
How do the Seattle Seahawks replace Bobby Wagner? They can’t; he’s a generational talent. Jordyn Brooks will do his best to fill the void. But just as Wagner had KJ Wright, Brooks could use a wingman of his own.
Defensive line
Seattle showed anything close to consistent pressure on the quarterback last year until the season was lost. In the offseason, they jettisoned Benson Mayowa and Carlos Dunlap, leaving Darrell Taylor as the primary pass rusher. He’ll need some help to avoid other teams double-teaming him.
Quarterback
Russell Wilson is gone. Geno Smith and Drew Lock are the top options to replace him. Do we have to say more?
Other needs
Another interior defensive lineman couldn’t hurt. The Seahawks could also use some depth on the interior O-line as well. A consistent pass-catching running is needed to give Smith, Lock, or whoever the quarterback is an outlet to throw the ball to.
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