Seattle Seahawks 2022 mock draft compilation – Final Edition
Round 1, 9th overall
The Seattle Seahawks haven’t picked this early in quite some time.
Things have changed greatly since our last compilation on April 2. In that edition, 29 of 44 mock drafts had the Seattle Seahawks drafting an offensive tackle or quarterback. This time around, 27 of 47 mock drafters selected a cornerback or edge rusher.
Leading the pack with almost 30 percent of the selections is Louisana State cornerback Derek Stingley (14). Quarterback Malik Willis held steady with six selections to again finish second. Edge rushers Kayvon Thibodeaux from Oregon, FSU’s Jermaine Johnson, and Mississippi State offensive tackle Charles Cross had five each.
On the cover
Talent isn’t the issue with Derek Stingley Jr.; he’s got plenty of it. He’s also blessed with amazing physical gifts. At LSU’s pro day, Stingley ran a lightning-fast 4.37, 40 and impressed with a 38 1/2″ vertical and a 10′ 2″ broad jump. He’s got the ability to stick with any receiver and the ball skills to challenge at the point of 50/50 passes.
Between COVID and injuries, Stingley only played in 10 games over the last two seasons. Additionally, there were times when he lost focus on the field. That could have been due to him being so much better than his assignment that he got bored. If so, that won’t be a problem at the NFL level. If not, Carroll will get his attention.
What changed?
The mock drafter’s switch from offense as the priority to defense is glaring. The most likely cause is many of them came around on tackles Charles Cross and Ikem Ekwonu, believing the duo, along with Evan Neal, will be gone by the time Seattle picks at nine. At that point, they are left with taking Stingley or a pass rusher.
Other in Consideration
The rest of the players mock drafters think Seattle will pick (with the number of choices) are: Ike Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State (3); Evan Neal, OT, Alabama (2); Devin Lloyd, linebacker, Utah; Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa; Ahmad Gardner, cornerback, Cincinnati, Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan, and Travon Walker, defensive line, Georgia.