Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft 2.0
Chip Clark
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As we move into the final day of the 2023 draft, an old dilemma pops up. Do the Seahawks fills needs or take the best player available?
Round 4, 123rd overall – Anthony Johnson Jr. – Safety, Iowa State
A former cornerback, Anthony Johnson has grown into a hard-hitting safety. He finished his college career with passes defended, which is 12th all-time in the Big XII.
Johnson has coverage skills but is also adjusting to how to cover from his new position. A willing and able tackler, he is a closer that plays with an attacking mindset.
Round 5, 151st overall – Davis Allen, Tight End, Clemson
NFL.com called Davis Allen a human vacuum when the ball comes his way. Why did he only catch 39 passes last season for the Tigers?
Two reasons, first, Allen is slow (4.28 40-yard dash) and not a downfield threat. Additionally, he isn’t a great blocker.
But he could be an excellent fit for the Seattle Seahawks if they want a reliable outlet to catch what is thrown at him.
Allen’s ability to play the ball in the air is his calling card right now. He’s far from peak Jimmy Graham, but Allen shows the skills to get vertical and comfortably find the ball in the air. Allen does well to snag the ball at its highest point, as well as come down with it through impact.
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Round 5, 154th overall – Starling Thomas V, CB, Alabama-Birmingham
First, the downside, Starling Thomas V is short for an NFL corner at 5′ 10”. His positioning on passes also leaves something to be desired. That’s a bad combination.
Thomas makes up for his shortcomings with speed (4.28 40-yard dash) and anticipation. At UAB, the coaches were impressed by his high character and strong leadership.
Round 7, 237th overall – Troy Brown, LB, Mississippi
As one of the final picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, Troy Brown isn’t a stud prospect. He lacks size and isn’t a scheme fit for everyone.
What the Seattle Seahawks would get from Brown is a smart player with situational awareness who is an able tackler. For a team that can use depth at linebacker, he could be a nice late pickup.
Final thoughts
This was a very productive draft. The Seattle Seahawks picked up a few impact players and filled several holes.
Seattle picked up two additional second-round picks through trades, which yielded excellent results. Even better, it was done without sacrificing the future (the net loss was a 2025 fifth round pick).