Seattle Seahawks 2023 mock draft compilation 1.0
Ed Stein
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Round 1, 20th overall
Opinions vary greatly when it comes to Seattle’s pick at number 20. They are split evenly between offense and defense, with 23 selections each. By position:
- Offensive Line – 11
- Quarterback – 6
- Wide Receiver – 5
- Tight End – 1
- Defensive Line – 14
- Linebacker – 2
- Defensive Back – 7
O’Cyrus Torrence is the top pick. The former Florida Gators guard was on 7 mocks. He narrowly edged out Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (6) and Torrence’s teammate, quarterback Anthony Richardson (5).
At 6’5” and 347 pounds, Torrance is a load for defensive linemen to handle. He excels at run blocking, which should make Pete Carroll happy. He’s also got a mean streak which he’ll need in the NFL.
Torrence is best as a player when he can use his mass and natural strength. In the run game, Torrence does a good job of getting a quick first step to generate movement along the line of scrimmage and create openings for ball carriers. Torrence is a high-motor offensive lineman that plays through the whistle and works to finish defenders.
In pass protection, Torrence does a good job of using his strength to stop defenders in their pass rush. Torrence does a good job of handling the bull rush and shows to have the lower-body strength to anchor down on defenders, stopping them from getting any penetration into the pocket.
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Other in Consideration
Here are the other players who appeared in mock drafts: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR – Ohio State (4); John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota (3); Luke Van Ness, DE, Iowa (3); Trenton Simpson, OLB (2), Clemson; Calijah Cancey, DT, Pittsburgh (2); and Brian Branch, DB, Alabama (2).
Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M; Byron Young, Edge, Tennessee; Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina; Cody Mauch, OT – North Dakota State; Jordan Addison, WR, USC; Kylee Wilson, CB, Georgia; Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame; Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia; Siaki Ika, NT, Baylor; and Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, USC all had 1 selection each.