Seattle Seahawks 2023 mock draft compilation 1.0
Ed Stein
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Round 2, 37th overall
We audited 13 mock drafts that went into the second round. As the Seattle Seahawks found out last year with Walker, there is gold in the 2nd round.
By the time it comes to pick 37 it gets harder to be accurate. Different mock drafters may have great sources, but every team evaluates talent differently.
In this spot, three players had 2 selections apiece. Linebacker Drew Sanders, Arkansas, center John-Michael Schmitz, and Bryan Breese would all be good selections here. But Schmitz is the best center in the draft class. He could anchor the Seattle Seahawks for a decade.
Other in Consideration
Seven players had one selection each: Clark Phillips, CB, Utah; Tyreque Stevenson, CB, Miami; Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia; Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M; Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida; Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida; Luke Wypler, C – Ohio State; Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon; Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia.
Round 2, 52nd overall
Quarterback Hendon Hooker led the Tennessee to their best season in over 20 years. A potential Heisman candidate, his season ended in the Vols second to last game with a torn ACL in his knee.
Hooker still threw for 3,155 yards and 27 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions. He probably won’t be ready until midseason, however Hooker is an ideal developmental QB candidate for the Seattle Seahawks.
“(Hooker) possesses excellent athletic talent, has a strong arm, huge hands, and has the power to make all the requisite throws at the next level, he also is a decent runner who is always a threat on the move. However, Hooker is still a little raw as a player.”
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Other in Consideration
Louisiana State wide receiver Kayson Boutte was the choice in two mocks, and these players each received one selection: Schmitz; Sanders; Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina; Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina; Matthew Bergeron, OL, Syracuse: Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford; Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee; Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee; and A.T. Perry, WR, – Wake Forrest.
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