Seattle Seahawks: Dueling Mock Drafts 3.0 – All 7 Rounds
Clint Prasky
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Second Round – 40th overall pick
Ed – OG Zion Johnson, Boston College
Originally the Seahawks didn’t have Zion Johnson in their drafts plans. Surely, he would have been picked by now. But there was a quarterback frenzy in the late-first to early-second rounds, and the All- American guard from Boston College fell to them at 40.
Talk about a guy with all the tools; Johnson is strong, agile, and intelligent. He impressed several teams in one-on-one interviews at the combine. Johnson works well in tight space, and when he pops someone on the defensive line, they feel it.
There are some technical issues he has to work out. But there’s nothing serious that requires long-term development.
This is a huge pickup for Seattle. Some scouts think he’s the best interior lineman in the draft. Additionally, Johnson has experience at tackle and could play there in case of injury. He could be their starter at guard for a decade and possibly someone who can give Aaron Donald some trouble.
Clint – OT Tyler Smith, Tulsa
With pick 40, they select tackle Tyler Smith from Tulsa. Tyler is a big boy at 6’5″ and a robust 324 pounds. It says a lot about Smith’s ceiling that he’s a top-50 pick despite being so raw. He has the physical tools to handle the job now and will get better as he gains experience.
One trait that shows up when reading scouting reports on Tyler is a distinct nasty streak. Look for him to start at right tackle and if he can grow from there. By selecting Tyler, the Seahawks found a nice starting offensive lineman to plug in for the next few years.
If you like NASTY O-Linemen, Tulsa LT Tyler Smith is a name you need know before the 2022 NFL Draft:
– Outstanding mover at 330lbs
– Powerful hands, ANGRY finisher
– Technical enough to grab DE's wrists in pass pro, but could improve as a striker in the NFLJust follow #56😍 pic.twitter.com/Yd6O8tOJqz
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