Seattle Seahawks: Dueling Mock Drafts 3.0 – All 7 Rounds
Clint Prasky
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Fifth Round – 152nd overall pick
Ed – CB Marcus Jones, Houston
Cornerback Marcus Jones is living proof that big things come in small packages. He makes up for his 5’8” height with blazing speed and athleticism. His ball instincts are top tier, and despite his size, Jones isn’t afraid to make contact.
Jones is also the most explosive kick/punt returner in the draft. Think Devin Hester 2.0.
Clint – RB Pierre Strong Jr., South Dakota State
With the first selection in Round 5, the Seattle Seahawks choose running back Pierre Strong Jr. A lightning-fast runner, Strong can really move his 5’11” 210-pound frame downfield in a hurry, as shown by his 4.37 40 time.
With that kind of speed, he’s a big play waiting to happen. At South Dakota State, Strong had ten career touchdowns of over 50 yards.
Last season, he led all of FCS with 1,686 rushing yards. Add in 18 touchdowns, and it’s easy to see why Strong was an FCS first-team All-American.
If there is a hole in his game, it was a lack of pass-catching opportunities. It’s an area he needs to work on at the next level, but he’ll still be a solid replacement if/when Carson and Penny go down again.
Putting these Pierre Strong Jr clips on the timeline so you understand why Mike McDaniel is inevitably going to be obsessed with him. pic.twitter.com/geBENTYwwq
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) March 9, 2022
Fifth Round – 153rd overall pick
Ed – DT Haskell Garrett, Ohio State
The defensive line is an area where teams can never have enough depth. Ohio State DT Haskell Garrett can do more than just provide depth; he can make plays.
Garrett lacks the required height or length found in prototypical NFL defensive linemen. Also, his pass rush repertoire needs work. That doesn’t mean he gets pushed around. With a natural ability to plug inside gaps, Garrett’s best fit is as a three-technique defensive tackle.
Clint – Obinna Eze – OT, TCU
Next up is tackle Obinna Eze from TCU. A former basketball player Eze stands 6′ 6″ with long arms and is a decent 321- pounds. He has the foot speed to get to the second level and take on opposing linebackers and defensive backs.
Look for him to start his career as a backup. With a year or two of seasoning and weight training and Eze should push for first team reps. If all pans out, he will have a long stay in Seattle.
Seventh Round – 229th overall pick
Ed – RB Ty Chandler, North Carolina
Ty Chandler is a steal in the seventh round. After leaving Tennessee last year, where he shared number one running back duties, for North Carolina, Chandler came into his own with 1,092 rushing yards and a career-high 15 receptions.
Can lightning strike twice? In 2017 the Seahawks picked Chris Carson in the seventh round.
Clint – G Dylan Parham, Memphis
Last but not least, the Seattle Seahawks use their final pick on Dylan Parham. The former Memphis Tigers guard is 6’3″ and weighs 311-pounds with a 4.93 40 time and a 7.78 three-cone drill. These numbers show he can be fairly quick in small spaces.
Parham has a lot of game experience as a four-year starter for the Tigers. I look for him to become the main backup at both guard spots and push for starting time, possibly towards the end of year two.
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