Seattle Seahawks: 2022 Dueling Mock Drafts 4.0 – 7 Rounds
PNWS Staff
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Ed R6 – Pick #202 G/C Dylan Parham – Memphis
Some depth on the interior O-line would help. With their recently acquired sixth round pick, the Seattle Seahawks select guard/center Dylan Parham from Memphis. The former Tigers guard is 6’3″ 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 plenty of game experience as a four-year starter for the Tigers. It will be interesting to see whether he stays at guard or moves to the center Regardless, Parham should battle Jack Curhan to become the main backup at both guard spots.
Clint R7 – Pick #227 – C James Empey, Brigham Young
For the Seattle Seahawks’ final pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, they select center James Empey from Brigham Young. A four-year starter and a team captain his senior season, he stands 6’4″ and 303-pounds.
Empey comes from a zone-blocking scheme and should have little trouble transitioning to the Seahawks offense. With no pressure to start year one, he has time to improve and learn the system Waldron runs and contribute in years to come.
James Empey (@JEmpey66) likes to make quick work of his assignments so he can move on to the next guy pic.twitter.com/FtUAbcjPZ3
— Joe Broback (@joebroback) June 18, 2021
Ed R7 – Pick #227 RB Max Borghi – Washington State
A few picks before the Seattle Seahawks were back on the clock for their final pick; Ty Chandler came off the board. Instead, they select Max Borghi from Washington State, who is far from a consolation prize.
After watching him play for the past few years at Washington State, I can honestly say he’s got “it.” If Borghi was two inches taller than his current, 5’7″, he’d go three rounds higher.
It doesn’t matter if he’s taking a handoff or catching a pass; Borghi takes off as soon as the ball is in his hands. Look for him to be a situational back and special teams player to start his NFL career. He will earn more opportunities as his career progresses.
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