Seattle Seahawks: Final 2022 Dueling Mock Drafts – Thumbnail Version
4th Round: Pick 109
Darian Kinnard, OT, Kentucky, 6’5″ 322-pounds
Darian Kinnard was the 2021 SEC Offensive Lineman of the Year. That alone should tell you what kind of player he is. He
also made First Team All American in 2021. Fun side fact his Aunt is a first cousin to Dolly Parton.
Lions coaching staff ended practice with a 1-on-1. Each side chose a player to represent them.
FSU’s Jermaine Johnson vs. UK’s Darian Kinnard.
Best 2-out-of-3. Johnson won the first rep. Kinnard got the second one. This was the last rep.
Kinnard got him — and the finger wag pic.twitter.com/cq0rqpGD2O
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 1, 2022
Cam Jurgens, C, Nebraska, 6’3″ 303-pounds
If Linderbaum is the best center in this draft, Cam Jurgens is the clear-cut number two. His abilities will limit him position-wise, but that’s okay for the Seahawks because they need someone who not only excels as a center but can also make line calls.
Three offensive linemen in four rounds? You bet. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback of the future is coming in next year’s draft. Having a dependable O-line in place will speed his development.
5th Round: Pick 145
Cade Mays, G, Tennessee, 6’5″ 311-pounds
The Swiss Army knife of this draft for offensive linemen Cade Mays had snaps at every spot on the line for the
Tennessee Volunteers. Mays was a second-team All-SEC performer in 2021. With the Seattle Seahawks, he should be the main backup interior lineman and could fill in at tackle if needed short term.
Marcus Jones, CB, Houston, 5’8″ 175-pounds
Just like Clint has supported Tariq Woolen, Marcus Jones has been my guy all along. This small player packs a big punch and can be a factor in all three phases of the game. He is very short for his position, but every other measurable is on par with the top guys.
As a cornerback, Jones can cover man, play zone, and come up to stop the run. Additionally, he is the best returner to come out of college in years.
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I know Houston is focused on the Astros but Marcus Jones and the Coogs just upset SMU thanks to this beautiful play:
— Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) October 31, 2021
5th Round: Pick 153
Obinna Eze, OT, TCU, 6’6.5″ 321-pounds
Obinna Eze moved to the states from Nigeria. He didn’t play American football until his junior year of high school and went on to be a three-year starter at TCU. A bit of a project at first due to his relative newness to the game, Eze has the size and physical tools to become a very good starter in the future.
Zachary Carter, DL, Florida, 6’4″ 282-pounds
Zachary Carter is a versatile defender who the Seahawks could line up at any spot on the line. He is adept at causing havoc with a strong push from the middle. But he also can be used as a situational player in a five-technique. To reach peak effectiveness, he’ll need to hit the weights and bulk up a bit.
7th Round: Pick 229
Josh Jobe, CB, Alabama, 6’0″ 182-pounds
In the crowded cornerback room at Alabama, Josh Jobe had to wait his turn. When he did get his shot in 2020, Jobe responded with a team-leading 11-pass break-up for a National Champion Crimson Tide. He played through a turf toe injury in 2021 and still managed to play in 12 games and snag two picks along with 4 more pass breakups.
Ty Chandler, RB, North Carolina, 5’11” 204-pounds
It took a move from Tenessee to North Carolina for Ty Chandler to break out. In his only season at Chapel Hill, he rushed for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Seattle Seahawks hope lightning can strike twice, and Chandler makes the same impact as former seventh round running back Chris Carson.
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That’s how we see the Seattle Seahawks 2022 draft going. How about you? Let us know in the comments section below.