Seattle Seahawks Final 2023 Consensus Mock Draft
Ed Stein
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Round 2, 37th overall
We audited 24 mock drafts that went into the second round. As the Seattle Seahawks found out last year with Walker, there is value to be found in this round.
By the time it comes to pick 37, it gets harder to be accurate. Just look how much opinions were split on pick 20.
Consensus Pick – Hendon Hooker, Quarterback, Tennessee Volunteers – 16.67%
Quarterback Hendon Hooker led Tennessee to its 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. If he didn’t get hurt, Hooker was a top 10 pick. Will he last until pick 37?
Runners Up
Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College – 8.33%
Steve Avilla, Guard, TCU – 8.33%
Mazi Smith, Defensive Line, Michigan – 8.33%
By Position
Wide Receiver – 16.67%
Defensive Line – 16.67%
Quarterback – 16.67%
Offensive Line – 12.5%
Linebacker – 12.5 %
Edge – 12.5%
Round 2, 52nd overall
Consensus Pick – Steve Avilla, Guard, TCU – 17.39%
Steve Avila is both a strong and technically sound blocker. At TCU, he rarely got beat by pass rushers. There is no reason to think that he won’t be just as effective when he acclimates to the NFL.
Like Damien Lewis in 2021, Avila should be a starter from day one. He’s a monster who can play both guard and center.
Runners Up
Joe Tippmann, Center, Wisconsin – 13.04%
Jack Campbell, Linebacker, Iowa – 13.04%
Nathaniel “Tank” Dell, Wide Receiver, Houston – 8.7%
By Position
Offensive Line – 39.13%
Wide Receiver – 21.74%
Defensive Line – 13.04%
Edge – 13.04%
Linebacker – 13.04 %
Round 3, 83rd overall
Things get more random from here but one player had multiple selections. In general, the mock drafters begin to add depth to the Seattle Seahawks here.
Consensus Pick – Owen Pappoe, Linebacker, Auburn – 9.52%
A bit undersized for the position, but Owen Pappoe has amazing athleticism. His instincts are questionable; who better to learn from Bobby than Wagner?
By Position
Cornerback – 28.57%
Safety – 19.04%
Edge – 14.29%
Linebacker – 9.52 %
Offensive Line – 9.52%