Seattle Seahawks are reaping benefits from the 2022 draft
Clint Prasky
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Rounds 5b – 7
Seattle’s second fifth-round pick (158 overall), Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith was a mild surprise. They already drafted an edge rusher, Mafe, in the second round.
A talented player, his checkered injury history dropped him down most draft boards. So far, that history has followed him to the NFL. Smith has been on injured reserve all season. 2022 will mostly be a learning experience.
The Seattle Seahawks had two picks in the seventh round and used both on wide receivers. Bo Melton (229 overall), a speedy yet undersized slot receiver and kick returner from Rutgers, is on the practice squad. He hasn’t been active in any games so far.
Dareke Young (233 overall) is from Division II Lenior-Rhyne. Although he’s big at 6’3″, 250-pounds, Young still runs a 4.4-second 40-yard dash. In college, he was used in a variety of roles.
A part of the Seattle Seahawks’ 53-man roster all season, Young has been active for only two games.
Grades for Smith, Melton, and Youg: Incomplete.
Final Thoughts
Of their nine total picks from the 2022 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks earn high grades on 6 of them.
Teams can usually expect to hit on their first round choice, especially when it comes within the top nine. For it to be considered a good draft, a team should find three or four starters, including maybe a pro bowler.
Of their nine total picks from the 2022 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks earn high grades on 6 of them. Five of those six are currently starters, and the other looks to be on his way to joining them.
Cross, Lucas, Bryant, and Woolen have Pro Bowl potential. Not only is Woolen looking like a legit Pro Bowler this year, but he’s also among the top choices for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
This draft class will go down as one of the best the Seattle Seahawks ever had. They proved Carroll right when he said the team was retooling. Additionally, Schneider is an early favorite for GM of the Year after the job he did with the draft, as well as navigating the Wilson trade and what came after.
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