In 42 career games, including 24 starts, Young made 11.5 tackles for loss. Time to get serious about the defensive line, and Seattle has a second first-rounder at No. 2023 Seattle Seahawks Draft Picks Witherspoon over Gonzalez is a surprise, though its not shocking. 5 on Thursday night. Seattle used its two fourth-round picks on the trenches, picking up LSU guard Anthony Bradford at No. They may have a diamond in the rough with Olu Oluwatimi, who won both the Outland and Rimington trophies as the best interior lineman (offense or defense) and center in the nation, respectively. He possesses the kind of center/guard versatility teams value. He allowed just one sack and six pressures in 457 pass-blocking snaps last season. Unless they trade back in, their draft is over. Cross started every game for Seattle at left tackle last season as the team enjoyed great success from their 2022 draft picks. My take: While Seattle's selection of Zach Charbonnet drew some criticism from those who believe the second round was too early to draft a No. March couldn't have started on a higher note for the Seahawks, who earlier this week agreed to terms on a contract extension with quarterback Geno Smith. Get To Know Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! One position to watch: The Seahawks lost middle linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a torn right ACL in January, so they could try to add another off-ball 'backer to help in 2023. Kiper picks winners, reaches and value picks from Round 1: Which teams fared well? He is a potential rotational center in the NFL. Seahawks trade third rounder to Broncos, pick up fourth and future third, 6-4, 332 pounds, redshirt junior, 24 years old. Hes bigger than most who play edge at 6-5 and 275 pounds, something that really should be an advantage for Morris in his effort to get playing time with the Seahawks. Perhaps more important, though, are the 43 receptions for 505 yards and two scores he had last year. During a conference call with reporters, an emotional McIntosh said he knew he ran a slow 40 at the combine (4.62) but didn't think he'd go this low. So why the slide? Key stats: Before a hamstring injury sidelined him for all but three games last year, Smith-Njigba was massively productive in 2021. Its going to take both guys to get the workload with some help from DeeJay (Dallas). 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Rob Rang projects all eight of the Seahawks 2022 draft selections. https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/lists/seattle-seahawks-every-pick-2023-nfl-draft/, Pick No. Seattle lacked size and power at the front of their 3-4 defense in 2022, which is something Young may be able to help address. 154 Olusegun Oluwatimi, C, Michigan, Round 6: No. He was a team captain at Auburn. 237. Murphy has power, burst and bend off the edge, and he comes with some versatility. Hes going to be ready to fit in. However, the true fun started Thursday, with Seattle adding a pair of youngsters in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and now on Day 2 have added Derick Hall of Auburn, #Seahawks drafted Auburn pass rusher Derick Hall. The Texas Tech product recorded the most pressures in the Big 12 last year with 50 despite missing three games. I havent come across a guy like this in a long time., The last time I recognized this kind of makeup was back at USC when we had a guy that you may know, Troy Polamalu, said Carroll, referring to the Hall of Fame safety. The Seahawks make the most sense for Richardson because they have the picks to take a chance on a high-ceiling prospect, including what they're getting in the projected trade with the Panthers. NFL draft analyst Rob Rang compares current NFL draft prospects to former and current Seahawks greats. Yes, this was the Michigan section of the 2023 Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft. McDonald: The Seahawks have their quarterback, now they can focus on adding more talent for Geno Smith to be successful. A year after they found their RB1 in Kenneth Walker III with the No. He was an integral piece of the most recent title winner, too, rushing for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns on 149 attempts for a 5.6 average in 15 games in 2022. : Barring an injury, it's a virtual lock. The Seattle Seahawks have two first round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft and a chance to build on a playoff appearance last season. Overall, McIntosh needs to be led to the hole and isnt much of a creator, but he offers burst as a runner and pass-catching skills. He really has a chance to be a big factor right there.. Oluwatimi gives them immediate depth and a long-term option to take over. His 1.3-percent pressure rate was tied for best in the Big Ten. Seattle Seahawks Draft Tracker: Picks, coverage details At 6-foot-3, 254 and with experience dropping into coverage in college, he fits the profile of what they want in an OLB. He has two-gapping traits to provide immediate depth as a nose or play head up over the tackle. Let's see how we fared. The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27 with 10 picks over the three-day event, including two in the top 20 and five in the top 83. Itll be really clear. He was a two-year starter at LSU and primarily played right guard. Tight end was a position I forgot about in the heat of the moment, but the draft is about acquiring talent with value in mind, and I feel like I did a good job of that with all of these picks. A look at where the Seahawks stand at cornerback heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang's top-ranked prospects at that position. Redmond would be a defensive end in Seattle's scheme. 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Morris was edge No. The Seahawks Day 3 run on beef started here, as they drafted an offensive lineman from LSU for the second time in the last four years, with Anthony Bradford joining 2020 third-round selection Damien Lewis. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, Follow live coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and his impressive competitive streak, Instant-impact Illinois CB is the complete package, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett have help coming in the slot, Trench help arrives, but defensive tackle remains a need. The defensive line is something that the Seahawks will focus on later this month, and we aren't done yet either. Speed and power are really his strength, and he pursues the ball really well, he chases it. My take: As with Witherspoon at No. Seattle's selection of Illinois. Paving lanes for Walker and keeping Geno on his feet is key to success. The 2023 NFL draft is coming to an end. The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27 with 10 picks over the three-day event, including two in the top 20 and five in the top 83. Murphy had 17.5 sacks in three seasons at Clemson, and at 6-5, 275 pounds, he's also strong against the run. Mike Jackson was solid as a first-time starter last season at left cornerback, but Witherspoon is a clear upgrade -- and the Seahawks aren't drafting him fifth overall to sit on the bench. But cornerback is a premier position and he's widely regarded as the best one in this draft, so it's a justifiable pick even if it isn't the expected one. 198 Jerrick Reed II, S, New Mexico, Round 7: No. Oh, and if you had your heart set on the quarterback of the Seahawks future coming in this draft, youre probably disappointed (and probably are for the second straight year). So he should replace free agent departure Marquise Goodwin as Seattle's WR3 barring another injury, which means he'll play considerably even if he isn't technically a starter. At that size, Morris looks like he could play end and/or tackle in Seattle's 3-4 defense.