The Buccaneers obvious need is at quarterback, since that Tom Brady guy retired again at least for now. New Titans general manager Ran Carthon came in cutting heads out of necessity in recent days, Tennessee has released several veterans to find a good place with their salary cap situation. Still not a good batting average regardless. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! Carter gives Seattle a mauler on their defensive interior and is a massive upgrade for an already needy position. 49ers 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: Nailing Late-Round Picks, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. Miami Dolphins: Cody Mauch, OL, North Dakota State, 52. If you're rolling dice regardless, why pay extra to roll? Amid all the hand-wringing over Seattle's decision to pass on the 2022 quarterbacks, the reality is the Seahawks did exactly what they needed to do. The Seahawks will need a new starting center in 2023 following Blythes announcement. The Seahawks have two first-round picks, including No. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. This is another depth pick here later on day three. Positional versatility matters up front. That said, I still do everything possible to avoid giving up another first-rounder in 2024. Maybe its a good idea to have a veteran stopgap at the position while developing a rookie with amazing traits, and Richardson would certainly qualify. At 6-5, 337 pounds, Seattle may no longer have to worry about its guards being walked back into the quarterback in obvious passing situations, a common occurrence in recent seasons. Still, if they only manage to franchise tag Smith, who will turn 33 next season, it certainly wouldnt hurt to get a high-ceiling quarterback prospect to develop behind the veteran. 5 pick, general manager John Schneider calls his old friend Scott Fitterer, current general manager of the Panthers. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? Phil Haynes, Seattles other starter at right guard, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. To most, the pre-combine and pre-pro day season favorite to be that quarterback is Alabama's 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young. With that in mind, its time to expand our mock draft projections here at Touchdown Wire to the first three rounds, and the first 102 picks, in the 2023 NFL draft. First round. The RPOs spanned from Mike read, Edge read, leverage read, and more. Check. Hes your prototypical signal caller with great arm strength and velocity on the ball. 2 pick in the draft after the Broncos lost to the. Chicago Bears: Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina, 36. He would fit nicely into Seattles run scheme and be able to hold his own when sorting out protections in the passing game. Brian Daboll did an unbelievable job in his first season as Big Blues head coach and offensive mastermind with a quarterback in Daniel Jones who hadnt done much of anything before his tenure, and a receiver group that really didnt scare anybody. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU, 13. But when assessing what quarterback-needy teams should be willing to surrender in trade-ups to obtain Young or another other passer, it is important to keep in mind that several other quarterbacks in this classnamely C.J. , their 34% pass-rush win rate put them in the bottom four of all teams in 2022. Well get measurables on White later this week at the NFL Combine. hats 48.4 yards per deep reception, and adding another fireball of a deep threat to this offense, given all its done to progress in Hills absence, would be thoroughly ridiculous. On top of that, the Russell Wilson trade netted them the fifth and 38th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, putting the Seahawks in prime position to build up their roster. Surrendering Metcalf or Lockett also wouldn't make much sense if you want to maximize that quarterback's chances of succeeding. Carolina Panthers: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida, 10. In this scenario, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and defensive tackle Jalen Carter are off the board, going to Arizona and Chicago, respectively. The Seahawks got a total steal in the fifth round of the 2022 draft with cornerback Tariq Woolen, but through the Pete Carroll era, Seattles never really had bookend cornerbacks with elite ball skills. The legitimate excitement about the addition of new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and all the skill players Bieniemy has to work with tends to obstruct the fact that Washingtons defense was a bit of a hot mess last season, and cornerback help is desperately needed. No, I am not Captain Caveman. The Seahawks will almost certainly sign a veteran center in free agency, whether thats Blythe, a reunion with Ethan Pocic or someone else, but such a move wouldnt prevent Schneider and Pete Carroll from finally snagging a long-term answer at this spot. The Seahawks enter the 2022 NFL draft with eight total draft picks and the ninth pick overall. Houston Texans: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma, 34. And while Lockett isn't young anymore, it'd actually cost the Seahawks an additional $4.4 million to trade him, per Spotrac. Miami Dolphins (from New England Patriots): Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford, 78. Washington Commanders: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina, 17. Theres always room for one of those in todays game. Those examples illustrate how Wilson can be impactful in Seattles defense despite likely needing time to grow into a reliable early-down outside linebacker in coverage. Because there are so many 7- and 8-win teams across the league this season, the Seahawks' native 2023 first-round pick really could go anywhere from 10-18 if certain results break their way.. Head coach Todd Bowles has other issues to address, like a cornerback group that mostly underwhelmed last season, and could be in real trouble if impending free agent Jamel Dean decides to go elsewhere. Current. Theres actually some who believe the 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle is the best overall player in the draft. All rights reserved. No. As Frank Reich takes over, it's hard to argue anybody on the roster isn't expendable to position Carolina to land its next franchise quarterback. Los Angeles Rams: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas, 37. If thats the case, the Titans couldnt do any better than Johnson, who gave up just two sacks and 12 total pressures in 2022, and projects just as well in the run game always a necessity when youre talking about this particular offense. (Photo of Zay Flowers: Winslow Townson / USA Today). Dan Parr and Eric Edholm provide a look at the updated 2023 NFL Draft order . Still, the only absolute non-starters for a team that had only one All-Pro for the 2022 season should be that All-Pro (Lindstrom) as well as 2022 first-rounder London. The Seahawks can go a number of different ways in the 2023 draft. Cleveland Browns: Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State, 99. Smith still needs some development as a rusher with his hand skills and ability to shed blocks, but once he adds that to his arsenal, he could be a dangerous three-down defender that adds another dimension to the Seahawks defensive line alongside Carter. Gonzalez, the favorite cornerback of many in this class, would be a perfect fit in Aaron Glenns defense. Theres not much sense in taking top QB prospects Bryce Young or C.J. . Minnesota Vikings: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah, 24. Whether Skoronski fits best at left tackle, right tackle, or guard, his technique-perfect profile would make Bill Belichick quite happy. But head coach Pete Carroll just proved again this year how he is more than capable of coaching up a quarterback prospect to his full potential. As high as his potential is at the next level, Richardson is about as raw as it gets. Second round. Stroud from Ohio State, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida product Anthony Richardsonare considered generally to be worthy of premium first-round selections as well. Dunlap used his long arms to record 10 total passes batted at the line in those two seasons, third-most among all defenders. That shouldnt be an issue for the 6-3, 306-pound Schmitz, a stud center at Minnesota who was a standout at the Senior Bowl. Seattle boasts two capable 1,000-yard receivers in that of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Wide receivers D.K. When Flowers has the ball in his hands, he can juke defenders and accelerate to create yards after the catch, making life easier for his offense. Seattle Seahawks 2023 draft picks As of Week 14, the Seahawks have the No. Active players can certainly be on the table, but the team should be strict about keeping at least the majority of its current nucleus. The Seahawks already added one edge rusher in Anderson earlier in the draft, but they decide to double-dip here and get a guy who can play on the edge or kick inside to rush the passer. White is versatile and athletic enough to get to the quarterback from anywhere, and has a lot of upside, so this is a home run pick for a position of need in Seattle. That led to the unfortunate end of Frank Reichs tenure as head coach, and the weird Jeff Saturday experiment, and then, the hire of former Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as the new head coach/offensive shot-caller. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee. Past. Hed at least start to stop that particular damage; a recovery project that will likely come more from personnel than scheme. Stick to second-rounders if possible, especially because there's still a good chance you're going to be able to draft a quarterback seventh and you could move into a higher pick that isn't the top selection for a lot less. Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, 62. pic.twitter.com/rqq1lnlIRK, Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) February 11, 2023. Young and Stroud look ready to start right away, but taking a chance on a raw QB like Richardson is the right call. His first order of business will be to fortify a line that had just 21 sacks and 88 total pressures in 2022, the NFLs second-worst in both categories behind the aforementioned Bears. 37, a fourth and one of those fifths for a slot receiver before the end of Day 1. Multiple first-round picks, WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. As a reward for all that fine work, lets give Daboll a true No. Dallas Cowboys: Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska, 91. Heck, even seventh-round pick Dareke Young has. Seahawks center Austin Blythe, who is set to become a free agent, announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. Despite finishing second in their division and earning a playoff spot, the Seahawks were one of the worst pass-rushing teams in the NFL this year. White, a 6-foot-5, 286-pound every-gap pass-rushing monster who used to be a tight end at Old Dominion, has a unique athletic profile, and the potential to terrorize quarterbacks all over the front as Michael Bennett once did for the Legion of Boom. New Orleans Saints (from Denver Broncos): Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson, 30. In other words, there's a decent chance the quarterback you stay put and draft will be better than the one you want to trade up for. 5 overall, the. The Philadelphia Eagles have named Sean Desai defensive coordinator, hiring him away from his role as associate head coach with the Seahawks. Acquiring another player with a similar frame and a history of success would be a boon for Seattle. However, it must be noted that Metcalf is in the initial stages of his massive contract extension while the 30-year-old Lockett will count a combined $47.9 million against the cap in 2024 and 2025. Houston Texans: C.J. The Seahawks need to upgrade their interior offensive line. I just wouldn't surrender more than one of those guys and wouldn't include any other first-round picks under those circumstances. 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