Third round No. * 2nd-most in Alabama history behind only Derrick Thomas. At guard, the top offensive lineman for national runner-up TCU, Steve Avila would be a steal in the second round. Denny singled to start the seventh and Jonathan French, the seventh man, surprised everybody in the park by not attempting to bunt. He doesnt have the speed to run away from coverage, but he skillfully throttles his speeds and uses different sink/body techniques to leverage defensive backs out of position and create pockets of separation. The Seahawks elected to move back with their third round pick, trading No. 83 Round 4: No. John Bazemore/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 5, Seattle could trade up in Round 1 for the first time under Pete Carroll and John Schneider. In addition to the picks they received from Denver, the Seahawks also added a fourth-round pick from the Jets as part of the Jamal Adams trade, and sent this year's first-round pick, No. There is also a strong likelihood that quarterbacks could go in the first four picks if a quarterback-hungry team trades up to the third overall pick in a deal with the Arizona Cardinals. 2023 Seattle Seahawks Draft Picks NFL Draft taking place in downtown Kansas City Day 1 (First round starts at 5 p.m.) First round: No. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Witherspoon over Gonzalez is a surprise, though its not shocking. Seattle Seahawks Draft Picks 2022: Seattle holds seven All rights reserved, John Raoux/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! 37 Overall In The 2023 NFL Draft, Breaking Down Derick Hall's College Highlights 2023 NFL Draft, Derick Hall's 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Workout, Derick Hall Runs Official 4.55-Second 40-Yard Dash At 2023 Combine, Seahawks Select RB Zach Charbonnet With 52nd Overall Pick, Seahawks Select Zach Charbonnet With No. That left the Seahawks done for the night and with two picks each in the first two rounds of Day 3. Hour 3 podcast Overall, Witherspoon needs to walk the fine line of being aggressive without drawing flags, but his fiery play personality is a positive, along with his cover athleticism, ball skills and finishing toughness. News and notes from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider's press conference following the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft. If they decide to go in a different direction than a quarterback with their first pick, the drafts top linebacker likely wont be available after the first round, and Devin Lloyd could land in Seattle. 2023 Seattle takes Michigan center Olu Oluwatimi in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Only two pounds and nine ounces when he was born, Hall grew into a long, rocked-up defender who wears down blockers with aggressive stabs and speed-to-power moves. . Trio of Tigers Selected Saturday as Clemson Places Six in 2023 Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft picks: Round 1: No. Round 1 | Pick 5 Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois; Round 1 | Pick 20 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State; Round It was to build around Wilson, increase depth at key positions, and replace some aging veterans. 5 Pick In 2023 Draft, CB Devon Witherspoon Gets The Draft Call At No. Charleston, SC 29403, News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com, Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com, var html = new Date().getFullYear(); Records: South Carolina 35-8; Winthrop 21-21. Here are all 10 of Seattle's picks in the 2023 draft, which begins on Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City: PHOTOS: Geno Smith Signs Contract Extension With Young is a heavy, upright mover, which will limit his ability to make plays on the football, but his forceful punch and balance through contact are NFL traits. 123 Pick In 2023 Draft, Seahawks Select DE Mike Morris With 151st Overall Pick, Seahawks Select Mike Morris With No. 5 (from Denver): Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (Story | Reaction) Charbonnet reads the field and his blockers exceptionally well and consistently picks up positive yardage with his ability to absorb contact. Selecting one of the top two prospects in the entire draft in Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter or Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. would be a huge boost for the Seahawks. Another year, another RB in Round 2. Rogelio V. Solis/Copyright 2021. Prior to their trading of Wilson, the Seahawks draft needs were relatively simple. The Seahawks should secure a top-flight defensive lineman or edge rusher. 2023 NFL draft: Ranking 5 options for each Seattle Seahawks pick The Seahawks were a below average pass-blocking unit, allowing pressure on 34.1% of dropbacks, ranking 19th in the league. On Day 2, the Seahawks made a much-anticipated move to shore up their defensive line by selecting Auburn DE Derick Hall at No. After sending Wilson to the Broncos in exchange for a bevy of draft picks, the Seahawks will now make three selections within the 2022 NFL Drafts first 41 picks. Read moreTrio of Gamecocks selected on final day of NFL Draft, Cam Smith and Zacch Pickens are on their way to the NFL after being selected on the second day of the draft on Friday. There should be plenty of wide receivers, running backs, off-ball linebackers, and cornerbacks available for selection, and all of those positions are needs to varying degrees for Seattle. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete), Auburn linebacker Derick Hall covers a play against Northwestern during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux), Auburn linebacker Derick Hall before the start of an NCAA college football game against Penn State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) is pressured by Auburn defensive end Derick Hall (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet, left, fends off Southern California defensive back Max Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill), UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski), UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet, center, tries to avoid a tackle by Bowling Green safety Patrick Day, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill), Anthony Bradford | Photo by: Chris Parent, LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford (75) celebrates after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Bradford offers tackle experience, but he is at his best in confined quarters, where he can trust his wide frame and move bodies with sheer force. Seattle extended Geno Smith after a Pro Bowl season in 2022, but it's a contract that can be moved on in a year or two. The Seahawks do need difference makers on defense, and the No. 5 pick could be a spot to draft one. Here's the Seahawks' picks, selections and grades for the 2023 NFL Draft. Will it pay off? Jen Mueller and John Boyle recap the 2023 NFL Draft, where the Seahawks made a total of 10 picks, including No. 108 Pick In 2023 Draft, G Anthony Bradford Gets The Draft Call At No. WebThe Seahawks sit in a fascinating position at No. The 2023 NFL draft begins tomorrow night in Kansas City. Seahawks 2023 mock draft: Finding their next long-term quarterback. All rights reserved, John Bazemore/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 5 overall, its their highest pick ever under current general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll, who joined the team in 2010. 151 Overall DE Mike Morris Meets With Media After Being Picked No. One of the fastest on-field players, regardless of position, at the Senior Bowl Hall ran a 4.55 at more than 250 pounds. The Seattle Seahawks dramatically changed their 2022 offseason after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. They, however, opted to answer their biggest concern at left tackle with the selection of Charles Cross from Mississippi State. The Seahawks go with a pass-rusher with their first of two Round 2 picks. Seahawks draft picks Dec 25, 2022, 6:08 PM | Updated: 6:14 pm, Broncos QB Russell Wilson and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll shake hands on Sept. 12, 2022. Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and He kept his quarterback, Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan, clean and relaxed all season along, allowing only 10 pressures on 515 pass-blocking snaps. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. They could take a quarterback (presumably Floridas Anthony Richardson) as the long-term successor to Geno Smith, or they could grab any one of the pass rushing stalwarts in Georgias Jalen Carter, Alabamas Will Anderson Jr, Texas Techs Tyree Wilson, or even Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Seattle takes Michigan defensive end Mike Morris in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. At center, Minnesota's John Michael Schmitz could slide right in as an absolute space-eater at 6-4, 320 pounds. From Rock Hill, S.C., David Cloninger covers Gamecock sports. Nick Baumgardner. That's not a firm commitment that he is a long-term part of their plans down the road. Heading in, few fanbases have more cause to be excited than the Seattle Seahawks. From Devon Witherspoon to Kenny McIntosh, heres every Seahawks pick for 2023. 20 Round 2: No. Seattle takes Mississippi State defensive tackle Cameron Young in the 4th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! section: | slug: perfect-seahawks-2023-nfl-draft-plan-select-will-anderson-jr-or-jalen-carter-fortify-lines-add-a-safety | sport: football | route: article_single.us | The Seahawks had the rookie leader in starts, snaps played, rushing yards, forced fumbles and interceptions in 2022, meaning general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll can take a victory lap as they evaluate how well they cleaned up in the most recent draft. 108 Overall In The 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Bradford Runs Official 5.08-Second 40-Yard Dash At 2023 Combine, Seahawks Select DT Cameron Young With 123rd Overall Pick, DT Cameron Young Gets The Draft Call At No. Bradford is a plus athlete with good size (6-4, 332) and long arms (33 1/2 inches). 154 Pick In 2023 Draft, C Olusegun Oluwatimi Meets With Media After Being Picked No. Dane Brugler had a Round 4-5 grade on McIntosh, who is the second running back Seattle has taken in this draft (Zach Charbonnet being the other). This pick would also solidify the Seahawks' atrocious run defense, allowing 150.2 rushing yards per game, the third-most in the entire league. Follow ourLive blog,team-by-team picks/needs,draft tradesandbest available players. Thanks to the deal with Denver, not only do the Seahawks have an additional pick in the first round, but at No. As for the second part, Seattles final record probably isnt going to result in a top 10 pick (though that also is still possible), but the second of two first-round selections it received from Denver in the Russell Wilson trade last spring definitely will land there. 20 Overall: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State, Round 2, No. 5 Overall In The 2023 NFL Draft, Devon Witherspoon Reacts To Draft Letters From His Mother, College Coach Bret Bielema, Breaking Down Devon Witherspoon's College Highlights 2023 NFL Draft, Devon Witherspoon And Jaxon Smith-Njigba Introduced To Seattle Media, Seahawks Select WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba With 20th Overall Pick, Pete Carroll & John Schneider On Drafting "Extremely Talented" Ohio State Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks Select Jaxon Smith-Njigba With No. 5 (from Denver) First round: No. Seattle Seahawks 2023. All of the good tidings and hope gained from a 34-6 start were lining up to start the mass fan exodus over the cliff, this season that held so much promise after the dreck of the last decade about to take a swan dive into the toxic sludge of 2013-present. Due to the trade that sent Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, the Seahawks hold the No. Signing defensive end Dre'Mont Jones to a three-year, $51.5 million contract helps, but Seattle needs to follow the lead of the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles, 2022's top two NFC squads, and make their defensive front a top-shelf strength. As such, Seattle could have their choice of the top quarterback at No. Perfect Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft plan: Select Will Anderson Jr. At 4-11, Denver is ahead of only Houston (2-12-1) and Chicago (3-12), and Broncos losses in their last two games which are against the Chiefs and Chargers, the top two teams in the AFC West could result in them falling completely into the cellar. Follow our Round 2 coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft. Higher wind gusts possible.. Clear skies. Plus, Adams was never known for his play in coverage, but rather as an explosive athlete who could sprint sideline to sideline like a whirling dervish. The Gamecocks infield remains a revolving door, the starting rotation is in shambles and USC committed another couple of boneheaded baserunning blunders. I knew it right off the bat, Tippett said. Seahawks 2023 draft picks - Yahoo News Michael-Shawn Dugar is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Seattle Seahawks. Full 2023 NFL draft coverage: Heres how Seahawks 154 Overall: C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan, Round 6, No. Adding Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson, Alabama safety Jordan Battle or Florida State safety Jammie Robinson in Rounds 2-4 could be a significant help. He also played some center in college as well. Seattle made 10 picks over seven rounds in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Seattle Seahawks have seven total draft picks in the 2022 NFL Draft after trading away Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Apr 27, 2023, 8:58 AM | Updated: Apr 29, 2023, 3:49 pm, A video board displays a Seahawks graphic during the 2018 NFL Draft at in Arlington, Texas. All rights reserved. Seattle also added a fifth round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Seahawks Draft Picks Day 1 (April 27) 1st round: 5th (via Denver Broncos), 20th Day 2 (April 28) 2nd round: 37th via (DEN), 52nd 3rd round: 83rd Day 3 (April 29) A Buckeyes attack that led the nation with 561 yards and nearly 46 points per game returns quarterback C.J. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! 3. Seattle, now owners of four picks inside In all, the Seahawks will head into the draft with eight picks: A collection of Seahawks.com stories, videos and other coverage of the 10 newest members of the Seattle Seahawks. One of the Seahawks' safety spots is in good hands with Quandre Diggs, who has made three consecutive Pro Bowls. 1st round: 5th (via Denver Broncos), 20th, 7th round: 237th (via Pittsburgh Steelers). 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. All rights reserved. That type of dominant player could help elevate their pass rush that generated a 33.3% pressure percentage on opposing quarterbacks' dropbacks, barely above average at 15th in the league. 198 Overall In The 2023 NFL Draft, Seahawks Select RB Kenny McIntosh With 237th Overall Pick, Seahawks Select Kenny McIntosh With No. Seahawks 2023 10 overall, to the Jets. . 123: Cameron Young, DT, Mississippi State (Story) 37. 151 Overall, DE Mike Morris Meets With Media After Being Picked No. The Seattle Seahawks double-dipped Michigan players in the 5th round, taking All-American center Olusegun Oluwatimi at 154 overall. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler), Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Wide, balanced base - hands tight, eyes up, posture fantasticMazi Smith had enough of him.Avila has started games at C, LG, RT in his career. The 2023 NFL Draft starts Thursday, and it's a particularly exciting one for the Seahawks, who have two first-round picks, including No. 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. Low 53F. 5 and 20 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. 49. All rights reserved. 151 Overall: DE Mike Morris, Michigan, Round 5, No. In addition to their own picks in each of the seven rounds, the Seahawks have three extra picks via trades: Denver's first and second-round picks from last year's Russell Wilson trade, and Pittsburgh's fifth-rounder, which was acquired in a 2021 trade that sent Ahkello Witherspoon to the Steelers. NFL Draft: Who are the best players left on Day 2? Seattle extended Geno Smith Seattle was in the market for a developmental center. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Hall isnt so much a run stopper as he is an all-gas, all-twitch pass rusher off the edge. Now, as Wilson and future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner are out of the fold, their draft needs look completely revamped. There is plenty of stiffness to his game and questions about versatility, but his speed off the corner and the effort he plays with, getting everything his body has is legit. Seattle takes New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. WebSeahawks. Your guess is as good as ours. All rights reserved. The Seahawks elected to move back with their third round pick, trading No. He is a potential rotational center in the NFL. at Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith signed a contract extension to stay in Seattle and then met with media at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on March 9, 2023. Al Goldis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Stroud isn't falling past the third overall pick, and the Seahawks don't need to reach for Florida's Anthony Richardson or Kentucky's Will Levis given they have Smith under a new, multi-year contract. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! He can set a physical edge versus the run, but hints of stiffness leave him tardy to disengage and work off contact. SEATTLE -- The 2023 NFL draft began Thursday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Seattle made 10 picks over seven rounds in the 2023 NFL Draft. Im glad so many guys did so many great things to make that happen.. 3 (from Denver) No. Gambling Problem? Stroud, leading receiver Smith-Njigba, 1,200-yard rusher TreVeyon Henderson and an experienced offensive line anchored by 6-foot-8, 360-pound right tackle Dawand Jones. 108 and 2024 third-round pick, John Schneider Show & Pre-Draft Show podcast, Seahawks Draft Breakdown: A look at every 2023 NFL Draft pick, Seahawks wrap up draft class with another RB, Georgias Kenny McIntosh, Seahawks draft safety Jerrick Reed II in sixth round, Seahawks take standout Michigan C Olusegun Oluwatimi in 5th, Seahawks draft big Michigan edge Mike Morris in 5th round, Seahawks address D-line in 4th with Mississippi State DT Cameron Young. 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Ohio State quarterback C.J. 198 Overall: S Jerrick Reed II, New Mexico, Round 7, No. 5 overall. Overall, Smith-Njigba isnt an elite size/speed athlete and wont be an ideal fit for every role, but he is a crafty route runner with smooth short-area quickness and tracking talent to be a sure-handed target. 123. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). It sure doesnt seem out of the realm of possibility now following a calamitous 51-14 loss for Wilson and the Broncos on Christmas to the Los Angeles Rams (5-10), another team that has been near the bottom of the NFL all season. 25 in Dane Bruglers draft guide with a fifth-round grade. 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. News and notes from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider's press conference following Day 2 of the draft. Thanks to the Russell Wilson trade and subsequent horrific season by the Denver Broncos, the Seahawks own the 5th overall pick in Round 1 and the 37th overall pick in Round 2. While Seattle did add New York Giants safety Julian Love on a two-year, $12 million contract, half of his deal is guaranteed with no guaranteed salary in 2024. Devon Witherspoon, not Oregon corner Christian Gonzalez, goes No. The first real surprise of the first round, as CB1 is off the board, a bit earlier than many anticipated. (AP) Its Day 2 of the NFL draft! North Charleston approves $6M purchase of 400 acres for urban park, New restaurant coming this summer to former home of The Whitney in downtown Aiken. The NFL released the full round-by-round order for the 2023 draft on Friday, and as expected, the Seahawks hold 10 picks, including two first-round picks and two second-rounders.