Though the pick makes sense talentwise, I feel as though an addition to the defensive line should have been prioritized rather than aiming to create a two-headed backfield with Kenneth Walker III.Ĭharbonnet joins the long list of early-round running backs drafted by Schneider. Hall was not the only second-round selection for Schneider as he took an unexpected turn and drafted UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet at pick 52. A Jordyn Brooks ACL injury and a thin linebacker room allows for Hall to bring youth, energy and production to Seattle’s defense. The final piece in the Wilson trade came in the second round when Auburn linebacker, Derick Hall, was drafted. Look for JSN to also slowly fill in the shoes of Lockett as the Seahawks’ current No. The Ohio State receiver will bring a lot to the table, providing another weapon for quarterback Geno Smith while also taking defensive attention away from fellow receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Right back on the clock 15 picks later, the Seahawks selected wide receiver Jaxon “JSN” Smith-Njigba, who was still on the board at 20th overall.Īfter concerns arose about filling their third receiver role, the Seahawks found themselves a potential long-term solution in JSN. Nonetheless, the pairing of Witherspoon and Tariq Woolen could set up to create a “L.O.B.” 2.0. Though I like the idea of bolstering the secondary, I think passing on the value and upside of defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one who most consider being the best player in the draft, might be something Schneider might regret. On the clock with the fifth pick, the Seahawks drafted arguably the best corner in the draft, Illinois prospect Devon Witherspoon - a lengthy and physical corner, exactly the type of player Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll loves. However, with Wilson having the worst season of his career in Denver and with the Seahawks owning the rights to the Broncos’ first-round and second-round picks, Seattle doubled up on these picks. Now heading into the 2023 draft, the Seahawks’ 9-8 record provided them with the 20th-overall selection. In turn, the haul of picks they received from the Wilson trade provided them with the draft picks that have ultimately helped them return to being a young and competitive team. In exchange, they received quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, a 2022 first-round (Charles Cross), second-round (Boye Mafe), fifth-round (Tyreke Smith) pick and a 2023 first-round and second-round pick in exchange. The Seahawks ultimately ended up trading away Wilson to the Broncos alongside a 2022 fourth-round pick (Eyioma Uwazurike). Since suffering their dramatic Super Bowl loss in 2014, Wilson and the Seahawks have held an underwhelming 3-6 playoff record - enough for Wilson to be shipped to the Denver Broncos. After their recent splurge in free agency, the Seattle Seahawks and John Schneider, general manager, looked to win the 2023 NFL Draft and secure top-end talent to round out their roster.Įntering the draft, the Seahawks had 10 picks, four of which were within the top 60 and one in the top five.ĭating back to the end of the 2021 season, the Seahawks fell short of a playoff appearance for a second time under Russell Wilson and decided to part ways with their franchise quarterback.
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