123 Overall: DT Cameron Young, Mississippi State, Round 5, No. All rights reserved. The Seahawks own all of their own picks and have extra first and second-round picks, thanks to the aforementioned Russell Wilson trade. Seattle used its two fourth-round picks on the trenches, picking up LSU guard Anthony Bradford at No. 5 overall represents the highest pick made by general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll in 14 drafts together. (AP Photo/John Locher), New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II (9) against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar), Boise State running back George Holani (24) is hit by New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II (9), left, and New Mexico defensive end Joey Noble (98) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Ohio State quarterback C.J. 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. They followed that up by selecting a running back with a second-round pick for the second consecutive year, tabbing UCLAs Zach Charbonnet at No. Seattle takes Michigan defensive end Mike Morris in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Surprisingly, only 1 of the 42 trades involved the Seahawks. 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. Thanks to its three Day 2 picks -- two seconds and a third -- Seattle has the ability to upgrade at safety, guard, and center all in the first three rounds. The Seahawks were a below average pass-blocking unit, allowing pressure on 34.1% of dropbacks, ranking 19th in the league. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images). Diante Lee. Seattle Seahawks Draft 2023 NFL Draft Order: Seahawks pick acquired from Broncos currently sits at 2nd overall The number one pick is unlikely given how bad the Texans are. From Devon Witherspoon to Kenny McIntosh, heres every Seahawks pick for 2023. 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. WebSeattle Seahawks Draft Picks Tracker by Round in 2023. All rights reserved. April 27, 2023 at 9:22 PM. 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. RENTON The 2023 NFL draft ended with the Seahawks picking 10 players. That left them with 62 on their roster. That means Seattle has 28 other spots it can fill to get to the NFL offseason maximum of 90. Seattle began filling many of those spots the minute the draft ended Saturday by signing undrafted free agents. 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. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxon_smith1, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxsnj. Here's a look at how they should utilize those 10 selections in the 2023NFL Draftin order to have a well-stocked, fresh-faced core that could lead the Seahawks into a new run of contention under the youthful Pete Carroll, the oldest coach in the NFL. He is able to sift and glide through lanes but is more of a point-of-entry back with sporadic vision and make-you-miss ability. NFL Draft 2023 Live | Young goes first, all 1st round picks. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | At guard, the top offensive lineman for national runner-up TCU, Steve Avila would be a steal in the second round. Smith-Njigba boasts the best hands in this class, has excellent feel for soft spaces in coverage, has experience taking up a large target share and brings the change-of-direction skills to separate from slot defenders of all kinds. 148 Williman Street David Zalubowski/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 237 Overall, RB Kenny McIntosh Meets With Media After Being Picked No. Jen Mueller and John Boyle recap the 2023 NFL Draft, where the Seahawks made a total of 10 picks, including No. at Although he played in a favorable offensive situation in Columbus (including alongside first-round receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave), Smith-Njigba is a crisp, controlled route runner with the hand strength to focus and snatch the football. He instead singled off the left-field wall. The highly-compensated defensive back, whose average annual salary of $17.5 million is the third highest among safeties, could come back a step or two slower as he turns 28 in mid-October. 83 Round 4: No. News and notes from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider's press conference following Day 2 of the draft. (AP) The NFL draft has begun! (AP Photo/Nati Harnik), Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon steps in front of and breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Oliver Martin late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 202, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. Heading in, few fanbases have more cause to be excited than the Seattle Seahawks. 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. 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He will not rest until he owns every great film and song ever recorded. 20 Pick In 2023 Draft, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Gets The Draft Call at No. The Seahawks elected to move back with their third round pick, trading No. (AP Photo/John Bazemore), Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with the fans after defeating Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore). The Seahawks waited until Day 3 to go after interior defensive and offensive linemen. 2023 NFL Draft: Seahawks picks, analysis, rumors, reports, live 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. Oluwatimi doesnt have the position versatility, explosiveness or point of attack power that most NFL teams desire, but he is a cerebral, assignment-sound blocker with A-plus character. USC had stranded 27 runners for the weekend (and would end with 30) and even star slugger Ethan Petry was feeling the crunch, having gone 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Sunday. But then came the Tigers, blasting 10 home runs in the series and treating the Gamecocks sterling rotation like gum on their spikes, stomping and scraping until all vestiges of what used to be were flecks of sediment. Very proud of that team. The 2023 NFL Draft came to a close on Saturday, where the Seahawks rounded out their class with six day-three picks for a total of 10 over the course of the three-day event. (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. Seattle Seahawks draft picks: Grades for selections in A look at where the Seahawks stand at linebacker heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang's top-ranked prospects at that position. The Seattle Seahawks took UCLAs Zach Charbonnet in Round 2. | Terms of Use Void in ONT. PHOTOS: Geno Smith Signs Contract Extension With The Seahawks. 123 Overall, DT Cameron Young Meets With Media After Being Picked No. 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. Perfect Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft plan: Select Will Anderson Jr. Sports SEATTLE -- The 2023 NFL draft began Thursday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The third round featured another trade with the Broncos involving draft picks: Seattle received the No. Clearly, it felt like we were trying to pedal a bike uphill all weekend, coach Mark Kingston said. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The pick was the final selection they received from Denver through the Russell Wilson trade. All Rights Reserved. 2023 NFL Draft | Who are the top players for Day 3? | WSAV-TV 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 | Seattle will need to take its first pick in the 2023 NFL draft on a QB. 123, NFL Draft picks 2023: Seahawks select Anthony Bradford at No. Weve got you covered. While the Seahawks appear to be set at cornerback long term with the 2022 draft hits of Bryant, whose four forced fumbles were tied for the third most in the NFL, and Woolen, whose six interceptions were tied for the most in the entire league, Seattle may need a young safety to grow along with its corners. The No. 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. 37 Overall: OLB Derick Hall, Auburn, Round 2, No. 151 Overall DE Mike Morris Meets With Media After Being Picked No. That's not a firm commitment that he is a long-term part of their plans down the road. Al Goldis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. He had 12 passes defensed and an interception last season. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 198, NFL Draft picks 2023: Seahawks select Olu Oluwatimi at No. LSU won 65-17. South Carolina scraped a salvaging win out of a series loss to Auburn on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Draft analyst Rob Rang projects who the Seahawks might select with all 10 of their 2023 draft picks. Sitting him behind Smith while the Pro Bowler plays out his potential franchise tag could also make sense. That left the Seahawks done for the night and with two picks each in the first two rounds of Day 3. Follow our Round 2 coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft. 5 Overall, CB Devon Witherspoon Meets With Media After Being Picked No. 37. 5 Overall: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois, Round 1, No. 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. Seattle takes New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 154 Pick In 2023 Draft, C Olusegun Oluwatimi Meets With Media After Being Picked No. Chris Parent/Chris Parent / LSU Athletics. Nicknamed The Blueprint, McIntosh displays natural pass-catching skills and posted more 25- plus-yard catches (five) than runs (four) in 2022. [email protected], Charleston attorney Joe Rice's Kentucky Derby horse, and 'goosebumps', Trio of Gamecocks selected on final day of NFL Draft, Gamecocks' Smith, Pickens selected on second day of NFL Draft, The Berkeley Independent - Moncks Corner, SC, SC woman charged in fatal collision with golf cart carrying wedding party on Folly Beach. I knew it right off the bat, Tippett said. The NFL set the full order of picks for the 2022 draft, and the Seahawks currently hold eight picks, including three in the top 41 and four in the top 72. Morris doesnt currently rush with savvy and needs to broaden his assortment of moves, but he is a nimble-footed power rusher with the scheme-diverse traits to be a sound run defender. 123 Overall In The 2023 NFL Draft, Cameron Young Runs Official 5.10-Second 40-Yard Dash At 2023 Combine, Seahawks Select Cameron Young With No. No. He was a two-year starter at LSU and primarily played right guard. First round No. Seattles offense broke out in 2022 with a well-balanced skill position group and a pair of promising tackles, but adding a slot receiver was a clear opportunity to put the finishing touches on the passing game, and Smith-Njigba is too perfect a fit to pass up. Subscribe to Gamecocks Now! 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. A young fan high-fives Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney at their Prowl & Growl tour stop at Trident Technical College in North Charleston on Wednesday, The character and grit of this team cannot be questioned. Seattle extended Geno Smith Tyler Kaufman/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Its Day 3, and the Seahawks have a lot of picks. Photo By Kevin Snyder, TAMPA, FL - January 02, 2023 - Mississippi State Defensive Lineman Cameron Young (#93) during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Full coverage of the Seattle Seahawks at the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City. 5. 37 Pick In 2023 Draft, LB Derick Hall Gets The Draft Call At No. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman), LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) is pressured by Mississippi State defensive tackle Cameron Young (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. News and notes from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider's press conference following Day 2 of the draft. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. Hilton Head's preserved natural beauty is part of its brand. Follow along throughout the weekend as our 83 to the Broncos in exchange for Pick No. 151 Pick In 2023 Draft DE Mike Morris Gets The Draft Call At No. The clock was clearly on zero. 20, or trade down from both! 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After trading Russell Wilson, once their longtime face-of-the-franchise quarterback, to the Denver Broncos in exchange for three players (QBDrew Lock, TENoah Fantand DLShelby Harris) along with five draft picks (two firsts, two seconds and one fifth), it appeared as if the team was punting on the 2022 season. He also played some center in college as well. A look at how the NFC West drafted in 2023. Eight players later, here are the new Seahawks. 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. 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. 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. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! Low 53F. 108 and a 2024 third round pick. Seattle Seahawks 2023. They also have their own pick at 20th overall in the opening round and the 52nd pick with their native second-rounder. 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. All rights reserved. 5 overall. Tippett's home run salvages Gamecocks' win after Auburn series 5 overall. 512 shares Tim Weaver January 14, 2023 9:00 am PT College players have until Monday to declare for the 2023 NFL draft. 1 overall pick in Seahawks history. Learn more about Auburn outside linebacker Derick Hall, who the Seahawks selected with pick No. Follow our Round 3 coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft. Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! Weve only been talking about it for months, dissecting every possible angle, and if you want our opinions, click the link below to see what each of the voices of Seattle Sports say they want to see Pete and John do. Getting two strong players along its defensive line could make everyone's life in the middle and back end significantly easier. Prior to this pick, Seattle didnt have a center under contract beyond this season. Dabo Swinney: Clemson players picked in NFL draft 'never gets While initially viewed as a stopgap, Smith earned himself a big-money deal: three years for a total of $75 million. Wanted to give him some love.. The Gamecocks (35-8, 14-6 SEC) got two back in the first and tied the game in the fifth, which began Auburns churning of the bullpen. Overall, Hall doesnt have fully fleshed-out counter maneuvers, but he is an urgent, hard-charging pass rusher with linear athleticism and power in his hands. Michael-Shawn Dugars analysis: Another year, another RB in Round 2. Auburn scored nine first-inning runs during the series and USCs lineup, missing so much of its heart, couldnt make up the deficits. Bradford is a plus athlete with good size (6-4, 332) and long arms (33 1/2 inches). At center, Minnesota's John Michael Schmitz could slide right in as an absolute space-eater at 6-4, 320 pounds. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). He is an average burst runner and can be tracked down from behind, but while he wont hit many home runs, he will pile up the doubles (22.6 percent of his carries resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain in 2022). Follow ourLive blog,team-by-team picks/needs,draft tradesandbest available players. 123: Cameron Young, DT, Mississippi State (Story) . Hour 2 podcast This pick would also solidify the Seahawks' atrocious run defense, allowing 150.2 rushing yards per game, the third-most in the entire league. Now, as Wilson and future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner are out of the fold, their draft needs look completely revamped. Hes not going to block like Cooper Kupp and prime Robert Woods from the slot, but Seattle will do just fine with him in spread sets. The Associated Press. 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. The 2023 NFL draft begins tomorrow night in Kansas City. The Seahawks had a great Day 1 of the Draft, and now its time to see what they do on Day 2. Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) during an NCAA football game against the Indiana on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in West Bloomington, Ind. Michael-Shawn Dugar is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks draft needs have changed quite a bit following the Wilson trade. The Seahawks signed versatile, interior offensive lineman Evan Brown, but he's a stop-gap journeyman on his fifth NFL team, joining Seattle on a one-year, $2.3 million contract in free agency. Seattle takes Mississippi State defensive tackle Cameron Young in the 4th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Meet The Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Class Seahawks 2023 Tony Avelar/Copyright 2020 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! Another year, another RB in Round 2. As of Week 14, the Seahawks have the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Seahawks He previously covered the Seahawks for Seattlepi.com. That could allow the Seahawks to deploy Adams more as a hybrid linebacker/defensive back near the line of scrimmage while the incoming rookie could handle more of the coverage responsibilities opposite Diggs. With Wilson and now-former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett not jelling, Smith had an incredibly low bar to clear in order to outplay his predecessor last season. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. 40 overall, in addition to their original second-round pick, No. And yes, with two weeks left in the regular season, there is still a possibility that can become the first No. 237, NFL Draft picks 2023: Seahawks select Jerrick Reed at No. Michael-Shawn Dugars analysis: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett have help coming in the slot, Seattle starts its day two by addressing its front, specifically pass rush on the edge. Denny singled to start the seventh and Jonathan French, the seventh man, surprised everybody in the park by not attempting to bunt. 154, NFL Draft picks 2023: Seahawks select Mike Morris at No. Seattle Seahawks 2023. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete), FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Heres something you dont hear very often around the holidays: the Seahawks are still in play for both the postseason and the No. 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.