1.) 28th OVR (R1): USC DE Lawrence Jackson-This pick is a surprise. Defensive End definitely wasn't a pressing need; especially in the 1st round. However, Jackson's big upside is he can double at defensive tackle and even offensive tackle (since Walter Jones is in his mid-30s).
2.) 38th OVR (R2): Notre Dame TE John Carlson-Even though tight end was a pressing need, I was not expecting John Carlson at all. With Fred Davis still on the board, I would have taken Davis, not Carlson. Davis would go several picks later to the Skins.
3.) 121st OVR (R4): Texas A&M DT Red Bryant-This is probably the pick that I like the most. I was surprised to see Bryant slip to the 4th round, but I think we got a steal. Bryant could be a part-time starter along with last year's steal, second rounder Brandon Mebane.
4.) 163rd OVR (R5): West Virginia FB Owen Schmitt-I don't think fullback was that big of a concern; and I think we could have used a receiver. Seattle's current starter at fullback; Leonard Weaver, is very athletic, but isn't much of a blocker. Schmitt though, could pave the way for our 3-way run attack.
5.) 189th OVR (R6): San Diego State LS Tyler Schmitt-This was a good pick, but I'm surprised to see a long snapper go so early. The Hawks had problems last year at snapping and we saw that against the Saints. Schmitt is the best long snapper in this year's draft.
6.) 233rd OVR (R7): California RB Justin Forsett-I believe this was the worst pick of this year's draft for the Seahawks. We really needed an offensive lineman even if it was the 7th round.
7.) 235th OVR (R7): Georgia K Brandon Coutu-Coutu had a strong Pro Day workout, which made him a draft pick. Coutu comes due to Josh Brown's departure for the Rams. Coutu will compete against Olindo Mare for the starting job at kicker this upcoming season.
TO CONCLUDE: I think our first 3 picks (through Bryant) are sure-stayers for the final roster. It is likely that Owen Schmitt will make the team as well. Though I hope Tyler Schmitt will make the cuts, it's possible that he won't. Since the Hawks already have 3 good backs, and I don't think Maurice Morris will be cut, Justin Forsett will probably be let go. Coutu is a big question mark, him staying or not will depend on Olindo Mare's performance; but for now, I like Coutu as the starter.
Lo-Jack was a huge reach. They could have traded down and still got him if they wanted him that badly. Carlson brings toughness to the TE position. A good pick there. And I especially liked the Hawks' selection of Owen Schmitt. He brings toughness at the RB position. The Hawks' selection of Forsett was puzzling. Hopefully the Hawks can find a kicker to replace Josh Brown.
I think Forsett and maybe Schmitt will be more of a special teamer than a RB for us, we need that after our backup LBs left in FA. I like Carlson, he was productive with Brady Quinn taking snaps, but was not as productive when he left. Jackson is a surprise, but so was Tatupu, I have faith in Ruskell. Jackson also can play a pass rushing DT, and should light a fire under Tapp's butt. I also agree Bryant was a HUGE steal, our DTs will be some of the best run stuffers now.
This was a very different draft for any team... The picks went 2 defense, 2 offense and 3 special teamers. I don't understand the DE selection in the first round although I had Jackson rated as the 32nd pick in the draft and he was taken with the 28th pick, not really a reach, and this after the Seahawks traded down... I guess that like the DTs, the Seahawks may initiate a DE rotation to keep them in better shape as the game progresses. I like the Carlson and Bryant picks. Carlson appears to be a steady, heady player not afraid to block as well as go over the middle. Bryant should fit right into the DT rotation and hopefully he'll be more resilient than other DTs the Hawks have had... Schmitt looks like a force to be reckoned with. If he can catch out of the backfield (and I think he can) he might be the Seahawks answer to their blocking back question to spring their ball carrier. Forsett is a kick returner, pure and simple... A long snapper (the dude better be good!) and a good young kicker rounds out this unusual draft... Kind of like they're putting the bow on a Super Bowl run in earnest...
I think the Hawks did a good job of addressing team need and depth. Some of these guys could help the team right away, and signing Triplett was huge. The Hawks could be a powerhouse this season. John Carlson and Coutu should see the field sooner than later.
I think this was a good draft not great and we are going to have to start think QB in the next few years! I thought we might have gone for a reciever but what do I know.......GO HAWKS!
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