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.