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Round 2 - Pick 63 Frank Clark, DE Michigan
The Seahawks found themselves with an inconsistent pass rush last year, and though I really like O'Brien Schofield there really was a massive drop off from Avril/Bennett to the next set of guys. Cassius Marsh getting healthy and adding Clark will give the Seahawks 5 DEs who should see significant time in the rotation, which will allow them to pull back the number of snaps Avril/Bennett see to about 2013 levels, which should make them more productive.
My Grade - B+
I thought the OL was a bigger need than DL, but Clark fills a need/role that will help this team immensely. I am not as concerned as some about the off the field issues, so until it becomes a problem in Seattle, no problem here.
Round 3 - Pick 69 Tyler Lockett, WR Kansas State
Seattle saw what a truly quick WR who runs percise routes can do when Edelman hurt them in the Super Bowl. Lockett is quick, fast and can cut on a dime. His routes are solid and he seems to take a great deal of pride in running good routes, which not all speed guys do. He'll fit nicely in the slot and he's explosive in the return game. He should be an offensive threat.
My Grade - B+
Again, WR to me wasn't that big a need after the Graham deal, but in this case I am leary of how much it costed to move up to get him. I know that there isn't room for all the picks the Hawks had, but, that isn't necessarily a reason to throw them all at 1 3rd rounder.
Round 4 - Pick 130 Terry Poole, OL San Diego State
Poole seems to be exactly what the Seahawks like in an OLman, big and strong. He most likely isn't gonna be a LT, but he should be able to get some playing time everywhere else, and it's his versatility that will be a boon for Seattle.
My Grade - B
There doesn't seem to be much to complain about with this pick except that I wonder if he will become like some many other Cable coached linemen and be solid/great with the run and mediocre/horrible with the pass.
Round 4 - Pick 134 Mark Glowinski, OL West Virginia
People say he's a little raw, but he appears to be a great potential guy. He's another guy who looks like he'll be able to move around the line, which is always a plus.
My Grade - A-
You can never have too many linemen, and adding two mid round versitile linemen will help give the Seahawks some depth this year and a chance to see new talent really take a hold starting next year. I would have loved getting Granu at the end of the second, but PC and JS must not have been as high on him as I was. Seattle needed new linemen, and they added 2 before the end of the 4th, a good day I say.
Round 5 - Pick 170 Tye Smith, CB Towson
Comparisons to Richard Sherman have been bandied about, but the best thing for Smith is that (like Sherman) he will have the opportunity to sit a bit before being thrown into the fray. He should be a contributor early, just not sure if that means he'll be a starter.
My Grade - A
I really like this pick. He's a guy who should be able to help in the slot and in other areas right away, and should be able to develop into a solid CB for Seattle. He does come from a smaller school, so it could take a bit for him to adjust, but I think that this is a solid pick.
Round 6 - Pick 209 Obum Gwacham, DE Oregon State
With Seattle not carrying Bruce Irvin's option, there may be room for someone like Gwacham to make the transition to Irvin's position. He's more raw than Irvin, but I could see him having very similar skill sets that would allow the Seahawks to replace their starting linebacker next year cheaply.
My Grade - A
I've always been big into guys who can be coached into a high ceiling, if done right, they tend to end up like Richard Sherman. PC has a history of hitting on these types of defensive players.
Round 6 - Pick 214 Kristian Sokoli, DT Buffalo
Depth is depth, but I think it could be hard to crack through what is looking like a very crowded DT position.
My Grade - B
If he sticks then all's good, but he has to compete with Brandon Mebane, Jordan Hill, Tony McDaniels, Ahtyba Rubin, D'Anthony Smith, Jimmy Staten and Jesse Williams for however many spots there are.
Round 7 - Pick 248 Ryan Murphy, S Oregon State
Another late rounder for depth. Could be in line as the replacement for Jeron Johnson.
My Grade - B
Always glad to see competition and depth at even the strongest positions. Not sure Shead is a lock at the backup safety spot, so Murphy could make a move and stick with the team.
Overall Grade - A-
I think the Seahawks did a great job finding talent and filling holes. I could see at least 5 and possibly 7 of these picks sticking with the team, which is impressive with how deep Seattle already is.
The Seahawks found themselves with an inconsistent pass rush last year, and though I really like O'Brien Schofield there really was a massive drop off from Avril/Bennett to the next set of guys. Cassius Marsh getting healthy and adding Clark will give the Seahawks 5 DEs who should see significant time in the rotation, which will allow them to pull back the number of snaps Avril/Bennett see to about 2013 levels, which should make them more productive.
My Grade - B+
I thought the OL was a bigger need than DL, but Clark fills a need/role that will help this team immensely. I am not as concerned as some about the off the field issues, so until it becomes a problem in Seattle, no problem here.
Round 3 - Pick 69 Tyler Lockett, WR Kansas State
Seattle saw what a truly quick WR who runs percise routes can do when Edelman hurt them in the Super Bowl. Lockett is quick, fast and can cut on a dime. His routes are solid and he seems to take a great deal of pride in running good routes, which not all speed guys do. He'll fit nicely in the slot and he's explosive in the return game. He should be an offensive threat.
My Grade - B+
Again, WR to me wasn't that big a need after the Graham deal, but in this case I am leary of how much it costed to move up to get him. I know that there isn't room for all the picks the Hawks had, but, that isn't necessarily a reason to throw them all at 1 3rd rounder.
Round 4 - Pick 130 Terry Poole, OL San Diego State
Poole seems to be exactly what the Seahawks like in an OLman, big and strong. He most likely isn't gonna be a LT, but he should be able to get some playing time everywhere else, and it's his versatility that will be a boon for Seattle.
My Grade - B
There doesn't seem to be much to complain about with this pick except that I wonder if he will become like some many other Cable coached linemen and be solid/great with the run and mediocre/horrible with the pass.
Round 4 - Pick 134 Mark Glowinski, OL West Virginia
People say he's a little raw, but he appears to be a great potential guy. He's another guy who looks like he'll be able to move around the line, which is always a plus.
My Grade - A-
You can never have too many linemen, and adding two mid round versitile linemen will help give the Seahawks some depth this year and a chance to see new talent really take a hold starting next year. I would have loved getting Granu at the end of the second, but PC and JS must not have been as high on him as I was. Seattle needed new linemen, and they added 2 before the end of the 4th, a good day I say.
Round 5 - Pick 170 Tye Smith, CB Towson
Comparisons to Richard Sherman have been bandied about, but the best thing for Smith is that (like Sherman) he will have the opportunity to sit a bit before being thrown into the fray. He should be a contributor early, just not sure if that means he'll be a starter.
My Grade - A
I really like this pick. He's a guy who should be able to help in the slot and in other areas right away, and should be able to develop into a solid CB for Seattle. He does come from a smaller school, so it could take a bit for him to adjust, but I think that this is a solid pick.
Round 6 - Pick 209 Obum Gwacham, DE Oregon State
With Seattle not carrying Bruce Irvin's option, there may be room for someone like Gwacham to make the transition to Irvin's position. He's more raw than Irvin, but I could see him having very similar skill sets that would allow the Seahawks to replace their starting linebacker next year cheaply.
My Grade - A
I've always been big into guys who can be coached into a high ceiling, if done right, they tend to end up like Richard Sherman. PC has a history of hitting on these types of defensive players.
Round 6 - Pick 214 Kristian Sokoli, DT Buffalo
Depth is depth, but I think it could be hard to crack through what is looking like a very crowded DT position.
My Grade - B
If he sticks then all's good, but he has to compete with Brandon Mebane, Jordan Hill, Tony McDaniels, Ahtyba Rubin, D'Anthony Smith, Jimmy Staten and Jesse Williams for however many spots there are.
Round 7 - Pick 248 Ryan Murphy, S Oregon State
Another late rounder for depth. Could be in line as the replacement for Jeron Johnson.
My Grade - B
Always glad to see competition and depth at even the strongest positions. Not sure Shead is a lock at the backup safety spot, so Murphy could make a move and stick with the team.
Overall Grade - A-
I think the Seahawks did a great job finding talent and filling holes. I could see at least 5 and possibly 7 of these picks sticking with the team, which is impressive with how deep Seattle already is.
