SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Round 1 (No. 16 overall) — Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas: The NFL is increasingly reliant on players who can disrupt quarterbacks up the middle – something Murphy can do effectively and likely much more so if teamed alongside veteran DT Leonard Williams.
Round 3 (81, from Saints through Broncos) — Christian Haynes, G, UConn: A 6-3, 317-pounder should immediately compete for a starting spot for a Seattle line in shambles.
Round 4 (118) — Tyrice Knight, LB, UTEP: Knight led the country in solo tackles with 84 as a senior for the Miners. His nose for the football shines against the run thanks to his instincts and closing burst. He rarely misses tackles and will at least be an immediate impact starter on special teams.
Round 4 (121, from Dolphins through Broncos) — AJ Barner, TE, Michigan: Barner’s an ideal in-line tight end who gives the Seahawks another threat in the pass game who can hold his own in most blocking situations.
Round 5 (136, from Panthers through Browns and Broncos) — Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn: Pritchett has ideal size at 6 foot and 190 pounds and ran one of the fastest 40-yard dashes at the combine among cornerbacks. His tackling and character make him an ideal developmental cornerback and he could become a rotational starter in Seattle early on.
Round 6 (179, from Commanders) — Sataoa Laumea, G, Utah: Seattle continues to shore up the interior offensive line with Laumea at a great value selection. A four-year starter for the Utes, Laumea is a great presence in the run game with foot quickness and power.
Round 6 (192) — DJ James, CB, Auburn: Seattle gets one of the better SEC corners in Round 6 here. He is undersized at 175 pounds but has the speed and feet to keep up in coverage. He led Auburn in Pro Football Focus’ defensive grade with an 83.9 in 2023.
Round 6 (207, from 49ers through Broncos) — Michael Jerrell, OT, Findlay: Seattle goes with a player many didn’t see being drafted at all. Jerrell has 40 starts at right tackle with Findlay and has impressive agility for his frame.