This is my final 2020 mock draft to send to the Huddle Report for scoring.
Here’s a few quick Seahawks thoughts before getting into the mock…
— This whole draft is about working out the right range for Seattle to address all of their needs. D-line, O-line, receiver, running back, nickel.
— At the top of the draft the strength is receiver, offensive tackle and running back. In the late second and third round, there’s going to be some nice value on the defensive line.
— A lot of people will just want the team to draft a pass rusher or offensive lineman first. And that’s fine. But the objective is to adequately address a number of needs — not tick off each need by order of importance.
— John Schneider mentioned in yesterday’s press conference that the additions made to the offensive line gave them the best opportunity to go best player available with their top pick. I don’t think this means they won’t go O-line first but it was an interesting remark, combined with a reiteration of how difficult it is to find offensive linemen in the draft. Does the overloading of the O-line provide the freedom to draft a skill player first?
— Pete Carroll and Schneider both talked about how difficult it’s going to be for young players this year, with the lack of rookie camps and OTA’s. More than ever they could be seeking physically and mentally mature players with their early picks.
— The language used when discussing Jadeveon Clowney felt quite deliberate. It was basically, ‘we’ve moved on because we had to but you just never know…‘ — and I took that to mean they hold out some hope of bringing him back still. After all, they haven’t added anyone else. And while they noted the 15.5 sacks provided by Benson Mayowa and Bruce Irvin in 2019 — they combined for only 7.5 the year before. The complete lack of activity involving Clowney, Everson Griffen, Yannick Ngakoue and Matt Judon makes me think this is a situation that will be addressed after the draft. They run a serious risk of missing out altogether, of course, but it might benefit them to have the rest of the league see a glaring need if it masks your true intentions over the next three days.
Onto the mock draft… and I have the Seahawks making a first round pick…
Final 2020 mock draft
#1 Cincinnati — Joe Burrow (QB, LSU)
#2 Washington — Chase Young (EDGE, Ohio State)
#3 Detroit — Jeff Okudah (CB, Ohio State)
#4 New York Giants — Tristan Wirfs (G, Iowa)
#5 Miami — Andrew Thomas (T, Georgia)
#6 LA Chargers — Justin Herbert (QB, Miami)
#7 Carolina — Derrick Brown (DT, Auburn)
#8 Arizona — Jedrick Wills (G, Alabama)
#9 Tampa Bay (v/JAX) — Mekhi Becton (T, Louisville)
#10 Atlanta (v/CLE) — Isaiah Simmons (LB, Clemson)
#11 New York Jets — CeeDee Lamb (WR, Oklahoma)
#12 Las Vegas — Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Alabama)
#13 San Francisco — Henry Ruggs (WR, Alabama)
#14 Jacksonville — C.J. Henderson (CB, Florida)
#15 Denver — Jerry Jeudy (WR, Alabama)
#16 Cleveland (v/ATL) — Ezra Cleveland (T, Boise State)
#17 Dallas — Cesar Ruiz (C, Michigan)
#18 Miami — Jordan Love (QB Utah State)
#19 Las Vegas (v/CHI) — A.J. Terrell (CB, Clemson)
#20 Jacksonville (v/LA) — Javon Kinlaw (DT, South Carolina)
#21 Philadelphia — Justin Jefferson (WR, LSU)
#22 Minnesota (v/BUF) — Denzel Mims (WR, Baylor)
#23 New England — Kenneth Murray (LB, Oklahoma)
#24 New Orleans — Brandon Aiyuk (WR, Arizona State)
#25 Minnesota — Jaylon Johnson (CB, Utah)
#26 Miami (v/HOU) — K’Lavon Chaisson (DE, LSU)
#27 Green Bay (v/SEA) — Jalen Reagor (WR, TCU)
#28 Baltimore — Patrick Queen (LB, LSU)
#29 Tennessee — Isaiah Wilson (T, Georgia)
#30 Seattle — Jonathan Taylor (RB, Wisconsin)
#31 LA Chargers (v/SF) — Austin Jackson (T, USC)
#32 Kansas City — Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, LSU)
The trades explained
Trade #1 — Tampa Bay (#14) to Jacksonville (#9)
The Buccs are all-in on the Tom Brady experiment. They move up five spots to get right tackle Mekhi Becton.
Trade #2 — Atlanta (#16) to Cleveland (#14)
The Falcons are being touted for a move up. The money is on them trading up for a corner but don’t rule out Isaiah Simmons as an alternative.
Trade #3 — Green Bay (#30) to Seattle (#27)
The Packers and Seahawks have struck a deal in round one the last two years. They make it a hat-trick here — with the Packers leaping ahead of Baltimore to get the receiver they want.
Trade #4 — LA Chargers (#37) to San Francisco (#31)
The Chargers need a left tackle and the Niners need extra picks. LA moves back into the late first round for Austin Jackson.
Thoughts on the Seahawks pick
Seattle could do a number of different things. Their biggest need is pass rush — so it won’t be a surprise if they trade down into a range where a player such as Josh Uche or Julian Okwara can be selected. They could do with competition at offensive tackle — so the likes of Robert Hunt, Isaiah Wilson, Austin Jackson, Ezra Cleveland and Josh Jones are all options. They’ve regularly tapped into the strength of a draft early — and this year that’s receiver.
Over the weekend I wrote about the need to become tougher, stronger and better along both lines. I mocked Hunt, who can play guard or tackle, to the Seahawks in my seven round mock draft at the weekend.
So why Jonathan Taylor in this final scenario?
It’s a top-heavy running back class — with potential superstars available early. When John Schneider says the O-line additions give them the best possible opportunity to go BPA first up, this could be what he’s talking about.
From a sheer talent point of view, Taylor and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are top-20 in this class. They’d only be available at #27 or later because of the way the league views running back value in 2020. So while ideally you’d wait on the position and address another need — this is an opportunity to get a great player with your top pick.
The value range for defensive linemen is going to be the second and third round. So they can still address those needs later. They can get a DaVon Hamilton, Raekwon Davis, Leki Fotu or Justin Madubuike to play inside. They can get a Josh Uche, Julian Okwara, Jabari Zuniga or Darrell Taylor. They can also find a way to add a receiver — such as South Carolina’s brilliant Bryan Edwards.
Furthermore, Taylor is a perfect fit for the offensive scheme and his physical profile is perfectly matched to the Seahawks’ ideals at running back. There’s a reason he’s been expressing his interest in Seattle during interviews. He knows that this would be a good match.
Chris Carson is recovering from a broken hip and has had an injury plagued career in college and the pro’s. Rashaad Penny is recovering from a serious knee injury. Seattle wants to run the ball and the offense struggled mightily when their depth was depleted at the end of last season.
Drafting Taylor gives you a potential star to pair with Russell Wilson for the next five years. He’ll be able to contribute early, unlike many other rookies during this coronavirus impacted year. There’d be no pressure to extend Carson. Yes — it’s another running back and many would protest against that. But if you want the Seahawks to do two things — get one of the best players in the draft and still fill their needs — this is an opportunity to do that.
Taylor might not last to #27 or #30, of course. He could easily go to the Dolphins at #18 or #26. Watch out for the Buccs too. If that was the case — I think they’d probably trade deeper into the draft and that would bring the offensive linemen, Josh Uche and the receivers into play. And let’s be right here — that scenario is just as likely as them taking Taylor in the late first.
This is a draft filled with unknowns and question marks. Taylor is one of the few players with a full testing profile, a long and productive college career, high character and major upside. He’s a physical, exciting playmaker and he’d be a good selection for the Seahawks late in the first round.
Whether he’s the pick or not — the Seahawks need to come out of this draft having bolstered the D-line and pass rush, added a nickel corner and running back and they need to tap into the great receiver class at some point. If possible, they also need to draft a developmental left tackle to train behind Duane Brown.
When I review the horizontal board I published over the last few days, there’s a clear pathway to be able to address all of these needs. As with any draft, the key is to pick the spots where you can hit every position. A draft is a puzzle where you have to match up the prospects you want with positional needs and the best range to address those needs.
The Seahawks can do that this year.
Before I hand over to Dave and the mock draft competition — I wanted to say a few words to the community here. This has been, without doubt, the busiest draft season we’ve had in +11 years of doing this blog. That’s mainly been due to the lockdown, of course, but I’ve really appreciated all of your contributions in the comments section, your feedback and your support.
I’d like to give a special mention to ‘Sea Mode’ for creating the graphic at the top of the page and for his continued presence as an active member of the community. To all of the regulars, the newbies and those who don’t comment that often — thank you.
Blogging is yesterday’s news by and large. The times have moved on to YouTube and 220-character analysis on Twitter. Yet there’s still a group of people who enjoy long form articles and I’m grateful that you’re willing to indulge a bloke from Yorkshire in his interest of the Seahawks and the NFL draft.
Cheers.
Mock draft competition
One of our community members (Dave) wanted to put together a mock draft competition this year. He explains below how to get involved…
SDB Mock Draft Competition Submission Post
Quick recap folks,
Pick 12 players that you think Seattle will draft. They can be in any round, at any pick and you can use the same pick multiple times. The goal is to get the most ‘hits’. For tie breaking purposes, please format your picks by round & overall pick number (1.27 2.59 etc.) You can go here for a visual of who holds each pick in the draft. If you feel the need to explain your mock please do so below your entry.
How to WIN?
1. Whoever gets the highest number of correct players drafted by the Seahawks with their 12 picks shall be crowned the winner!
2. In the event of a tie, whoever has the highest number of correct players chosen in the correct round wins.
3. In the event of a further tie, whoever has their correct players selected closest to their actual overall draft number is the winner. (Ex; Blogger A guessed 3.101 & the actual slot was 5.150 for a difference of 49. Blogger B guessed 6.194 & the actual slot was 6.184 for a difference of 10. Blogger B wins)
4. Coin toss
Be sure to post your mock draft entries in this thread before the cut off time of 8pm EDT / 5pm PDT on Thursday, April 23rd. If you guess even 1 correct you’ll beat my sham entry posted below!
2.41 Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
2.59 Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
3.71 Akeem Davis-Gaither, OLB, Appalachian State
3.71 Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
3.80 Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
3.101 A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College
4.121 Robert Hunt, OL, Louisiana
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
4.144 Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulsa
6.214 Thakarius “BoPete” Keyes, CB, Tulane
6.214 Calvin Taylor Jr., DL, Kentucky
6.214 Kamren Curl, DB, Arkansas
Enjoy! –DC–
Good luck to everyone taking part. I will arrange a prize for the winner.
Pre-draft links and podcasts
I took part in two podcasts last night. I’ve posted the embed links below for both:
Here are some other key links:
Seahawks 2020 draft guide
Seahawks seven-round mock draft
Horizontal board and thoughts on the importance of addressing the trenches
If you missed any of our lockdown interview series, here are the links to listen to all of the conversations:
Jim Nagy (Senior Bowl Executive Director)
Robert Hunt (G/T, Louisiana-Lafayette)
Damien Lewis (G, LSU)
Cesar Ruiz (C, Michigan)
Lance Zierlein (NFL.com analyst)
Scot McCloughan (former NFL GM)
Michael Lombardi (former NFL GM)
Mike Renner (PFF draft analyst)
Tony Pauline (Draft insider)
Prince Tega Wanogho (T, Auburn)
Raekwon Davis (DT, Alabama)
Amik Robertson (CB, Louisiana Tech)
Kyle Whittingham (Head Coach, Utah)
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Rob, you make being a Seahawks fan a privilege. Thanks so much for your content. And thanks to this community for the best comment section in sports journalism.
You’ve absolutely outdone yourself this year. Thank you for all of the content and for being consistently level-headed and insightful. This site has made the last month just a bit more bearable. Much appreciated, Rob. Thank you!
Thanks Mike
Rob,
Your content is first-rate in any year, but this year, it has made muddling through this Covid-19 crisis just a little bit easier. Thank you.
Thanks buddy
Fantastic work again this year, Rob. Thanks!
Thank you!
A very special thank you to you as well Rob. I know we have locked horns a couple times on here but its never personal, its always debate because we both love our team. I agree with the special thanks to Sea Mode, Volume 12 and others as the discussions in here are as much fun as the articles Rob posts. I cant believe the draft is here as It feels like these 4 months of the year take forever. Good luck to all in the draft competition as I plan on taking home the trophy. Or coming in last place which would be fun too.
Also do we post our draft results on this thread or will there be a separate one tomorrow?
I think they are posting a blog just for the contest but not sure.
Post your submissions in this thread
Thank you
Thanks for another awesome year, Rob. You’re the best.
Thanks Coleslaw
Thanks for everything, Rob.
I like the pick, though knowing this FO, if they are sitting there at 30 with Taylor, Jackson, and CEH (and others) still sitting there, I’d be surprised if they didn’t at least try to make another small move back.
I think you’re probably right
Rob, amazing content this draft season, really appreciate the work you do and it’s been especially good during this lockdown so thanks!
If they get Taylor or CEH I’ll do the “Mina Kimes”
https://twitter.com/LeBatard_Reddit/status/1124452774765367296
Wasn’t that the person who was one of the main instigators in the Pete Carroll Jordan Peterson drama?
Incredible work this draft season Rob!
Truly amazing the amount and quality of the content you have put out. I think the regulars here on the blog have realized just how special the work you do is and now it is finally starting to be recognized on a more national scale which as been long overdue and I hope only the beginning.
Thanks Trevor
I’d be fine with Jonathon Taylor. Putting Joe Burrow aside because of RW, I dream of either Chase Young, CeeDee Lamb, Derrick Brown, or Isaiah Simmons, my four favorite players at the top of the board not named Burrow. Sometimes I think Okudah might be the best player at his position in the entire draft, but I just wouldn’t go CB for the Hawks if I was to go that high. Nor could I make up my mind on who the best OLman was, so I put that aside.
My mouth waters at the thought of Chase Young getting after the QB. Or CeeDee Lamb teaming up with Metcalf, Tyler, Olsen, Dissley, etc… to make an absolute killer team of targets for RW. Or Derrick Brown monstering the middle of the line for years. Or Isaiah Simmons just hawking everywhere in every way on the D.
But none of those are going to happen.
Just looking forward to the hammers finally dropping the next three days.
Great stuff. As always. You da man.
*Cheers*
Love your site Rob. This is my first post even though this has been my go to site for several years. My entry into comp:
2.33 Jonathan Taylor
2.51 Uche
2.51 Okwara
2.64 Willie Gay Jr
3.101 Leki Fotu
4.133 Shenault
4.133 Duvernay
4.144 Greenard
6.180 Tart
6.180 Patmon
6.214 Trey Adams
Thanks El Paso
Posters, please comment after submission. Thanks.
2.41 Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
2.59 Julian Okwara, DE, ND
3.71 Josh Uche, Edge, Mich
3.72 Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
3.80 Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
3.101 A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College
4.121 Jabari Zuniga, Edge, FL
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
4.144 Willie Gay- LB/SS Miss St.
5.150 Trey Adams, OT, Washington
6.210 Jonathan Greenard, Edge, FL
6.212 Ron’Dell Carter, Edge, JMU
Go Hawks! Definitely expect a trade for a player (hey J’ville).
Love your draft. Great job being first. That is a win all by itself!
Think you are supposed to pick 12 players and you have 11… not sure if you want to adjust your submission?
2.33 Jonathan Taylor
2.51 Uche
2.51 Okwara
2.64 Willie Gay Jr
3.101 Leki Fotu
3.101 Marlon Davidson
4.133 Shenault
4.133 Duvernay
4.144 Greenard
6.180 Tart
6.180 Patmon
6.214 Trey Adams
Thanks Hawkcrazy!
1/27 Jonathan Taylor
1/27 Isaiah Wilson
2/59 Julian Okwara
2/59 Josh Uche
2/64 Jabari Zuniga
2/64 Chase Claypool
2/64 Devon Hamilton
3/101 Amik Robertson
3/101 Bryan Edwards
4/133 Leki Fotu
4/144 Teair Tart
6/214 Antonio Gibson
We get twelve guesses, so I thought stick them on the existing Seahawks picks. It is only for tiebreakers that the round and pick matter. If I tie for the win that is good enough. Also, seems much unknown in the late rounds and positions of lesser needs, so overpick some of the perceived favorites and a couple lesser ones to up the odds.
Thanks Rob. On and on and on we go, and still it is not enough praise and acknowledgement to convey the appreciation, enjoyment and interest. We need a poet to due it justice.
…do it justice. Maybe the poet will be good at grammar?
U da man Rob.
For making so many lead ups to the draft so special, we thank you. Not sure if other fan bases have something this elaborate with such a unique focus on their teams.
Viva Long Form!
Thank you!
Excellent job this draft season Rob. Even though we don’t always see things the same way, I respect your opinions & the work you put in doing this. There’s no where else to get a fraction of the content you provide. I think an impact RB is a must & would love the selection of Taylor. What would be the compensation dropping 3 spots?
Thanks — and possibly a R4
1.27: RB Jonathan Taylor
2.42: WR Jalen Reagor
2.44: DE Josh Uche
2.59: DT Raekwon Davis
2.64: WR Chase Claypool
3.73: OL Robert Hunt
3.101: CB Bryce Hall
4.133: LB Willie Gay Jr
4.144: RB Cam Akers
5.157: DT Leki Fotu
5.165: DE Trevis Gipson
6.189: OL Kevin Dotson
Great draft. I love the balance and the names.
I’m just stealing all your best ideas.
2.43 Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
2.59 Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
2.64 DaVon Hamilton, DL, Ohio State
3.70 Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
3.101 Matt Peart, OL, UConn
4.133 Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
4.144 Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulsa
5.178 Amik Robertson, DB, Lousiana Tech
5.178 Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
5.196 Alex Taylor, OL, SC State
6.214 Kevin Dotson, OL, Louisiana
7.255 James Morgan, QB, Florida International
Reply fail. Its been awhile.
I presented not a single original idea. My draft was a digest of the community opinions on this.
Rob, hands down the best draft content and seahawks information this offseason. Excellent job man. Glad to see you are getting more recognition for your work.
Also- extremely happy if this draft goes this way! Jonathan Taylor is a stud. Plus Raekwon Davis! Plus Robert Hunt & Edwards!??! These would be great fits for the Hawks both scheme and culture.
Thanks Jordan
Rob, thank you for helping me think more clearly about the draft, for giving my too actively worried mind a place to rest nearly every day, for the indulgence of your time to all of us. I appreciate you so much. I look forward to better times, and the opportunity to drink a beer together, talk Seahawks and to let you know personally how much your work, especially this year, has meant to me.
I’m a better, smarter fan from reading your blog. I love sports so much. I’ve missed live games deeply. Let’s hope we get back to it all, better than we were.
Well said, and thank you
I’m going with Patrick Queen at #27, something it’s probably best for JS and PC to keep very quiet about given the interest at #28.
I usually competitions like this draft one. But I just KNOW I’m going to be wrong. So I abstain.
Good luck to the winner. 🙂
If you are going to be wrong, then pick the players you do not want. Anything for the team!
I feel like I’d be picking numbers on the roulette wheel. LOL I just hope I feel happy and inspired as a fan when all is said and done. I’m just not as smart or knowledgeable when it comes to this draft plotting. I just appreciate those like Rob and others who are. 🙂
You can do the George Costanza “opposites” & play to lose. Then the pressure is off. Besides, it’s not really about you. It’s about applying all of the passionate work everyone has done to tap into the minds and patterns of Pete & John.
“GET IN THERE brother!!!”
Yup. That’s me. The George Costanza of draft predictors.
Here is my entry
2.43 OT Austin Jackson
2.43 OT Ezra Cleveland
2.43 C Cesar Ruiz
2.50 WR Jalen Reagor
2.50 WR Bryan Edwards
2.50 WR Michael Pittman Jr
2.59 DE Julian Okwara
2.59 OLB Joshua Uche
2.64 DE Curtis Weaver
2.64 DE Jabari Zuniga
3.101 DT Rashard Lawrence
4.133 RB Zach Moss
Clever submission
Looks like a winner.
Off to bed.
Draft day tomorrow
Another great year of draft content. Thanks as always Rob!
Thanks!
2020 Seahawks Draft Blog Mock Competition Picks
R1 Johnathan Taylor (RB/Wisc)
R2 Josh Uche (Mich)
R2 Raekwon Davis (DL /Alb)
R2 Chase Claypool (WR /ND)
R2 Jabari Zungia (DE/FLA)
R3 Cam Akers (RB/FSU)
R3 Bryan Edwards (WR/SC)
R3 Davon Hamilton (DT/Ohio St)
R4 Amik Robertson (CB/Ltech)
R4 Trevis Gipson (DE/Tulsa)
R4 Hakeem Adeniji (OL /Kan)
R7 Madre Harper (CB)
Get some numbers in there Trevor. Don’t want to lose on a tie-breaker via default.
Schneiders draft room😂
https://twitter.com/CHawk_Talk/status/1253123283349680129?s=19
1.27 Jonathan Taylor
2.10 Josh Uche
2.27 Raekwon Davis
2.30 Jeremy Chinn
2.32 Robert Hunt
3.9 Darrell Taylor
3.20 Davon Hamilton
4.38 Lynn Bowden Jr.
5.4 Lamical Perine
6.4 Trevis Gipson
6.35 Casey Toohill
7.15 John Reid
Sorry, here is with actual pick #s like you asked:
1.27 Jonathan Taylor
2.42 Josh Uche
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.62 Jeremy Chinn
2.64 Robert Hunt
3.73 Darrell Taylor
3.84 Davon Hamilton
4.140 Lynn Bowden Jr.
5.145 Lamical Perine
6.177 Trevis Gipson
6.208 Casey Toohill
7.229 John Reid
Thanks! Makes it much easier to score. I’m too lazy to decode anything.
Thanks for doing this DC, completely understand.
If I posted something like this on field gills I’d get blocked. Its liberating.
Here’s my draft! Good luck all. Go Hawks!
R1 KJ Hamler
R2 Prince Tega Wanagho
R2 Raekwon Davis
R2 Robert Hunt
R2 Chase Claypool
R2 Jabari Zuniga
R3 Devon Hamilton
R3 Davion Taylor
R4 AJ Dillon
R5 Kelvin Dotson
R6 Oluwole Betiku Jr
R6 Madre Harper
thanks, i’d be on field gills without you.
lol
1.27- Javon Kinlaw
1.30- Jonathan Taylor
1.30 – Isiah Wilson
2.59 – Willie Gay
2.59 – Chase Claypool
2.64 – Devon Hamilton
2.64 – Jabari Zuniga
3.101 – Antonio Gibson
3.101 – Darrel Taylor
4.133 – Darnell Mooney
4.133 – Lynn Bowden
4.144 – Dalton Keene
6.214 – Alex Taylor
Penalty flag! 13 men on the field.
I don’t want you DQ’d on a technicality.
I propose that we just drop the extras at the end if too many are submitted. Or should it be the beginning, as a form of punishment?
He’s got time to cut one out & resubmit. You can go under but you can’t go over.
I can’t count apparently. I’ll take Kinlaw off the board. Thanks for noticing.
Hey guys, this link didn’t post above to tankathon for the visual of all 7 rounds and the overall pick numbers. I’ll attempt it here.
http://www.tankathon.com/nfl/full_draft
Thanks for this. It’s very handy.
So Gill Brandt and Daniel Jeremiah both spoke about rumors that Chris Jones is on trade block. Please God, please.
Hope you get some good sleep Rob, I likely will not.
My picks:
1.30 Jonathan Taylor RB
2.50 Raekwon Davis DL
2.50 Isaiah Wilson T
2.59 Robert Hunt G
2.59 Josh Ushe edge
2.64 Davon Hamilton DL
2.64 Bryan Edwards WR
3.110 Bryce Hall CB
3.110 Willie Gay Jr LB
4.133 Cesar Ruiz C/G
4.133 Brandon Aiyuk WR
6.214 Darrell Taylor edge
I have increased my draft interest (have been following for a couple decades) and it is mainly due to the incredible efforts by Rob and hordes of commenters. Keep on keeping on.
Nice work!
Cesar Ruiz in the 4th would be a huge twist…
R1/30: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
R2/37: Ross Blacklock, DT/3T, TCU
R2/59: Julian Okwara, Edge, Notre Dame
R2/64: Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
R3/77: AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College
R3/77: Zack Moss, RB, Utah
R3/91: Leki Fotu, NT/1T, Utah
R4/112: Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
R4/133: Logan Stenberg, OG, Kentucky
R5/154: Amik Robertson, NCB, Louisiana Tech
R5/159: Darnell Mooney, WR, Tulane
R6/196: Davion Taylor, OLB, Colorado
Thanks Rob! Excellent content as usual.
1.27. Jonathan Taylor
1.27. Jalen Raegor
2.36. Raekwon Davis
2.50. Robert Hunt
2.64. Bryan Edwards
2.64. Ben Bartch
2.64. DaVon Hamilton
3.75. Bryce Hall
3.75. Cam Akers
3.101. Zack Moss
3.101. KJ Hamler
4.133. Leki Fotu
That draft would kill it!
https://twitter.com/bcondotta/status/1253121755482222592?s=19
I’d take him back for one year on an absolute bargain but that would be IT
Tony said that to us last week, Bob.
Cheers Rob. The Seahawks fandom is immeasurably better thanks to your contributions. Here’s to many more years of draft talk to come!
Contest Entry:
1.30: RB Jonathan Taylor
1.32: WR Jalen Reagor
2.34: DE Yetur Gross-Matos
2.35: OL Robert Hunt
2.46: DE Josh Uche
2.64: DT Raekwon Davis
3.101:DT DaVon Hamilton
4.133: LB Willie Gay Jr
4.144: RB Joshua Kelley
5.162: DT Leki Fotu
5.165: CB Michael Ojemudia
6.214: WR Devin Duvernay
Fuck…
It looks like YN going to Las Vegas.
Breaking from @DraftCampbell: The Raiders and Jaguars are close to a trade involving Yannick Ngakoue and a first-round pick – https://t.co/kL0FLAeNPr
Good. Tired of talking about him as an option.
“DITTO”, AND THE COST!
Pick 19 is pretty rich for a Yannick that you’re having to pay $21mil+ per year for.
Good riddance.
This makes some things very clear now…. thankfully.
The Jags are being greedy bitches and want 12. I’d tell them to pick a cheek at that point.
YDWHA
But seriously after his twitter shenanigans that is a headache I don’t want to take on
On another note
Walter football.com seriously needs another graphics update
Why would anyone give up an R1 after YNs twitter rant at the owner this week? Apart from Bill O’Brien of course…
Would love to take Taylor in hopes that he improves the fumbling issues, pass blocking and becomes a better receiver.
Do you guys think those three things are what’s keeping him from being a top 10 pick?
Man trading out of the spot where Jalen Reagor gets drafted to take a RB breaks my heart but Thanks for helping fill a lot of time during the virus Rob.
My picks
1.27 Austin Jackson OT USC
1.32 Jalen Reagor WR TCU
2.42 Isaiah Wilson OT Georgia
2.59 Julian Okwara DE Notre Dame
3.70 Jabari Zuniga DE Florida
3.75 Jordan Elliott DT Missouri
3.101 Zack Moss RB Utah
3.101 Willie Gay Jr. OLB Mississippi State
4.133 Robert Hunt OT Louisiana
4.133 John Hightower WR Boise State
5.154 Hunter Bryant TE Washington
6.214 Kendall Coleman DE Syracuse
2.42 Julian Okwara, DE, Notre Dame
2.59 Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio St
2.64 Robert Hunt,T/G, La-Lafayette
3.75 Antonio Gibson, RB, Memphis
3.101 Quez Watkins, WR, So Miss
4.116 John Reid, CB, Penn St
4.120 Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA
4.133 Cameron Brown, LB, Penn St
5.153 Freddie Swain, WR, Florida
6.185 Madre Harper, CB, SIU
6.214 Nate Evans, LB, Central Florida
7.223 Tevien Feaster, RB, South Carolina
Good form, and nice late detail. A definite contender!
Rob,
I’m currently a college student and your content has kept me sufficiently distracted during my monotonous online classes. For that, I thank you.
Thanks Vik!
Thanks for the incredible content this year and every year, Rob.
Not a fan of RB with our top pick, though. I sincerely hope we focus on the LoS early and often. Taylor is a nice player but the positional value of RBs is low. We should prioritize OT, DT, DE and get a running back, like Dillon or Akers, in the middle rounds.
Taylor might be the BPA when our pick comes up but we’re so desperate for DL that this is the year I want them to draft for NEED over BPA. Let’s just get a half dozen defenders at the top of the draft and see who emerges. OL, WR, RB are deep enough that we might get some bargains later…
Defend-able position, but what defenders early. This is what makes this draft interesting, and worth our debate. I can only speculate all over myself, but many others say offense at the end of the first start of the 2nd. Remember, only 11 on the field at a time and that means you need somebody really good at every position. Nickle corner, DE, DT, RB, RT all look really important. Maybe FB?
Thanks Saxon
Definitely a defendable position. My only concern is that there is a good possibility that all half-dozen of those DL picks at the top of the draft (although we don’t actually have any picks at the top of the draft) could never emerge. There just isn’t anyone who stands out after about pick #20.
2.46 Zack Baun
2.46 Ross Blacklock
2.59 Clyde Edweards-Helaire
2.59 Cam Akers
2.64 Michael Pittman
3.77 Robert Hunt
3.95 Chase Claypool
3.95 Van Jefferson
3.101 Damien Lewis
4.133 Trevis Gipson
4.144 Nick Harris
6.214 Tanner Muse
1.27: Jonathan Taylor
2.35: Isaiah Wilson
2.59: Raekwon Davis
2.59: Jabari Zuniga
2.59: JK Dobbins
2.64: Bryan Edwards
2.64: DaVon Hamilton
3.101: Cam Akers
4.133: Zach Moss
4.144: Hakeem Adeniji
5.162: Madre Harper
6.214: Trey Adams
Thanks for another great year on the blog Rob! This blog and community is truly one of a kind and I am very appreciative of all your hard work through the years to keep this blog going! Cheers
Rob, really enjoy the website and no doubt the best place for Hawks analysis. Here we go…
2.39 Julian Okwara
2.45 Joshua Uche
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.64 Brandon Aiyuk
3.64 Willy Gay
3.70 Prince Tega Wanogho
3.101 Cam Akers
3.101 Ben Bartch
4.117 Davon Hamilton
4.133 Bryce Hall
4.144 Robert Hunt
4.144 Van Jefferson
Thanks!
Trade back with Denver and Minnesota
2.46 OT Isaiah Wilson
2.59 DE Jabari Zuniga
3.83 SAM/LEO Darrell Taylor
3.89 LB Willie Gay Jr
3.95 DT Davon Hamilton
3.101 WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
3.105 RB Zack Moss
4.133 CB Michael Ojemudia
4.144 G Robert Hunt
5.178 WR Joe Reed
6.181 LB Anfernee Jennings
6.214 OT Trey Adams
Long time uber lurker here. Rob you are incredible, thank you for what you do!
1.27 Yetur Gross-Matos
1.27 Jonathan Taylor
1.30 Raekwon Davis
2.35 Michael Pittman Jr.
2.45 Julian Okwara
2.50 Darrell Taylor
2.59 Robert Hunt
2.59 Jeremy Chinn
2.64 Ashtyn Davis
3.101 Van Jefferson
4.133 Amik Robertson
4.133 Leki Fetu
Thanks Chadzilla (great name)
1.30 DE Yetur Gross-Matos
2.34 WR Jalen Reagor
2.37 LB Josh Uche
2. 41 DT Raekwon Davis
2. 59 WR Chase Claypool
2. 64 DE Jabari Zuniga
3. 75 DT Davon Hamilton
3. 95 CB Amik Robertson
3. 101 WR Antonio Gandy-Golden
4. 133 WR Joe Reed
4. 144 DB Julian Blackmon
6. 214 OL Daishawn Dixon
2.39 Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
2.39 Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
2.39 Josh Uche, OLB, Michigan
2.59 Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
2.64 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU
3.70 Davon Hamilton, DT, OSU
3.101 Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
3.101 Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA
4.133 Davion Taylor, OLB, Colorado
4.144 Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulsa
4.144 Antoine Brooks Jr., S, Maryland
6.214 Michael Onwenu, OG, Michigan
2.35 Jonathon Taylor
2.35 Isaiah Wilson
2.50 Zach Uche
2.50 Raekon Davis
2.59 Robert Hunt
2.64 Chase Claypool
2.64 DaVon Hamilton
3.75 Willie Gay
3.75 Logan Wilson
4.133 Trevis Gipson
5.162 Amik Robertson
6.214 Tyler Biadasz
Reply
Is Zach Uche the result of a science experiment gone right?
Maybe he is hoping for half a point credit on getting either Baun or Uche correct…
lol … took me bit to get Jace’s half point comment re Zack Baun and Josh Uche 1/2 of each name and a science experiment you guys are way more clever than someone just old and slow. But I meant Josh Ushe. Just typed it in wrong… like many others I need an edit button please accept this as changing my entry to reflect the proper person. Good luck everyone.
So amended submission with Josh Uche proper name is
2.35 Jonathon Taylor
2.35 Isaiah Wilson
2.50 Zosh Uche
2.50 Raekon Davis
2.59 Robert Hunt
2.64 Chase Claypool
2.64 DaVon Hamilton
3.75 Willie Gay
3.75 Logan Wilson
4.133 Trevis Gipson
5.162 Amik Robertson
6.214 Tyler Biadasz
Zosh Uche is getting pretty close. Heck, close enough for horse shoes and hand grenades.
Haha best thread ever.. needed that today!
Hahaha for this thread alone, I hope the Hawks pick one of Baun or Uche
Thanks for putting this together Dave!
And thanks for the great content Rob! I have never thought to comment before but I think I have read most of the articles since 2013.
Here goes!
2.42: Raekwon Davis, DL
2.50: Jabari Zuniga, DE
2.64: Chase Claypool, WR
3.82: Matt Peart, OT
3.101: Kyle Dugger, S
4.133: Zack Moss, RB
4.144: Trevis Gipson, DE
5.170: Joe Reed, WR (KR)
6.201: John Reid, Nickel
6.214: Tyler Biadiasz, C
7.233: Benito Jones, DT
7.251: Evan Weaver, LB
My pleasure Jimmy!
Thanks for all the great content. Truly made some difficult times a bit easier. Nice having something to give our minds a little getaway.
Contest Entry:
2. (42) Raquan Davis
2. (59) Davon Hamilton
2. (59) Jabari Zuniga
2. (64) Robert Hunt
2. (64) Matt Peart
3. (99) Cam Akers
3. (99) Bryan Edwards
3. (101) Van Jefferson
3. (101) Zack Moss
4. (110) Davion Taylor
4. (110) Leki Fotu
4. (137) Trevis Gipson
Cheers Scot
Hi Rob, first time posting for me. I found your blog in 2012 and I think I’ve read every post in the last eight years. Your content is tremendous and adds a lot to my Seahawks fandom. Thanks for all of your hard work, you have a true talent. Enjoy this weekend!
Thanks Alex! Enjoy the draft!
Crap I messed up above.
Here’s my draft! Good luck all. Go Hawks!
R1 KJ Hamler
R2 Prince Tega Wanagho
R2 Raekwon Davis
R2 Robert Hunt
R2 Chase Claypool
R2 Jabari Zuniga
R3 Devon Hamilton
R3 Davion Taylor
R4 AJ Dillon
R5 Kelvin Dotson
R6 Oluwole Betiku Jr
R6 Madre Harper
Need to fix your round and position formatting as well. See DC’s example at the top.
Jeez. Don’t do this when trying to put a 2 year old to bed. One last try. Thanks Hawktalker#.
R1. (27) KJ Hamler
R2. (59) Prince Tega Wanagho
R2. (59) Raekwon Davis
R2 (59) Robert Hunt
R2 (64) Chase Claypool
R2 (64) Jabari Zuniga
R3 (85) Devon Hamilton
R3 (101) Davion Taylor
R4 (133) AJ Dillon
R5 (173) Kelvin Dotson
R6 (214) Oluwole Betiku Jr
R6 (214) Madre Harper
Just want say many thanks Rob!, for all the great content that you have put out this year and past. I check the site quite a few times daily, and with the draft almost upon us it’s been really exciting reading and learning over these few months about all these players and who the hawks could potentially draft,..so big thanks to you and the great community here!. Here’s my entry for the comp:
2.35 (RB) Jonathan Taylor
2.59 (DT) Justin Madubuike
2.64 (OT) Robert Hunt
3.85 (DE) Bradlee Anae
3.101 (WR) Devin Duvernay
4.133 (CB) Amik Robertson
4.144 (DE) Trevis Gipson
6.214 (S) Tanner Muse
Thanks AusHawkfan!
Taylor is a great talent and would prove a godsend if Carson again gets injured. But the Seahawks won’t select him because of his fumbling. He fumbles, on average, in every other game, and loses almost all of them. He had 1000 carries to learn to pin the ball against his body, but never could get it. He carries the ball low, cradled in his arm, and pro LBs will strip him raw. Pete will never take this on.
There are statistics that show fumbling doesn’t often translate between college and the pro’s.
Fumbling is probably physical traits + bad technique. The latter can be fixed, so if they think it’s not about his arm/hand size etc it’s not a huge deal. But I agree with James that it can be a risk and a concern. As does the many snaps. I like multiple RBs in this class but there are some crazy carry numbers.
I think these reasons can be magnified by COVID, so it should push back prospects with risks a bit more.
I’m OK with Taylor, but would like CEH a bit more. And both in early R2 after a trade back which gives us an R3
It can also be facing a stacked box all the time and having to work through loads of bodies
Is there a stat showing fumble per carry percentage? Taylor had a TON of carries over his career ame was basically the focus of the Wisconsin offense and every defense gave all they had to try and stop him every game… That won’t be the case every week in NFL and he is going to be a stud IMHO.
Here is my submission for the contest! Thanks for doing it!
1. 30: RB Jonathan Taylor
1. 30: WR Jalen Reagor
2. 34: OT Isaiah Wilson
2. 34: OT Ezra Cleveland
2. 50: DE Julian Okwara
2. 50: RB J.K. Dobbins
2. 59: DE Jabari Zuniga
2. 64: DT DaVon Hamilton
3. 94: LB Willie Gay Jr.
3. 101: WR Van Jefferson
5. 173: DT McTelvin Agim
6. 214: RB Michael Warren II
1.27. Josh Jones
1.27 Cesar Ruiz
1.30. Jalen Reagor
2.34 Terrell Lewis
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Matt Hennessey
2.59 Justin Madubike
2.64. Curtis Weaver
2.64 Jabari Zuniga
3.101 Van Jefferson
3.101 Zach Moss
6.214 Reggie Robinson
Draft day is my favorite day of the year, every year.
I think that goes to show how uneventful my life is. Lol
It’s Christmas Day/s for NFL teams & fans. What shiny new toys will be joining the team?
For Hawks fan, the second day of the draft is the best 😀 I have a feeling we won’t pick in R1
Ah yes.
I am a Husky fan first. Seahawks fan second. College football fan third. NFL fan fourth.
All these things make the draft exciting to me. I am just as excited to see where Jacob Eason and Hunter Bryant go as I am to see the Seahawks make their picks. I also love watching each team make their top pick.
Hi rob
As a fellow Yorkshire man ,and first time commenter
I’d like to say this blog has really helped me to understand how all the
Process works with the nfl ,draft etc,etc
I been following the Seahawks for about 6 seasons now,my late father in law
Is the main reason ,he picked his nfl team many years ago when it was shown
On channel 4 ,with us both being Sheffield Wednesday fans ,he introduced me to the Seahawks, since his death 4 years ago, I’ve continued with supporting the seahawks ,also getting my 2 boys into it,this blog has helped me no end,and I find myself looking for it Daily, so a massive thank you for thisblog and long may it continue
👏👏👏👏
Thanks pal! It means a lot to read that. Top man.
If the final 1st pick is Taylor at 30, what would the updated seahawks 7 round mock draft look like?
DL and WR focus in rounds 2-3, then find a developmental tackle and a nickel.
My contest entry:
2.37 Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia
2.59 Joshua Uche, OLB, Michigan
2.59 Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
3.101 Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
3.101 Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
4.122 Terrell Burgess, S, Utah
4.123 Zack Moss, RB, Utah
4.133 Keith Ismael, C, San Diego State
4.144 Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado
5.151 Madre Harper, CB, Southern Illinois
6.197 Bryce Huff, DE, Memphis
6.214 Charlie Taumopeau, TE, Portland State
1.27 Johnathan Taylor
1.27 Carlos Ruiz
2.45 Joshua Uche
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Kyle Dugger
2.64 Jabari Zuniga
3.75 Willie Gay Jr
3.75 Lynn Bowden
4. 144 Tyler Johnson
4. 144 Amik Robertson
5. 155 Michael Ojemudia
6. 214 Julian Blackmon
1.32 Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin
2.42: Julian Okwara, DE, Notre Dame
2.44: Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.59: Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.64: DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
3.70: Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
3.73: Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn
3.84: Bryce Hall, CB, UVA
3.101: AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College
4.133: Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulane
4.144: Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa
5.157: Michael Jacquet, CB, La.-Lafeyette
Get wrekt, scrubs. This isn’t what I think they’ll do obviously, just trying to win
Should’ve put Van Jefferson in the third, maybe? Too low?
You definitely blew it Kenny… Good luck sleeping tonight.
I only took DL, CB, and RB 🙇
Meet 🍖 + Potat 🍟
You cursed me to not sleep
I wished you luck! 🍀 😉
2.44 Chase Claypool, WR Notre Dame
2.59 Willie Gay Jr, OLB Mississippi State
2.64 Robert Hunt, OT Louisiana
3.79 Terrell Lewis, DE Alabama
3.101 K’Von Wallace, Nickel CB Clemson
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT Utah
4.144 James Robinson, RB Illinois State
6.191 Joe Reed, WR UVA
6.197 L’Jarius Sneed, CB La. Tech
6.214 Ron’Dell Carter, DE J. Madison
Missed my last 2.
6.214 Madre Harper CB S. Illinois
6.214 Miles Dorn S UNC
Rob, thanks as always. I don’t often post comments, but I’ve been reading this blog since the early days with Kip Earlywine. Reading your blog is part of my daily routine and I hope it goes on for years to come. Quick question on Taylor. Matt Waldman’s RSP lists Taylor as the best pure rusher in this class, but he also lists pass protection as a major weakness of his (not to mention the ball security issues). His #1 rated back in this class is Dobbins. Thoughts on his assessment?
I really like Dobbins. Explosive, athletic. Quality player. I think the top five runners will be gone by late two or early three.
2. Raekwon Davis (DT)
2. Davon Hamilton (DT)
3. Antonio Gibson (RB)
3. Brian Edwards (WR)
3. Willie Gay (LB)
3. Bryce Hall (CB)
4. Alton Robinson (DE)
4. Donovan People-Jones (WR)
4. Michael Ojemudia (CB)
5. Lamar Jackson (CB)
6. Mike Warren (RB)
6. Kenny Robinson JR. (S)
Also Rob,
You have received many great and honest accolades from your readership. They are all correct and I agree. I hope that you know (when it’s tedious) how much more enjoyable this process of football is because of the work you put in. Many folks (including myself) eagerly lap up this information regardless of opinion. A heartfelt thank you.
Thank you — these messages really mean a lot to me. Appreciate them all so much.
1.30 Jonathan Taylor. Or 1.30 JK Dobbins
2.59 Prince Tega Wanagho. Or 2.59. Davon Hamilton
2.64 Jabari Zuniga. Or. 2.64. Josh Uche
3.101. Kyle Dugger.
3.104. Devin Duvernay
4.133 Rashard Lawerence
4.144. Logan Wilson
6.. 214 Darney Holmes
I made trade with GB packers to move back a few slots in first round and picked up extra 3rd round pick.
I had option to list 12 players and only listed 11 above. For round 3 at pick 104 Hawks might pick Chase Claypool instead of Duvernay. That gives me 12 selections
1.27 Jalen Reagor
1.30 Jonathon Taylor
1.30 Josh Uche
2.59 Jabari Zuniga
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.64 Davon Hamilton
2.64 Michael Pittman Jr.
3.94 Donovan Peoples-Jones
3.101 Amik Robertson
4.133 Hakeem Adeniji
4.144 Trevis Gipson
6.214 Javelin Guidry
Contest Entry…
2.34 – Julian Okwara
2.59 – Raekwon Davis
2.64 – Robert Hunt
2.64 – Chase Claypool
2.64 – DaVon Hamilton
2.64 – Justin Madubuike
3.101 – Willie Gay Jr
3.101 – Cam Akers
3.101 – Darrell Taylor
3.101 – Devin Duvernay
3.133 – Terrell Burgess
4.144 – Antonio Gibson
You’re being quoted on Seahawks Twitter again Rob…
Evan (@EvaninSEA) Tweeted:
God help us https://t.co/pDETjhA6Jt https://twitter.com/EvaninSEA/status/1253176709492305925?s=20
Going to be funny to see Seahawks Twitter go into meltdown if the Hawks pick a RB in round one.
🤷♂️
Didn’t even have it in him to tag Rob, miserable coward. Good thing he’s sticking around to give us his trade Bobby Wagner takes. The internet was a mistake.
He blocked me ages ago on twitter.
Still reads the blog though, it seems…
You know you’re doing something right when Evan Hill disagrees
The Mental Midget of Hawkblogger.
Kind of amazed Brian surrounds himself with a few of those guys.
2.34 WR Jalen Reagor
2.37 EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson
2.41 DT Raekwon Davis
2.45 DE Jabari Zuniga
2.59 WR Chase Claypool
3.75 DT Rashard Lawrence
3.95 CB Amik Robertson
4.133 WR Joe Reed
4.144 OG Kevin Dotson
4.144 DB Julian Blackmon
6.214 OL Daishawn Dixon
6.214 TE Stephen Sullivan
Thanks for all the amazing work this draft season, Rob! You made quarantine much more bearable.
2.34 Julian Okwara
2.42 CEH
2.54 Chase Claypool
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.64: DaVon Hamilton
3.75 Rashard Lawrence
3.84 Amik Robertson
3.101 Cam Akers
4.133 Anthony McFarland
4.144 Tyler Biadiasz
5.156 Trey Adams
7.242 Steven Montez
I am the guy who rarely posts, but reading this blog is what I do every night before bed. This community is so amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and time. Tomorrow is Christmas…except not because we’ll be picking in the 2nd again!
Thank you!
As an everyday reader but only very infrequent commenter this is my annual Rob appreciation post! As always it’s clear a mind boggling amount of work goes into SDB, and it’s a truely rare thing – long form articles full of superb writing backed by research and journalistic integrity. To find that on the internet, for free – awesome!
So thank you Rob for SDB and thank you to the community for the comments section. Go Hawks!
Thanks James, really appreciate you saying that! Enjoy the draft.
And this bloke from the borders of Scotland loves the long read. Excellent work. Many thanks.
Thanks Peter! Hope all is well at the borders.
Has Hunter Bryant dropped across the boards of all 32 teams? Or just our boards? Curious as a huge Hunter fan
He’s undersized and isn’t a stellar athlete. He’ll probably end up getting taken in the third by the Cardinals and have an annoyingly good career because he knows how to play football. The draft is silly sometimes.
I think the perception is he has dropped. I still really like him. He’s my TE1, with Devin Asiasi TE2.
Darryton Evans would be a great late addition at RB.
2.35. Joshua Uche OLB Michigan
2.59. Raekwon Davis DT Alabama
2.64. Brandon Aiyuk WR Arizona State
3.101. Lloyd Cushenberry C LSU
3.105. Davon Hamilton DT Ohio State
4.107. Zack Moss RB Utah
4.133. Alton Robinson DE Syracuse
4.144. Hunter Bryant TE Washington
5.166. Evan Weaver ILB Cal
6.185. Antoine Brooks Jr. S Maryland
6.205. John Reid CB Penn State
6.214. Steven Montez QB Colorado
1.27 – Yetur Gross-Matos
1.27 – Josh Jones
1.27 – Austin Jackson
2.10 – Julian Okwara
2.59 – Justin Madubuike
2.59 – Jabari Zuniga
2.64 – Michael Pittman Jr.
2.64 – Cam Akers
2.64 – Wille Gay Jr.
3.101 – Matt Peart
3.101 – Ben Bartch
3.101 – Bryce Hall
You made a reference about “those who don’t comment often” so I fell free to post today !
Reading your blog his one of the rare bright spot of my days during this lockdown. It’s just amazing to still find a such high quality of content every fucking day when I go on this website.
I discovered your work during last year building of the draft and thank to you, I learnt so much about the Seahawks as an organization but also about the game. I only started to watch the Seahawks and football on regular basis during the last 4 years, so your work help me a lot to understand many things.
I’m also a big soccer fan and I wanted to say that the content you post on Twitter for your work a the BBC his also top notch !
Enjoy the draft Rob and I can’t wait to read you the next few days here
Go Hawks
Thank you! Or should I say, merci!
So with less than 16 hours to go til the clock starts for the Cincinnati Bengals to make their first pick, ive been brainstorming about what direction PC/JS will go in this draft, besides the obvious trade down from Pick 27.
1. I think Seattle originally wanted to targeted Julian Okwara, however with the COVID-19 situation affecting medicals, i think they will wait to see if he drops to them in the second round, but rumors are saying he could be picked in late 1st/early 2nd round
2. With John Schneider confirming my suspicion of the offensive line, they don’t believe the second wave of offensive lineman in the draft will make a impact this season. Whether it was due to COVID that remains up in the air.
3. So with the LEO and O-Line options not available, it comes down to skill players and defensive tackle. Top Running Back on the board for them is Jonathan Taylor, Wide Receiver is probably Bryon Edwards, and Defensive Tackle is Raekwon Davis. Order on the overall board will be Taylor, Davis, and Edwards and so with Penny probably starting on PUP, PC/JS will put their trust in Taylor to be the dynamic playmaker needed for this offensive to go with Carson, Lockett, Metcalf, and Olsen.
4. I can’t effin believe that something this community talked about at the start of the offseason might actually come into fruition Friday night.
5. Happy Draft Weekend everyone and thanks, praises, and appreciations to Mr. Stanton for his hard work and dedication to figuring out the madness and thought processes of two gentleman that brought us a Super Bowl and hopefully one more before the end of the Russell Wilson era.
Sign me up.
Thanks man — and thanks for sharing your thoughts
48. rb jk dobbins
59. DT j madubukie
64. OL j simpson
96. DT r Lawrence
101 OLB d taylor
122. DE t Gipson
133. OLB d taylor(col)
141. TE h Bryant
144. RB a Gibson
158. OL h adenjii
163. CB m ojemudia
214. WR s guidry
2.33 Jonathan Taylor – Wisconsin RB
2.40 Julian Okwara -Notre Dame DE
2.49 Joshua Uche – Michigan OLB
2.56 Raekwon Davis – Alabama DT
2.58 Clyde Edward’s-Helaire LSU RB
3.101 Bryan Edward’s South Carolina WR
4.119 Willie Gay Jr. Mississippi St. OLB
4.123 Leki Fotu Utah DT
4.143 Robert Hunt Louisiana OT
6.201 Josiah Scott Michigan St. CB
6.205 Damien Lewis LSU G
7.225 Michael Warren II Cincinnati RB
My entry:
1: R2, #38 – Robert Hunt OL, Louisiana-Lafayette
2: R2, #59 – Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
3: R2, #50 – Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
4: R2, #50 – Davon Hamilton DT, Ohio State
5: R3, #71 – Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
6: R3, #101 – Zach Moss, RB, Utah
7: R3, #101 – Amik Robertson, CB, Luisiana Tech
8: R4, #115 – Terrell Burgess, CB/S, Utah
9: R5, #157 – Kevin Dotson OL, Louisiana-Lafayette
10: R5, #165 – Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
11: R6, #185 – Lamical Perine, RB, Florida
12: R6, #214 – Javelin Guidry, S, Utah
Made some changes to the previous version. I think Davis has some questionmarks, so I think they won’t be as interested as we thought. Removed Fotu too…just too many negative vibes coming lately.
Added Akers and Robertson.
I think they need and want a good nCB. A good secondary can help with sacks. Hall is a higher potential more risk option, Robertson is the fire, so I really hope they’ll choose one of the paths from these two.
Claypool seems like a guy they need. Bigger, good speed, good athlete, A+ blocker. He’ll be a star. Reed can be a huge sleeper as a RS with solid WR upside
I’ll be jumping for joy if we land CEH or Johnathan Taylor “Thomas”. Just kidding. Seriously, both would be major factors in this Seahawks offense. Schneider at times has been a fox in the hen house. Let’s see if we can pull off a few hens before this draft is over.
So if everything goes according to plan, we won’t be making a pick on the 1st day?! Ehhh eh eh? Enjoy the draft guys. I can’t say it enough, Rob Staton you are the true definition of the 12th Man, thanks again.
Let’s Go Hawks!!!!!
https://twitter.com/CHawk_Talk/status/1253123283349680129?s=09
Jonathan Taylor is one of those ones where I love the guy but I’d rather they looked elsewhere.
No idea who they end up taking, but I can really easily see this being a draft where they keep trading all the way down into the 40s. There are guys I like who sound like they’ll be available, Delpitt I love, but there’s not much point for the Seahawks. If they somehow wrangle some combination of Okwara/Davis/Zuniga I’ll be pretty happy.
I could see that. There are going to be good players available in the 40’s. And ideally they get another pick between 64-101 to fill that big gap.
That’s what I’m thinking. There’s a big old wash of players who are there or thereabouts, and we know Schneider doesn’t like having big gaps where he just has to sit and wait. Didn’t work out especially well in 2014, for example, but it’s not inherently bad as a strategy.
I also think they’ll feel some pressure to land this draft and come out of it with some quality additions. So can imagine either scenario.
Another podcast here — talking about how I became a Seahawks fan as well as the draft https://www.buzzsprout.com/397282/3470281-episode-34-nfl-draft-analyst-rob-staton?play=true
this will help make the work day and countdown to 5pm go by faster…cant wait! thanks Rob and happy draft day/weekend everyone!
Thanks
Good to know more about you Rob. Good podcast.
Competition entry:
R1 27. Jalen Raegor, WR TCU
R2 38. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU
R2 38. Grant Delpit, S LSU
R2 59. Justin Madubuike, DT Texas A&M
R2 64. Jeremy Chinn, S Southern Illinois
R3 77. Bryan Edwards, WR South Carolina
R3 94. Amik Robertson, CB Louisiana Tech
R4 116. Trevis Gipson, DE Tulsa
R4 144. Hakeem Adeniji, OT Kansas
R6 184. Alex Taylor, OT SC State
R6 189. Quez Watkins, WR Southern Miss
R6 214. Tanner Muse, S Clemson
Long-time lurker and fellow Brit. Love this blog, thanks Rob
Staying up late the next three nights as there’s something sports related actually happening!
2.37 Josh Uche
2.42 Brandon Aiyuk
2.62 Matt Peart
2.62 Davon Hamilton
2.62 Jabari Zuniga
3.71 Curtis Weaver
3.101 Darrell Taylor
4.133 Zack Moss
4.133 Van Jefferson
4.133 Hakeem Adenjii
6.214 Anfernee Jennings
7.236 John Reid
Cheers Sneekes!
Bring on the late nights!
Its fascinating how many people posted these mocks, and that’s the proof how many guys reading and posting here…Rob, You should be proud for what you manage to do with this Blog…
1st round Trade for Chris Jones…
1st Round YGM
1st round Grant Delpit
2nd round Jabari Zuniga
2nd round Ashtyn Davis
2nd round Julian Okwara
2nd round Isaiah Wilson
2nd round Matt Peart
3rd round Bryan Edwards
3rd round Derrel Taylor
3rd round Van Jefferson
3rd round Zack Moss
Now I saw I need to ad No of pick. never mind, don’t count my mock at all.
Thanks man, that’s really nice of you to say
Millhouse I would love if you were right about the Hawks using their 1st round pick to trade for Chris Jones. KC is said to really want Ruggs. They could trade their 1st and the Hawks 1st to SF to move up and get him. Go all in on giving Mahones the fastest WR group in history.
Any team trading a high pick for Chris Jones on draft day would need to negotiate a contract (and he will expect Aaron Donald money), get a medical arranged. You’d need the framework to a deal done already.
Let’s be realistic.
It is not realistic at all but it would be the best use of the first round pick given the state of the DL. Not going to happen because KC would be crazy to trade him but he is type of player the Hawks need to add for the this defense to be even average next year.
I don’t think it would be the best use of a first round pick.
He’s a classic great selection who has provided KC with amazing value for four years. But when you start talking about making him one of the top three paid defensive players ever — then you pause. Because he’s not a freak like Aaron Donald and Khalil Mack. So many of these big men mail it in after getting big money.
The Seahawks need to get their own value interior rusher, not pay twice (pick & massive salary) for someone else’s. And unlike OT and EDGE — you can find these guys from late R1 onwards.
Can’t argue with that I just don’t see any DL in this draft who are truly going to have an impact on this defense in 2020 and as it stands right now at least this is not a playoff caliber much less Super Bowl caliber defense.
Still hoping for Clowney and they keep the draft capital but it is looking like that ship has sailed.
Also, before the draft finally kicks off, can’t wait, I’ll say one last time that you’ve really outdone yourself with the blog this year Rob. In times such as these it’s been more appreciated than ever, so thank you and everyone else who contributes to making this place what it is.
Here’s to a draft full of players we’ve talked about extensively, if we just come out with Amik Robertson tho, I’ll be a happy camper.
Thanks Henry
Here’s my submission:
2.34 Isaiah Wilson
2.34 Julian Okwara
2.39 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Cam Akers
3.101 Willie Gay
3.101 Amik Robertson
3.101 Isaiah Gandy Golden
3.101 Michael Pittman
4.133 Zach Moss
4.133 AJ Dillon
4.133 Quez Watkins
4.133Hunter Bryant
Just caught up watching the interviews and the options summary. I must say… premium stuff.
You outdid yourself again. So, thank you so much for being here, and for being a fan of the best football franchise on earth.
That said, I see where you are coming from, and I really like Jonathan Tayler as a player and as a guy. More than any halfback in the last 5 years, actually, apart from CEH, and perhaps AJ Dillon.
Plus this pick makes a lot of sense from a purely Seahawks standpoint, and I can easily see PC falling in love with the idea, leading to such a pick.
I’m just not a fan of drafting skill positions first round. This is just atrocious value, and picking RBs that high has not delivered anything to the franchises involved.
I’d argue drafting Derrick Henry has worked out pretty well for the Titans. He nearly got them to a Super Bowl against the odds.
Nick Chubb has been good value for Cleveland.
Christian McCaffrey was top-10.
You can’t say Zeke was a bad pick for Dallas.
Josh Jacobs looked really good for the Raiders.
Dalvin Cook went in a similar range.
Mark Ingram’s had a great career.
Adrian Peterson has been a legendary player.
Not sure how you can say picking RB’s as high as 30 has not delivered anything for their teams.
Not a single superbowl among them, and most of those franchises are in limbo, some of them massively overpaying on certain players.
Don’t wanna reopen that debate; if you watch my entry, my first pick actually is JT.
So you’re only judging a running back in terms of being a good pick based on whether he won a Super Bowl?
By that process then, Philip Rivers was a bad pick by the Chargers was he?
Dan Marino a crappy pick for Miami?
Champ Bailey, Jim Kelly, Randy Moss — not worth the investment presumably?
Was James Carpenter a world class draft pick because he won a Super Bowl in Seattle?
Come on.
Just to echo what everyone else has said, great job Rob! Loved the interviews particularly.
Here is my mock entry (no trades):-
1.27 Isaiah Wilson, OT Georgia
1.27 Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin
2.59 Jabari Zuniga, DE Florida
2.59 Robert Hunt, OT Louisiana
2.64 Cam Akers, RB Florida State
3.101 Davon Hamilton, DT Ohio State
3.101 Bryan Edwards, WR South Carolina
4.133 Davion Taylor, OLB Colorado
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT Utah
4.144 L’Jarius Sneed, CB Louisiana Tech
4.144 Trevis Gipson, DE Tulsa
6.214 John Reid, CB Penn State
In truth I think that they will trade down a bit in order to fill some gaps in the mid-rounds. So I think a trade down with Green Bay to 1.30 makes sense. Also the Giants at 36 & the Bucs at 46 look like potential trade partners.
I’m not quite so high on the WR class as some, so that’s where I’ve missed out in my mock. Bryan Edwards might be the one that they pick up simply because I think he will drop a bit due to his injury. That is where the ‘hawks can afford to take a chance as WR is not such a burning need as other positions. Brandon Aiyuk is really the one I would like them to take but I think he will go too high.
Thanks again for the great coverage & serious entertainment value!
Thanks!
Haha, imagine that as the first clue:
Competition entry
44. Jonathan Taylor RB Wisconsin
44. Chase Claypool WR Notre Dame
59. Matt Hennessy C Temple
64. Raekwon Davis DT Alabama
73. Jabari Zuniga DE Florida
75. Ashtyn Davis S Cal
101. Robert Hunt OT Louisiana
133. Hunter Bryant TE Washington
137. Alton Robinson DE Syracuse
165. Azur Kamara OLB Kansas
204. Jon Runyan Jr. G Michigan
214. Jace Whittaker CB Arizona
Thought I’d pile on as one of the long-time readers, first time commenters in this thread…
Rob, thank you so much for all your hard and brilliant work. I love this blog and check it every day. It’s always been great though it feels like you took it up ten notches this year. You deserve all the accolades you receive.
I also appreciate the many regular contributors in the comment threads. Great community!
Thanks Joe!
My entry;
1.32 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.33 Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
2.34 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.64 DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
3.67 Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah
3.68 John Simpson, G, Clemson
3.69 Robert Hunt, T, Louisiana Tech
3.75 Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
4.113 Kenny Robinson, S, XFL/West Virginia
4.114 Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulsa
4.115 Van Jefferson, WR, Clemson
4.116 Zack Moss, RB, Utah
Thanks for running this and Rob for all your work.
1.27 Jonathan Taylor
2.35 DaVon Hamilton
2.59 Hakeem Adeniji
2.59 Cam Akers
3.71 Darrell Taylor
3.71 Julian Okwara
3.71 Willie Gay Jr
3.101 Van Jefferson
4.133 Matt Peart
1.144 Leki Fotu
4.144 Trevis Gipson
6.215 Madre Harper
First time poster. Been lurking for years, a little friendly competition finally got me off my butt to post. lol Thanks Rob for all you do. You have built a great community here, big props to you! Best Hawks site around and it not even close!
Thank you!
Who is the prospect you feel is most likely to be a Seahawk once the draft is complete.
Raekwon Davis is my pick. I think PC/JS have been looking for that body type of player for years and thought they had something similar when they took Mcdowell. They take another swing with Davis at some point in Rd #2.
Curtis Weaver.
I would just like to say first of all, I have been a member of various Hawks message boards for almost 2 decades. The majority of them wreak with over moderation, personal attacks and the like……That being said THIS is the only place to come for SEAHAWK content without all of the B.S. associated with forums that have categories that lend themselves to people being jackasses to each other.
This is appreciated like you will never know….Rob you have stepped up to the plate and nailed one Grand Salami after the next….absolutely amazing…Thank Y O U !!!!!!
Thanks man
I’m too shy to post a mock-so many attractive ideas out there already. But I do have to say, you’về so, so outdone yourself this year with all the fine, fine interviews, Rob. About all one can say is ‘kudos, my man!’.
Thanks Bankhawk
can’t wait for the picks to start! Great input this offseason and great job to Rob this year! The interviews were another level!
42 Zuniga
99 Hamilton
64 Robert Hunt
27 J Taylor
101 Darrell Taylor
27 I Wilson
59 Madabuike
59 R Davis
27 Reagor
64 Edwards
64 Pittman jr
144 Z Moss
Peter Schrager’s final mock has the Seahawks trading down with Green Bay to #30 and selecting….
Darrell Taylor.
Whoops… I think he got confused about which “Taylor” they wrote on the card…
I could see Darrell Taylor. Very ‘Seahawks’.
In the 1st?
Man, if we took that guy anywhere earlier than early round 3, I would be crushed. I’m not convinced that he’s going to be an impact player. There would be so many more intriguing and safe options at 30. He’s not even in my top 15 of possibilities.
I’d be fine with Taylor in later round 2. Every pass rusher this class you’re taking a chance with, Taylor’s no different. If PCJS see something there to work it, that’s as good as it’s going to get this class.
That would be very on brand. Has physical traits, production, character. Can set the edge, plenty of room to improve. Draft media have only just started talking about him so he’ll get called a reach. Guaranteed to tilt the entire Seahawks internet off the face of the planet. Can just about lock it in.
Oh yeah
I wouldn’t be thrilled. But it would be classic. I just think you can pick him up later easily.
yuck But that is CLASSIC John Schneider
Why not?
2.44 Brandon Aiyuk
2.59. Curtis Weaver
2.64. Robert Hunt
3.85 Cam Akers
4.101 Willie Gay Jr.
4.122 Leki Fotu
5.133 Trevis Gipson
6.144 L’Jarius Sneed
Gay laying that long seems like a stretch (and hunt, maybe), but otherwise great.
Feels surreal that the draft is actually here. This has been both the longest and quickest draft season I can remember, if that makes any sense.
1.27 Jalen Reagor, WR
1.27 Isaiah Wilson, OT
1.27 Ezra Cleveland, OT
2.34 Julian Okwara, DE
2.36 Josh Uche, OLB
2.49 Robert Hunt, OT
2.64 Matt Peart, OT
3.75 Devin Duvernay, WR
3.101 A.J. Dillon, RB
4.133 Trevis Gipson, DE
4.133 Amik Robertson, DB
6.215 Joe Reed, WR
Shoot, I already want to make edits.
If allowed, I’d:
– Remove 1.27 Ezra Cleveland and 2.64 Matt Peart; and instead
– Add 2.59 Davon Hamilton and 2.59 Justin Madubuike.
Rob, I can’t begin to say how much I love and appreciate your efforts and insights in the blog and moderating an excellent commenter forum. Thank you! This is my favorite website. I can share my passion for the Seahawks with other devoted fans in a fun and respectful atmosphere, and the posts and comments broaden my perspective and insights into prospective players.
My entry:
1.30 Jonathan Taylor, RB
2.35 Josh Jones, OT
2.46 Julian Okwara, EDGE
2.54 Raekwon Davis, 3T
2.64 Jabari Zuniga, DE
3.95 Cam Akers, RB
3.101 Davon Hamilton, DT
3.101 Bryan Edwards, WR
4.133 Alton Robinson, EDGE
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT Utah
5.168 Joe Reed, WR
6.214 Steven Montez, QB
My wife tolerates my interest (devotion? obsession?) here. When I explained the draft simulations, she looked at me quizzically and asked if I understood this doesn’t really impact who the Seahawks choose, right? Haha! At least it’s a fun distraction right now. Go Hawks!
Haha!
Thanks man
lol. shoutout to the wives during draft season. keeping everybody grounded. 👍
I’m too swamped with work to enter the draft contest, but just wanted to raise a glass (of coffee now, beer this evening) to all my fellow Hawk fans to enjoy the draft this weekend. I love talking ball with you all here, and have for at least 5-6 years now.
Rob, thanks for an amazing draft season, the interviews were so great.
Enjoy the draft friends!
-Gerry
Thanks Gerry
I will raise a beer to you all at the start of round one.
Here’s to a good one, Gerry!
Excellent Draft coverage as always Rob.
Comp Entry
1.25 Jonathan Taylor RB
1.27 Epenesa DE
1.31 I Wilson OT
2.37 Josh Uche OLB/Edge
2.53 J Reagor WR
2.59 C Weaver OLB/Edge
2.64 B Aiyuk WR
3.101 Logan Wilson LB
4. 133 Davon Hamilton
4.144 Hunter Bryant TE
5.178 Bryce Hall CE
5.214 Julian Blackmon S
Thanks
Another year we are here again. Before we start the league I think we will sign Everson Griffen or maybe Clowney.
A night with multiple trades awaits us.
1º trade. Pick 27 to Chargers for picks 37 and 71
2º trade. Pick 37 to Miami for 39 and 173
3º trade. Pick 64 to Raiders for 81 and 121
My final mock draft:
2.39 Josh Jones OT
2.59 Josh Uche OLB
3.71 Robert Hunt OT/G
3.81 A.J. Dillon RB
3.101 Van Jefferson WR
4.121 Leki Fotu DT
4.133 Rashard Lawrence DT
4.144 Kevin Dotson G
5.173 Madre Harper or Reggie Robinson. Both CB
6.214 Nate Evans LB or experimental freaky S
Go Hawks!
Rob. You might find this interesting. Peter Schrager in his mock draft. Schrager has Seattle trading down three spots with Green Bay. Now get this. Schrager has John Schneider selecting Darrell Taylor. That was kind of an eye opener.
Anyway. When the Hawks make their first pick(which is more than likely Friday night) take the best player available.
He mentioned this like 5 comments above.
Sea Mode: You are correct. My bad.
Rob, I’ve been a daily visitor and reader of this blog since 2011. My comments are few and far between. But i just wanted to say thank you for all that you do here. During this incredibly difficult pandemic time where there is very little to break the monotony of #quarantinelife your thoughtful analysis and commitment to smart journalism is so very much appreciated. Thank you.
Now my challenge entry:
2.35 J Reagor
2.35 J Taylor
2.59 R Davis
2.64 L Wilson
2.64 J Zuniga
3.79 R Hunt
3.101 T Lewis
4.120 V Jefferson
4.133 C Akers
4.133 L Fotu
4.144 Amik Robertson
6.214 J Guidry
Thanks Ross!
Rob, absolutely unreal job this year, thank you so much.
Comp Entry:
2.40 Jonathan Taylor
2.45 Raekwon Davis
2.50 Chase Claypool
2.55 Justin Madubuike
2.59 Jabari Zuniga
2.60 Bradlee Anae
2.64 Josh Uche
2.65 Robert Hunt
3.101 Amik Robertson
4.133 Saahdiq Charles
4.135 Bryce Hall
4.136 Damien Lewis
Thanks Dave
1.2 Chase Young, Edge
1.27 CEH, Running back
2.59 Davon Hamilton, DT,
2.64 Robert Hunt,T/G, La-Lafayette
3.1, Jalen Hurts, QB
3.75 Chase Claypool, WR
3.101 Logan Stenberg, G
4.116 Devin Asiasi, TE
4.120 Matt Peart, DT
4.133 Malik Harrison, LB
5.153 Amik Robertson, CB
6.185 Michael Ojemudia, CB
Go big or go home, eh? 😁
You know it Sea Mode!
Rob touched on something above about this community. You are a big part of its quality as are many others. It’s nice to come to a place where there is level headed conversation and content.
How everyone else picked will be closer than this but I thought I would go off the rails a bit.
Seattle trades Russell Wilson to the Washington Redskins for the #1.2, #3.1 and Trent Williams. And next years 1,2,3.
With the 2nd pick in the draft we get our edge. In the 3rd round we pick an undersized, under-appreciated very mobile QB, Jalen Hurts. History repeats itself and we save about 30 million! Money to spend on veteran DE’s
When Rob said CEH reminded him of Barry sanders I was hooked.
So your Oline is Brown and Williams at tackles, Britt center, And huge competition at guard between rookies and veterans.
Rob, draft is my favorite season here on the blog. Please keep the long format as it’s old school and hard to find anymore. Enjoy your family and stay healthy.
Thans man
Nice out of the Box thinking. JS would be in a box if he did it. Lol
Completely outside the box but we needed to do 12 picks so this was one fun way.
So I thought what level of QB would you need with that mauling Oline and thunder and lightning in both the backfield and recieving corps? There is both youth and experience in every group. Backup QB would be important in overall picture for tutoring Hurts.
In hindsight probably would switch Asiata with Fotu as interior Dline more of a need than TE.
With 25-30 million in savings sign Griffen. But more important sign Clowney to incentive laden contract. If he produces he gets that 20 million he’s looking for and the Seahawks get a wrecking machine. That Dline is now stacked, dynamic and has good veteran/rookie mix. With our upgraded pieces in DB/safety that defense becomes a force to be reckoned with.
Bold and not gonna happen. But I think it’s a plan that could work.
You are right it is not going to happen. Even if both teams wanted a trade not going to happen. Russ has a no trade contract.
37. Julian Okwara EDGE
37. Josh Uche LB/DPR
59. Prince Tega Wanogho OT
59. JK Dobbins RB
64. Jeremy Chinn S/LB
64. Raekwon Davis DT
71. Devin Duvernay WR
71. Davon Hamilton DT
101. Van Jefferson WR
133. Cam Akers RB
144. Myles Bryant CB
214. Quez Watkins WR
Hope all of you can enjoy the draft the next days. Go Hawks!
2.36 Josh Jones OT
2.36 Joshua Uche OLB
2.59 Justin Madubuike DT
2.64 Jabari Zuniga DE
2.64 Cam Akers RB
3.71 Davon Hamilton DT
3.71 Bryan Edwards WR
3.101 Van Jefferson WR
3.101 Hakeem Adeniji OT
3.101 AJ Dillon RB
3.110 Amik Robertson CB
5.175 Joe Reed WR
I wonder if the NFL will bring all the 1st rd picks from this year to next year’s draft to honor them? Would be cool.
#SDBMockDraftCompetition
2.59 Robert Hunt (T) Mississippi
2.64 Josh Uche (Edge) Michigan
2.65 Julian Akwara (Edge) Notre Dame
3.80 Jabari Zuniga (Edge) Florida
3.81 Malik Harrison (LB) Ohio State
3.82 Willis Gay Jr (LB) Miss St.
3.83 Prince Tega Wanogho (T) Auburn
4.145 Damien Lewis (G) LSU
6.213 Thaddeus Moss (TE) LSU
6.214 Anthony McFarland (RB) Maryland
6.215 Trey Adams (T) Washington
6.216 Amik Robertson (CB) Louisiana Tech
My final prediction:
The first player we select will make your stomach drop with disappointment. It will be someone you see as a third or fourth rounder. The Seahawks twitter verse will be in an uproar.
Seahawk Twitter is like a train wreck- you don’t want to watch but you can’t look away.
I think it’s really important to rethink our concept of ‘rounds’ and player selection. If you rearrange last years picks to take DK first, then Collier and Blair, I’d bet people would like the picks more.
Your prediction is rooted well in history. They have guys they want and will draft them earlier than we think they’ll go and guys we want that will be on the Board longer than we think.
Lol. You got to reign yourself in this year.
I remember you in particular freaking out after every pick last year. Enjoy the process bro.
2.38 Jonathon Taylor
2.43 Raekwon Davis
2.50 Chase Claypool
2.59 DaVon Hamilton
2.64 DE Curtis Weaver
2.64 DE Jonathan Greenard
3.101Bradlee Anae
3.101Amik Robertson
3.101Trevon Diggs
4.133 Donovan Peoples-Jones
4.133 Tyler Johnson
5.160 Trey Adams
Just to make one a little different than others.
It cannot be said enough Rob, you have done a masterful job, as always, but this year was exceptional. We are not deserving of such content, and are very lucky. You go above and beyond, and are truly the top shelf. I would not be surprised if you were snatched up somewhere after this year, and if you are, will be very happy for you as you deserve it.
Thanks Bigten. I think you’re all stuck with me I’m afraid!
Amazing work Mr Staton.
I really hope they take Taylor if he’s available.
Thanks peppa
1.30 Isaiah Wilson OT Georgia
2.35 Josh Uche LB Michigan
2.40 Robert Hunt OT Louisiana
2.59 Jabari Zuniga DE Florida
2.64 Wille Gay jr OLB Miss State
3.85 Chase Claypool WR Notre Dame
3.85 A.J. Dillon TB Boston College
3.101 Devon Hamilton FT Ohio st
4.133 Hunter Bryant TE Washington
4.133 John Hightower WR Boise
4.144 Kindle Vildor CB Georgia Southern
6.214 Steven Montez QB Colorado
Yuck. Tried to be a little different.
A lot of sport writers – including Forbes Magazine, has the Seahawks picking A.J. Epenesa in first round. It seems like doubling down on the Collier pick from last year. Could Epenesa start? I guess the Seahawks are desperate for pass rushers. In 2019 he had 49 tackles and 11.5 sacks. He does weigh 275 so he should hold up physically.
Till season starts there will be many opportunity to improve pass rushes. I don’t think JS/PC will draft expecting anyone has to contribute this year. Let alone the situation were we might have shorter training camp.
So we are going to pick best available player.
I was just looking at Walter Football mock. They have the top three running backs gone in the top of the second round.
Epenesa gone at #40, after the running backs..
Seahawks better be careful about trading below #40.
Personally I consider it a bad draft choice if their number one pick can’t start next year.
It won’t be Epenesa
Hi Rob,
Cheers from a fellow UK Seahawker for your great work in explaining the draft, prospects, and how it all might play out for the Seahawks. I hope the late nights aren’t too difficult this week!
The lack of sport due to the lockdown has meant I’ve done about 1000000 Mock Drafts on the PFN Simulator. So hopefully I have some success with the pick guesses competition. My guesses for the most Seahawks-y players are below. I know they will make a few trades but I’m sticking with the early native picks –
1/27 Jonathan Taylor
2/59 Josh Uche
2/59 Robert Hunt
2/64 Josh Uche
2/64 Robert Hunt
2/64 DaVon Hamilton
3/101 DaVon Hamilton
3/101 Leki Fotu
3/101 Cam Akers
3/101 Devin Duvernay
3/101 Leki Fotu
4/144 Antonio Gibson
Thanks Tom!
Just realised I wrote the same pick twice – meant to write 4/144 for the second Leki Fotu
DT not FT lol
Thanks Rob. Really amazing stuff. Please thank your family from all of us!
I have been using that Green Bay trade in my mocks a lot as well. I then look at the Giants trying to get back in to Round 1. Reasons are this exact thing happened last year with both teams as well as it seems that Green Bay and Baltimore have similar needs so it would make sense for GB to try to slide in right before the Ravens. Also would make sense for the Giants to try to get the 5th year option on another player to go with whatever position they don’t go at the #4 pick.
Interested to hear other trade back options and reasoning! Trying to prepare for all eventualities tonight.
Thanks JD!
1.27 Darrell Taylor
2.35 Jalen Reagor
2.59 Robert Hunt
2.59 Josh Uche
3.71 AJ Dillon
3.71 Julian Okwara
3.71 Willie Gay Jr
3.101 Bradlee Anae
4.133 Matt Peart
1.144 James Proche
4.144 Kenny Robinson
6.215 James Robinson
1.6 Isaiah Simmons, LB Clemson
1.27 Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin
2.33 Joshua Uche, LB Michigan
2.33 Jalon Reagor, WR TCU
2.49 Willie Gay, Jr. Miss State
2.49 Raekwon Davis, DL Alabama
2.49 Julian Okwara, DE Notre Dame
2.59 Cam Akers, RB Fla St.
2.59 Bradlee Anue, DE Utah
2.59 Chase Claypool, WR Notre Dame
3.101 Logan Sternberg, G Kentucky
4.133 Joe Reed, WR West Virginia
Rob, thanks for all of your work. You have put out a fabulous work product, which we all enjoy very much. It’s been awesome reading and learning over the last few months. With your help, I feel ready for the draft to begin. It should be fun.
Contest entry: Here goes nothing!
1. Round 2: 34 – RB Jonathan Taylor
2. Round 2: 37 – DE Joshua Uche
3. Round 2: 56: WR KJ Hamler
4. Round 2: 59 T Robert Hunt
5. Round 2: 64 DT DaVon Hamilton
6. Round 3: 77 DE Bradley Anae
7. Round 3: 83 – NB Amik Robertson
8. Round 3: 101 – DT Leki Fotu
9. Round 3: 101 – WR Bryan Edwards
10. Round 4: 133 – RB Zachary Moss
11. Round 6: 144 – Logan Stenberg
12. Round 7: 214 – TE Dalton Keene
I messed up the round numbers, disregard those, and just look at the pick numbers, which are correct.
*Round 4: 144 – Logan Stenberg
*Round 6: 214 – Dalton Keene
Thanks Aaron!
Rob, outstanding job again this year, you just keep getting better at this. Does the BBC also have you cover the NFL for them? If not, they should!
To the SDB crew, good work people!
Here’s a question: Which network will you watch the draft on? ABC, ESPN of NFLN?
I used to co-host the NFL live Sunday show on BBC national radio but we lost the radio rights a few years ago.
Is that owned by SKY now? The BBC is losing out on an expert, maybe they will get some form of rights back and you can jump back into it.
No Talksport claimed the radio rights.
1.30 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.38 Julian Okwara, DE, Notre Dame
2.45 Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M
2.59 Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
2.59 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.64 Robert Hunt, OT, Louisiana-Lafayette
2.64 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
3.69 Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
3.101 Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
4.133 Hakeem Adeniji, OT, Kansas
5.144 Lynn Bowden, WR, Kentucky
6.214 K’Von Wallace, S, Clemson
Rob, thank you for the wonderful work this year. I am so impressed how you produce daily interesting content while serving as researcher, writer, editor, and moderator for this community. Even when SEA don’t draft like we expect, this process is fun and you provide a great platform.
1: R2, #40 – Jalen Reagor, WR TCU
2: R2, #50 – Raekwon Davis, DT Alabama
3: R2, #59 – Robert Hunt, OL Louisiana-Lafayette
4: R2, #64 – Julian Okwara, DE Notre Dame
5: R3, #83 – Zach Moss, RB Utah
6: R3, #101 – Hunter Bryant, TE Washington
7: R3, #101 – Alex Highsmith, DE Charlotte
8: R4, #133 – Leki Fotu, DT Utah
9: R5, #153 – Brandon Jones, S Texas
10: R5, #153 – Van Jefferson, WR Florida
11: R6, #215 – Ron’dell Carter, DE James Madison
12: R6, #215 – Nate Evans, LB Central Florida
Thanks Todd!
Thanks to Rob and all the community!
I’ll take a stab at a mock draft:
2 33 Julian Okwara
2 33 Jonathan Taylor
2 47 KJ Hamler
2 52 Jabari Zuniga
2 64 DaVon Hamilton
3 69 Cam Akers
3 101 Matt Peart
4 116 Amik Robertson
5 165 Kevin Dotson
6 185 Steven Montez
6 214 Charlie Taumoepeau
7 227 Tyler Clark
Thanks!
1.27 Isaiah Wilson
2.35 Josh Uche
2.59 Julian Okwara
2.59 Raekwon Davis
3.101 AJ Dillon
2.64 JK Dobbins
2.64 Jabari Zuniga
3.101 Chase Claypool
4.133 Kyle Dugger
4.144 Logan Stenberg
4.144 Adam Trautman
6.214 Joe Reed
Dammit, forgot to put AJ in the right order. Oh well.
Further thoughts, I think SEA will end up with 10 picks overall and will be defense heavy. I see the breakdown being something like this:
DE/DT/Edge/Rush Backer (3)
Off ball LB (1)
Outside CB (1)
S/Matchup Nickel (1) Think Akeem King or someone bigger to match up against TE
RB (1)
WR (1)
OT (1)
Hybrid WR/RB/KR (1)
Rob,
I’ve been reading your long form articles since you’ve started SDB. I prefer these to twitter and YT 10 out of 10 times. No comparison. THANK YOU for maintaining a Russell Wilson-like consistency of awesomeness. Cheers man!
Thanks Turp!
Hi Rob, Daily reader, but only post once a year. Today is the day! I want to add my thanks to those many posts of appreciation that you have already received. You can’t understand the value that you add to us Seahawks fans around the world. You provide the absolutely best coverage of the Seahawks team anywhere. In addition to your phenomenal coverage, you provide a place for calm and reasoned debate unlike any other I have seen on the net. The contributors you have attracted to this site add to the content with their reasoned comments to each of your blog posts. To name a couple that stand out; Volume 12 and Sea Mode. There are too many others to name them all. Please share this note of appreciation with your wife. She probably finds it hard to understand your dedication of time to this blog and the time you take away from family to work on it. What you do has value and is appreciated greatly around the world! It truly has a world wide reach. I write you from a small fishing village in northern Alaska. Thanks to you for all you do, it is a very important part of my day, each and every day.
Thanks Greg — I really appreciate that. I’m going to show my wife now!
2.58 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.58 Robert Hunt, OT, La. Lafayette
2.59 J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio St.
2.64 Cam Akers, RB, Florida
2.64 Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming
2.64 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.64 DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio St.
3.101 Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
3.101 Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
3.101 K’Von Wallace, DB, Clemson
4.144 Isaiah Rodgers, CB/KR, UMass
6.215 Ron’Dell Carter, DE, James Madison
Well, I’m just gonna get this out of my system and go take a break before PC’s draft clues start popping up! Catch you all in a couple hours!
Thanks for all the great contributions! Where’s your TE after all that hard work? Wonder how late Breeland will go. He’d be a great udfa or late round pickup to redshirt in 2020.
So you’re saying the Seahawks will get a great player AND Seahawks Twitter will lose their minds?
Sold.
Double win!
Hi ROb,
Thanks for great content!
Wow I would love to see Jonathan Taylor fall all the way to 27 and for the hawks to grab him there. That would be unbelievable and even better if we could trade back and get him at 30! Fantasy, though I think, despite all these draft pundits on The Ringer etc. saying 3rd round is the earliest any sane GM would take a RB.
Don’t you guys think that anything Schneider says the day before the draft would only be aimed at throwing other teams off the scent?
“When John Schneider says the O-line additions give them the best possible opportunity to go BPA first up, this could be what he’s talking about.”
To be honest, I doubt many GM’s watch each others press conferences.
1.29 Jonathan Taylor
2.38 Chase Claypool
2.45 Darrell Taylor
2.45 Jabari Zuniga
2.56 Robert Hunt
2.56 DaVon Hamilton
2.64 Cam Akers
3.94 Bryan Edwards
3.101 Leki Fotu
3.101 Rashard Lawrence
4.133 Amik Robertson
4.133 Zack Moss
Hey Rob I know you are getting a lot of this but I have been an avid reader of this blog for years but this was my first comment. Love all the content you produce and multiple times a day I check to see if there has been a new post. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Alec!
I blew it above by not reading the rules. Here’s my revised 12:
2.44 Brandon Aiyuk
2.44 Raekwon Davis
2.44 Jalen Reagor
2.59. Curtis Weaver
2.64. Robert Hunt
3.85 Cam Akers
3.85 Zach Moss
4.101 Willie Gay Jr.
4.122 Leki Fotu
5.133 Trevis Gipson
6.144 L’Jarius Sneed
6.144 Julian Blackmon
Slow learner, so if I didn’t get it right, again, let me know.
Buzz about Darrell Taylor to Seattle in R1…(and no, not from Stanger tweet).
Don’t love that.
I like Darrell Taylor but not that early. Maybe 59 or 64.
Oh totally…didn’t mean to imply I don’t like the player. Just don’t like it that high – it wouldn’t surprise me though. JS has a weird history of absolutely nailing value…also completely over drafting people.
Let me guess, Stanger has tweeted about everyone the Seahawks are about to pick and is furiously retweeting his own stuff from September because he’s literally tweeted about everyone just in case???
On a serious note… Taylor to Seattle in R1 would, admittedly, be a reach. But when you fail to address the pass rush adequately, this is the kind of thing you talk yourself in to (if it happens). He flashes and he wins in the way they need to win. But it would still be surprising, two days after they talked about rookies struggling to make an impact, because he’s one of the biggest ‘developmental’ types in the draft. Round two? If they want to shoot their shot, go for it. Round one? Go for a safer bet IMO.
Lol…yes.
I was going off Schrager’s mock/tweet.
And totally agree – they have to nail their first pick and unless that guy is the eventual LT; they need to be a big contributor this year. They can no longer afford to get little to nothing in year 1 from these guys. Yes, DK nailed it last year but that doesn’t excuse your first pick being unable to be active at a position of dire need.
We need to expect more from the high picks.
2.35 Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
2.35 Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
2.35 Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
2.35 Isaiah Wilson, OL, Georgia
2.59 Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
2.64 Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
3.85 Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
3.85 Zack Moss, RB, Utah
3.101 Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado
4.133 Hakeem Adeniji, OL, Kansas
4.144 Alex Highsmith, EDGE, Charlotte
6.214 Madre Harper, CB, Southern Illinois
1.30 Jonathan Taylor
2.37 Josh Uche
2.41 Julian Okwara
2.46 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Jabari Zuniga
2.64 PT Wanogho
3.74 Robert Hunt
3.77 Devin Duvernay
3.101 Chase Claypool
4.133 Terrell Burgess
4.144 Bryce Hall
6.214 Zack Moss
Wow, this made my head spin trying to select only 12 players, wanted to select 20-25! Good luck all, and thanks for this great environment!
Draft weekend is finally here:)
My Entry:
34 – Justin Madubuike
34 – I. Wilson
34 – Julian Okwara
34 – Jonathan Taylor.
50 – Darrell Taylor
50 – DaVon Hamilton
50 – Raekwon Davis
75 – Tyler Johhnson
75 – Bryce Hall
101 – Zack Moss
101 – AJ Dillon
133 – Hunter Bryant
Upon visiting the blog today, I fully expected an interview with John Schneider about who he plans to take and why.
Disappointed as I am, this year’s coverage has been remarkable. It’s a greater pleasure than the draft itself.
We’re blessed.
Ha! Thanks 👍🏻
Calm before the storm yall
Got my Seahawks shirt on and hyped to wait ah day to trade out of the first! 😄
Hawks hat and crown royal facemask
I’m not going to submit a mock but will just discuss a few players I’d like to see wearing a Seahawks uniform. In tiers:
JT, CEH, Reagor, Mims, Hamler, I. Wilson, Jackson – I want a homerun hitter for Russ or a Tackle, also for Russ.
Higgins, Pittman, Akers, Davidson, R. Davis, Hamilton, Zuniga, Uche, Chinn Winfield, L. Wilson, Gay – Tall, reliable possession receiver, reliable 3-down RB, run stuffer, speed rusher, stud LB or a playmaker/enforcer in the secondary.
R. Lawrence, Greenard, A. Robinson, T. Lewis, D. Taylor, Harrison, Hall, Niang, DuVernay, Blackmon, Dotson, V. Jefferson, Edwards, A. Gibson, T. Gipson, Agim, Tart, Robertson, Guidry, McFarland – These are guys who I think can contribute or have a chance to contribute at their positions and many who would be studs on special teams. I even see some future starters in this group.
Adams, Muti – Take a flyer on an injury-prone stud. Muti might actually get picked up early by someone but he could drop.
As you can see, I am defense-heavy with multiple interests in DT and DE. We need to get faster and bigger and stronger and I’d love to see some stocking up on players with good qualities. I also want guys on offense who can contribute right away and give Russ some weapons. I think we are going to have to score a lot of points this year if we want to win.
1.32 Jonathan Taylor
2.39 Austin Jackson
2.39 Julian Okwara
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Jabari Zuniga
2.64 DaVon Hamilton
3.64 Robert Hunt
3.70 Darrell Taylor
3.70 Willie Gay Jr.
3.101 Devin Duvernay
3.101 Bryan Edwards
4.133 Bryce Hall
Wild-arse guesses. I love all these players and hope the fall this way.
Ok, here is my losing effort.
27…Isaiah Wilson
27…Jonathon Taylor
30…Austin Jackson
30…Jaelon Reagor
35…Josh Uche
35…Marlon Davidson
59…Raekwon Davis
64…Robert Hunt
64…Jabari Zuniga
101…Amik Robertson
133…Zack Moss
144…Alton Robinson
This is the wrong one Dave. It was supposed to be like this…sorry. Basically out with Davidson and in with Taylor.
27…Isaih Wilson
27…Jonathon Taylor
30…Austin Jackson
30…Jaelon Reagor
35…Josh Uche
59…Darrell Taylor
59…Raekwon Davis
64…Robert Hunt
64…Jabari Zuniga
101…Amik Robertson
133…Zack Moss
144…Alton Robinson
2.37 Josh Uche OLB/Michigan
2.37 Julian Okwara DE/Notre Dame
2.59 Raekwon Davis DT/Alabama
2.59 Jordan Elliott DT/Missouri
2.64 Devin Duvernay WR/Texas
3.71 Willie Gay LB/Mississippi State
3.101 Damien Lewis G/LSU
3.101 AJ Dillon RB/Boston College
4.133 L’Jarius Sneed CB/Louisiana Tech
4.144 Alex Taylor T/South Carolina State
6.214 Javelin Guidry S/Utah
6.214 Khaleke Hudson S/Michigan
First time poster, long-time lurker :D. My entry:
2.35 Jaelen Reagor
2.50 Julian Okwara
2.50 Grant Delpit
2.55 Jeremy Chinn
2.55 Raekwon davis
2.64 Prince Tega Wanogho
3.70 KJ Hamler
3.80 Cam akers
3.101 Davon Hamilton 3rd comp
4.133 Matt Peart
4.144 Amik robertson
6.214 Charlie Taumopeau
Reasoning:
– I think Jonathan Taylor is gone by the time they pick, and Jaelen Raegor has Golden Tate-esque improvisational skills that would complement Lockett and Metcalf perfectly.
– After getting that first explosive playmaker, They obviously need D-line help
– Listening to their assessment of college OL, I think it’s more likely they draft a high upside developmental tackle than one ready to start.
– The safety situation is a lot thinner than it initially looks at first glance. McDougald is competent rather than a star, Blair doesn’t seem to have their confidence yet, and Hill hasn’t really shown much. It seems like some really high upside safeties might slip, so I think it’s a wildcard that they take one.
– If Jonathan Taylor is gone, Cam Akers seems a must given the RB injury situation.
If Hamler lasts until 70 and we get him AND Reagor I will crap my pants.
Ditto Hamilton at 101.
Hah – I agree that’s a little crazy. Thinking of Hamler more as their second option if they don’t get Raegor – just trying to get something right 😛
Valid point on Hamilton being too low.
Can you imagine Reagor, Lockett, Dorsett and Metcalf all out wide with Hamler lined up in the backfield?
How on Earth would you defend that?
Plus Reagor returning punts and Hamler returning kickoffs!
Akers in the backfield and I like it even better 😁
CEH in the backfield!
Also, Rob, I really wanted to thank you for all the effort you put into this. I’ve been reading since 2010, and this is consistently the best Seahawks-related analysis I read anywhere, yet somehow this year you managed to outdo yourself. This site and community bring an amazing combination of deep thinking and rational positivity that is hard to find anywhere, and we’re all lucky that you’ve decided to give it so much!
Here’s my mock for submission! I’ll be pumped if I get one right!
2.41 Josh Uche, OLB, Michigan
2.59 Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
3.71 Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
3.71 Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
3.80 Alex Highsmith, EDGE, Charlotte
3.101 Hakeem Adenniji, OT, Kansas
4.121 Malik Harrison, OLB, Ohio St
4.133 Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
4.144 Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulsa
6.214 Lynn Bowden, WR/RB, Kentucky
6.214 Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
6.214 Kamren Curl, DB, Arkansas
Thank you, Rob, for the quality content this year and all the years prior. You are an inspiration.
Thanks Michael
2.40 Julian Okwara, DE
2.45 Josh Uche, DE
2.50 Jabari Zuniga, DE
2.40 Jonathan Taylor, RB
2.45 JK Dobbins, RB
2.40 Isaiah Wilson, OT
2.45 Robert Hunt, OT
2.45 Davon Hamilton, DT
2.45 Raekwon Davis, DT
2.45 Brandon Aiyuk, WR
2.45 Chase Claypool, WR
2.50 Bryan Edwards, WR
Thanks for compiling and initiating this David!
Wanted to try and get as many players in that 2nd round range as possible because of the uncertainty later in the draft combined with our draft ammo from 27 – 64. It will be a huge win for me to get two players on this list (even one!) I also tried to get a hedge at each of the main position groups of need like Rob hit on his podcast (trading down to select either of two players in the same range: Wagner or Kendricks, Lacy or Christine Michael, Hubbard or Rasheem Green). Also tried to go with smart players who are ready to contribute in some way year one despite a shortened offseason.
Rob once again it’s time to thank your wife for “sharing” you with us. This difficult time we look to heroes like doctors and researchers working on a cure, but the everyday people who maybe don’t have those skills can still make a difference. And judging by the outpouring of comments, you certainly have. Make sure your wife hears about all that.
Also I think the community should treat her to a nice bottle of her favorite beverage or a future spa day or something.
1.27 Cesar Ruiz
1.31 Jonathon Taylor
2.45 Curtis Weaver
2.59 Darrell Taylor
2.64 Davon Hamilton
3.75 Cam Akers
3.101 Case Claypool
4.133 Hunter Bryant
4.144 Ashtyn Davis
6.204 Logan Sternberg
6.214 RonDell Carter
7.240 Rico Dowdle
Yall I need your help.
Where should I watch the draft? Idk who the commentators are and I dont wanna be stuck with trash lol.
ABC or ESPN?
I’m going with ESPN or NFLN, I tried to watch ABC last year and it was just horrible.
Cole, ESPN & NFL Network are going to have the same broadcast. Everything is being run from ESPN headquarters. D.J. and Kiper will be on there tonight. McShay is going to be the main draft analyst on the ABC broadcast. McShay moves over to the main stage for Fri/Sat. Hope that helps
McShay actually isn’t involved. He’s just tweeted he has coronavirus.
mock 2020.
the first day I got 2 trades to give me 37,59,64,71,101,133,144,175, and 214. The funny thing is the start of the second day couldn’t find a trade.
37 Raekwon Davis DT Alabama
59 Chase Claypool WR Notre Dame
64 Malik Harrison OLB Ohio St.
71 Davon Hamilton DT Ohio St.
101 A.J. Dillion RB Boston College
133 Hakeem Adeniji T Kansas
144 Michael Ojemudia CB Iowa
175 Stephen Sullivan TE LSU
214 Michael Warran II RB Cincinnati
That’s my group.
Thanks again for all you do with this Blog Rob! Truly awesome work this draft season!
1.27 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.36 Robert Hunt, OT, Louisiana
2.36 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.59 Bradlee Anaee, EDGE, Utah
3.75 Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio St
3.75. Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
3.101 Antonio Gibson, RB Memphis
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
4.144 Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
5.174 Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
6.214 Rico Dowdle, RB, South Carolina
7.243 Reggie Robinson, CB Tulsa
Pretty confident the Seahawks will draft one of those three DT – Davis, Hamilton, Fotu. And they should come away with at least 1 EDGE player – Zuniga, Taylor, Highsmith, Okwara, Garvin.
Don’t think they’ll look at RB until later unless Taylor or CEH is available mid 2nd round and I doubt they will be! There are some interesting RB later in the draft – Patrick Taylor, Rico Dowdle etc. WR seems like another spot they can wait on and still get someone like Edwards, Duvernay, Claypool.
And they need a player who can be a ST stud – reurning kicks, covering kicks and playing some on offense – Gibson and Reed are those types.
The three most likely players I think they’ll draft are Robert Hunt, Hunter Bryant and Bradlee Anaee.
Let’s get this Started!!!
Thank you!
I know, i know. Its the most important position in all of sports but, Miami offering 5 1st round picks to Cinci for Burrow. I think Burrow is great but Miami is bad and most of those picks will be in top 10. Cinci is horrible and not 1 player away from being anything near good. AJ Green probably wants to leave, their best defensive players are aging, they need help on the lines and they have to decide on keeping Mixon. You got to think they would consider it.
Walter Football final mock for the Seahawks. They must read Rob’s blog regularly.
Pick #1 Johnathan Taylor
Pick #2 Josh Uche
Pick #3 Antonio Winfeild
Pick #4 Jabari Zungia
Wouldn’t disagree with that one
Is that 3 different guys picking? If Winfield, jr falls to what’s essentially the 3rd, something is wrong with him.
Would love that draft.
Thanks Rob. You add a lot to enjoying the Seahawks.
1. 30 Jonathan Taylor
2. 34 Cesar Ruiz
2. 37 Julian Okwara
2. 59 Raekwon Davis
2. 64 Davon Hamilton
3. 71 Laviska Shenault
3. 101 Leki Fotu
4. 133 Kenny Robinson
4. 144 Michael Ojemudia
5. 173 Hakeem Adeniji
6. 214 Dezmon Patmon
7. 233 Cole McDonald
Here’s my final entry, I changed it slightly from the last thread.
2.41 Julian Okwara DE Notre Dame
2.59 Raekwon Davis DT Alabama
2.64 Jabari Zuniga DE Florida
3.101 Willie Gay Jr. ILB Mississippi State
4.133 Robert Hunt OT Louisiana
4.137 Antonio Gibson RB/WR Memphis
4.141 Hakeem Adeniji OT/OG Kansas
4.144 Kindle Vildor CB Georgia Southern
6.187 Anfernee Jennings DE Alabama
6.192 Tanner Muse S Clemson
6.214 Julian Blackmon CB Utah
7.244. Trey Adams OT Washington
Couldn’t be ‘wronger.’ Missing 1-2 guys we haven’t discussed
1.30 Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
1.30 Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise St.
2.40 Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
2.40 Josh Uche, Michigan
2.50 Raekwon Davis, DT, ‘Bama
2.64 Bryan Edwards, WR, S. Carolina
3.70 Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA
3.70 Ashtyn Davis, S, Cal
3.101 Matt Peart, OT, UCONN
4.121 AJ Dillon, HB, BC
4.133 Trevis Gipson, EDGE, Tulsa
4. 144 Julian Blackmon, DB, Utah
I really wanted to add Ross Blacklock. That’s the guy I think Seattle will be higher on than the consensus. Question is, would they overlook his lack of length?
Rob, absolutely fantastic work again this year. I come to this site every day while I’m drinking my first cup of coffee (and probably a few additional times throughout the the day this time of year) and I’m always impressed. I’m also impressed by all of you commentators out there, this is the only comment section on the internet I take the time to look at. Cheers, here is to what is hopefully a Seahawks draft full of contributors. And here is my guess on who those contributors might be.
42. Jabari Zuniga
59. Matt Peart
64. Davon Hamilton
80. Devin Duvernay
101. Jonathan Greenard
116. Antonio Gibson
133. Davion Taylor
157. Damien Lewis
165. McTelvin Agrim
170. K’Von Wallace
189. Thakarius “BoPete” Keyes
206. Patrick Taylor
Two players I would love to be Seahawks are Jalen Reagor and CEH. But I could easily picture Reagor in a Saints uniform and CEH in a Chiefs uniform. Both players would make those offenses even scarier.
Those are the two I want, as well. Reagor and CEH would make us SCARY.
If not Reagor, Hamler.
Hamler’s hands don’t look close to Reagor’s in my opinion.
I agree. I think Reagor is the guy I want the most for the Hawks.
Yep, Reagor is my pick, too.
But if we trade down and don’t get him, I like what Hamler brings as a potential return man and a deep threat. The dude just looks faster than anyone on the field every time he plays. Tyreek Hill style.
My random attempt. I’m sure there will be many guys selected I don’t know in slots they currently don’t own. Such is following a Seahawks draft.
2.37 – Isaiah Wilson
2.37 – Chase Claypool
2.50 – Robert Hunt
2.50 – Raekwan Davis
2.64 – DaVon Hamilton
2.64 – Bryan Edwards
3.70 – Cam Akers
3.101 – Zach Moss
3.101 – Damien Lewis
4.133 – Amik Robertson
5.188 – Alton Robinson
6.214 – Joe Reed
1.30: Isaiah Wilson
2.34: Jonathan Taylor
2.34 CEH
2.42 Robert Hunt
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Chris Claypool
2.64: DaVon Hamilton
2.64: Justin Madibuke
3.75 Rashard Lawrence
3.84 Amik Robertson
3.101 Leki Fotu
4.133 Tevis Gibson
Hey Rob,
Are you posting a big board/tier list today? I think something like that is ideal for us to follow along as names come off the board. I know you did a final notes and tier list last year so I was just curious if something similar is coming today. Don’t get me wrong I’m extremely appreciative of the image at the top ( thanks Sea Mode for the layout) and the horizontal board but I remember you saying you’ve updated your tier list recently and I would love to see your final version for the draft. Thanks for everything!
I posted the updated board a few days ago. In this piece at the top is a big board
He did two days ago with the draft guide
2.34 Jonathan Taylor
2.45 Robert Hunt
2.45 Josh Uche
2.59 DaVon Hamilton
2.64 Chase Claypool
2.64 Jabari Zuniga
3.75 Cam Akers
3.75 Willie Gay Jr.
3.101 Leki Fotu
3.101 Terrell Burgess
4.133 Kevin Dotson
4.144 McTelvin Agim
I had to submit my picks quickly before my break was up. Came back to say thanks Rob for everything over the past few weeks. The content has been incredibly insightful and so much more detailed than what I can find anywhere else. You have led the way and the great group of posters and contributors have followed admirably.
I enjoy the draft lead-up because of the great conversations, the surprises, the what-ifs and the puzzle solving. This has been a great year on a great site. Cheers!
Thanks Qoolio!
Danny Kelly’s Final Mock on The Ringer:
1. 27. Isaiah Wilson
2. 59. Darrell Taylor
2. 64. Chase Claypool
Claypool won’t last that far but all three make sense
Agree completely but I would be so pumped if those were our first 3 picks.
My mock draft entry:
1.27 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin,
2.59 Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
2.64 Robert Hunt, OL, Louisiana Lafayette
2.64 Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
3.70 Jonathan Greenard, DE, Florida
3.101 Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
4.133 Hunter Bryant TE, Washington
4.137 Ashtyn Davis, S, Cal
4.144 Damien Lewis, OL, LSU
5.170 James Pierre CB, FAU
6.214 Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado
7.249 James Morgan, QB, Florida International
So blessed to be back to work today. See you all in a few hours
Are there really people out there that think Joe Burrows is the best QB prospect in a decade +?
Wonderful for one year
In seriousness it has to be Luck, right?
Will TLaw surpass him in this regard?
100%
It would be Baker if it weren’t for his unwillingness to compete for the statting spot before transferring and also getting tackled by the cops.
Huge turnoff for me.
Kyler Murray too small to be considered over luck.
Winston is a WEIRDO. Easy choice Luck
I just don’t think any of those guys possessed all the intangibles Luck had.
Burrows will have to speed his release up at the next level. He’s gonna see a ton of Cover 1 and be asked to be pinpoint accurate. Haven’t seen that from him on tape. A lot of his balls die when he has to make a throw outside the opposite hash/#’s. Not saying he can’t do these things, just issues I see in his game.
Burrows probably wins the ‘highest single season riser of the decade’ award. What was he rated coming in? Late rounder? Udfa?
It’s almost as if he made a deal with… no, no… couldn’t be.
I was just saying above. I like the kid a lot but I’d lean towards taking the Dolphins offer. FIVE 1st round picks! Plus have a shot a T Law next year.
Wait. What? The ‘Phins offered 5 1st round picks?!?
That’s the rumor, assuming they can get #3 without using #5 to pay for it.
According to “Reports” Lebatard on the radio
No, personally I wonder how he will work at the next level. Its so hard to tell with QB’s when you have all day to throw to receivers who are wide open.
I’m definitely one of those people. He processes the game at an absurd level. Amazing accuracy. Good enough arm and athleticism.
The guys who succeed are the ones that process the game well. Burrow is on a level I’ve never seen, even if it’s only for 1 year. We are talking about totally dominating SEVEN (7) top 10 opponents. His game passes the eye test as well – he is making a lot of reads and difficult throws. This isn’t the Oregon offense. This is a complex passing game even if it is the spread.
I’ve seen way too many “great tools but no brain” fail at the NFL level. His arm is absolutely good enough. Great accuracy and good athleticism – physically he is more than fine.
Rob,
I’ve followed this site for over 5 years and have never posted! I’ve enjoyed your awesome analysis. You run your site with class!
Here’s my not-so-good mock.
1.30 Jonathan Taylor
1.30 Isaiah Wilson
2.62 Terrell Lewis
2.62 Jabari Zuniga
2.64 Raekwon Davis
2.64 Lynn Bowden
3.94 Cameron Dantzler
3.101 A.J. Dillon
4.133 Trevis Gipson
4.144 Hunter Bryant
6.208 Alex Taylor
6. 214 Anfernee Jennings
Thank you! 👍🏻
Welcome! Don’t be afraid to post more. Most of us don’t bite.
Matt Valdovinos of Fansided has us taking JoTay at 27
Can’t see him getting passed the Phins.
Okay, I just ran a Sim for this and used the horizontal draft chart. It is NUTS, and represents some crazy slides (Reagor was almost 30 picks later than his grade, could run the Sim a hundred times ant not see that) and valuations I think are off DaVon)…but it’s also guys I suspect they will *really* like, so here goes:
36
Round: 2
Seahawks
Jonathan Taylor
RB | Wisconsin
54
Round: 2
Seahawks
Raekwon Davis
DL | Alabama
64
Round: 2
Seahawks
Jalen Reagor
WR | TCU
95
Round: 3
Seahawks
Jabari Zuniga
EDGE | Florida
116
Round: 4
Seahawks
Davion Taylor
LB | Colorado
133
Round: 4
Seahawks
Trevis Gipson
EDGE | Tulsa
137
Round: 4
Seahawks
Davon Hamilton
DL | Ohio State
193
Round: 6
Seahawks
Joe Reed
WR | Virginia
210
Round: 6
Seahawks
Colton McKivitz
OT | West Virginia
Realized the formatting needs to be updated, so….
2.36 Jonathan Taylor RB | Wisconsin
2.54 Raekwon Davis DL | Alabama
2.64 Jalen Reagor WR | TCU
3.95 Jabari Zuniga EDGE | Florida
4.116 Davion Taylor LB | Colorado
4.133 Trevis Gipson EDGE | Tulsa
4.137 Davon Hamilton DL | Ohio State
6.193 Joe Reed WR | Virginia
6.210 Colton McKivitz OT | West Virginia
What a bunch of losers. LOLOL
Here’s my entry for the Mock Contest
2.46 Raekwon Davis
2.46 Curtis Weaver
2.64 Willie Gay
3.77 Robert Hunt
3.80 Davon Hamilton
3.91 Chase Claypool
3.95 Darrell Taylor
3.101 Lloyd Cushenberry
4.133 Hunter Bryant
4.144 McTelvin Agim
5.181 Madre Harper
6.214 Sewo Olonilua
Here’s my entry for the draft contest.
1.27 Jonathon Martin, RB, Wisconsin
2.37 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.40 Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne
2.59 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.64 Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
3.71 Matt Peart, T, UConn
3.79 Cam Akers, RB, Florida St
3.101 Robert Hunt, T, Louisiana
4.133 Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa
4.144 John Hightower, WR, Boise St
6.214 Michael Warren II, RB, Cincinnati
7.233 Cole McDonald, QB, Hawaii
Taylor? Don’t lose the championship on a typo my bro
Jonathon Taylor, duh!
1.27 Jonathon Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.37 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.40 Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne
2.59 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.64 Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
3.71 Matt Peart, T, UConn
3.79 Cam Akers, RB, Florida St
3.101 Robert Hunt, T, Louisiana
4.133 Michael Ojemudia, CB, Iowa
4.144 John Hightower, WR, Boise St
6.214 Michael Warren II, RB, Cincinnati
7.233 Cole McDonald, QB, Hawaii
As always, Rob, thanks for your amazing work. This has been a great draft season to be following you.
Thanks also to Dave for organizing this little competition in fun!
2.34 Jonathan Taylor
2.34 Clyde Edwards-Helaire
2.34 Cesar Ruiz
2.44 Chase Claypool
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Jabari Zuniga
2.59 Josh Uche
2.64 Willie Gay, Jr.
2.64 Jeremy Chinn
3.75 DaVon Hamilton
3.101 Leki Fotu
3.101 Bryan Edwards
Thanks!
1.30 Isaiah Wilson
2.34 Julian Okwara
2.37 CEH
2.59 Lucas Niang
2.64 Justin Madubuike
3.68 Jabari Zuniga
3.71 Prince Tega Wanogho
3.94 Cam Akers
3.101 Van Jefferson
4.133 Bryce Hall
4.144 Trevis Gipson
5.187 Joe Reed
6.214 Julie’n Blackmon
Rob, a huge thank you for all of the content and analysis this year. It’s been such a pleasure to have this outlet to turn to and this community to hear from. Also, curse you for linking to that draft simulator as I’ve logged more hours on that than I ever did on Red Dead Redemption. Cheers to a great draft season!!
Thanks Grant!
Here is my list for the contest,. 1 Josh Uche, 2 Isiah Wilson, 3 Jeremy Chinn, 4 Bryan Edwards, 5 Raekwon Davis 6 Jonathan Greenard, 7 Jabari Zuniga, 8 Zach Moss, 9 Deejay Dallas, 10 Michael onwenu, 11 Auzoyah Alufohai. 12 Damien Lewis
1.32 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.36 Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
2.38 Isaiah Wilson, T, Georgia
2.59 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.59 Josh Uche, OLB, Michigan
2.64 Darrell Taylor, DE, Tennessee
3.69 Robert Hunt, T, Louisiana
3.69 Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
3.101 Rashard Lawrence, DT, LSU
4.133 A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College
4.133 Damien Lewis, G, LSU
4.144 Lamical Perine, RB, Florida
Great site and fantastic content this year Rob!
Watching NFL network a bit the week and of course got a ton of Burrow puff pieces. Maybe it’s just me, but even with the proverbial soft lens he comes off as a total douche. Will that sell in the NFL when he’s not playing on a stacked team? He’s obviously accomplished at the college level, but I just don’t see transcendent skills that will outpace the personality.
Thank you!
He certainly treads the fine line between douche and acceptable arrogance.
Many thanks for giving us this comp, David!
Here is my entry:
2.34 Jalen Raegor
2.40 Raekwon Davis
2.40 Chase Claypool
2.59 DaVon Hamilton
2.64 Robert Hunt
3.68 Amik Robertson
3.68 Malik Harrison
3.101 Hunter Bryant
4.133 Zack Moss
4.133 Van Jefferson
6.214 Lamical Perine
5.166 John Reid
While we know know the Hawks will likely have multiple trades for the draft it really is too hard to predict those. Here is my prediction/want as they currently stand:
1 – 27 Isaiah Wilson, T
2 – 59 Julian Okwara, DE
2 – 64 Raekwon Davis, DT
3 – 101 Chase Claypool, WR/TE
4 – 133 Cam Akers, RB
4 – 144 Tevis Gibson, Edge
6 – 218 Stantley Thomas-Oliver, CB
Holy sh**. Isn’t that ironic? My uncle was just talking about that corner from FIU not 5 minutes ago.
Think you’d be lucky to get Claypool at 59 and Akers at 101. Maybe a Greenard or Lawrence at 133.
Thanks Rob and everyone who contributed to the comments section this year! I’ve always loved the draft and love it even more because of this blog!
Here are my picks – I’d be thrilled if we got multiple Taylor’s in this year’s haul (I’d even be happy with Taylor DE Ten also)!
Go Hawks!!
1.30 Taylor RB Wisc
2.27 Davis DT Bama
2.32 Zuniga DE UF
3.27 Claypool WR
3.27 Akers RB FSU
3.30 Hamilton DT OSU
4.27 Van Jefferson WR UF
4.27 Taylor OLB Colorado
4.32 Fotu DT Utah
4.32 Biadecz C Wisconsin
5.27 Gipson DE Tulsa
6.27 Julian Blackmon S
The Falcons must have the framework of a trade all worked out, right?
Is it for Chase Young?
https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1253348907477798913
Who knows. Maybe the PR guy is just as bored as everybody else waiting…
That would be my bet.
1.10 Isaiah Simmons
1.30 Jonathan Taylor
1.30 Jalen Raegor
2.2 CEH
2.13 Robert Hunt
2.13 Uche
2.27 Raekwon Davis
2.27 Davon Hamilton
2.32 Bryan Edwards
3.27 Claypool
4.27 Bryce Hall
4.27 Damien Lewis
To reiterate what everyone is saying. This website has made being a Seahawks fan such a privelage. Thank you Rob and everyone else who provides great content here. It has always been top notch but this year has been specially. Let’s go Hawks, so excited for the draft!! Really hoping for Taylor or CEH first. Primarily because of the quality but also watching the apocalyptic reaction from the Seahawks Twitter would be fun.
Thank you Murphy. Those words mean a great deal to me.
10 more min…
Rob, have you listened to Pauline’s latest podcast? It is simply incredible your eye for talent and the conviction to make the call when no one else is! TP’s risers/fallers is a laundry list of risers, who you’ve been high on and mocking earlier than everyone for weeks or months: Andrew Thomas, Robert Hunt, Josh Uche, CEH… while the fallers also include many that you’ve touted as overrated.
Some vindication for Trevor who’s been soap-boxing for Claypool for months now, as he’s seen both as a TE & WR and getting 1st round buzz.
I didn’t get a chance to finish it, but wanted to hop over here and let you know before I try to cram in the rest of my work and get my mock up.
Excellent work, and for those of us in the know, no surprise.
Thanks — and I’m glad it’s been noticed too. Because a lot of internet types get pumped up all the time. And they never pull names out like we do on here, year after year, long before the crowd catch up. So it’s much appreciated that you noticed that dcd2.
First clue is up!
https://twitter.com/PeteCarroll/status/1253393954852057088
Schofield Run from the movie 1917
Probably means the trenches?
Or that’s to throw you off the scent. A RB or a WR w KR capability.
The thing with these clues is they can pretty much mean anything. You can twist this to fit about 10 players.
‘You’ll have to wait until the first wave is over’ — Trading out of Round 1 confirmed.
Or Run as in a RB who has carried the ball over and over and over again like Taylor did at Wisconsin.
2.39 Josh Uche
2.39 Julian Okwara
2.39 Jonathan Taylor
2.59 Jabari Zuniga
2.59 Robert Hunt
2.59 Justin Madubuike
2.64 DaVon Hamilton
2.64 Adam Trautman
2.64 Chase Claypool
3.101 Leki Fotu
3.101 Bryce Hall
3.101 Willie Gay
I’d be so ecstatic to get one of the Big 3 RBs (Taylor, Dobbins or Clyde) with our first pick. Then Defense, Defense, Defense, with a WR sprinkled in somewhere.
Me too, but who knows if the value will be there on the DL this year.
Anyone else hoping they don’t draft a WR in the 4th round?
Raises hand…
1st clue is in.
Schofield run from ‘1917’
Sea Mode beat me to it.
Rob , awesome content as always!!
I wanted to ask about Colton McKivitz OT from WVU, 4 year starter. He is not being discussed by the media too much. What are your thoughts on him?
He was Teammates with yodne cajuste who the patriots took at the end of the 3rd round in 2019 draft
Cheers from Argentina
I think he has athletic limitations. As a guard convert though there’s some potential there.
O’Brien Schofield= Wisconsin (alma mater)
Run= RB from Wisconsin
??
Yup. Just saw that one and was about to post it.
“Wait till after the first wave”- trade back
Schofield- Wisconsin
Run- RB
fast- Taylor was the fastest RB time
And in the clip dude is running through as well as bouncing off bodies.
SDB 2020 hawks draft predictions:
1.26 Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M
2.59 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.59 Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
2.64 Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio St
2.64 Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State
3.101 Matthew Peart, OT, Connecticut
3.101 Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
4.133 Jonathan Garvin, EDGE, Miami (Fla.)
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
4.144 AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College
4.144 Julian Blackmon, S, Utah
6.214 Madre Harper, CB, Southern Illinois
As another long-time lurker,and first time-poster (lured by the mock draft competition) I’d like to add my thanks to those of everyone else Rob – like many this site is always my first port of call for anything Seahawks related, and as a complete draft geek, for me, the content on here really enhances the entire run-up to these next 3 days.
Anyway, here’s the mock entry:
2.48 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.59 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.64 Robert Hunt, OT, Louisiana
3.74 Willie Gay Jr, OLB, Missisippi State
3.94 DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
3.101 Antonio Gibson, RB/WR, Memphis
4.133 K’Von Wallace, S, Clemson
5.158 Kevin Dotson, G, Louisiana
5.160 Dalton Keene, TE, Virginia Tech
5.163 Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan State
6.214 Tavien Feaster, RB South Carolina
7.226 Innis Gaines, S, TCU
Thanks!
1.27 Isaiah Wilson
2.2 Jonathan Taylor
2.2 Jeremy Chinn
2.27 Jabari Zuniga
2.27 Willie Gay Jr.
2.32 Davon Hamilton
2.32 Raekwon Davis
3.11 Bryce Hall
3.11 Hunter Bryant
3.27 Matt Peart
3.27 Darrell Taylor
3.27 Antonio Gibson
Surprised I didn’t see more Lynn Bowden in the mocks that included picks after the 4th round.
I think the concern with Bowden is that for being a raw player – he doesn’t necessarily have extraordinary athleticism, by NFL standards. I bet he is a 4.55 guy with average explosiveness. I think he can become a nice player – but I think that’s why you don’t see him in the top 125. Just my opinion.
Yeah, I get that.
He strikes me as someone that has enough versatility to attract Seattle. BJ Daniels, Keenan Reynolds, those guys. Bowdem has more ability to help on teams. After the 4th round.
I would hope we could avoid spending a draft pick on someone who is compared to practice squad warriors that offered little value to the active roster. Those roles can be filled by UDFAs.
Agreed.
Bowden dodged the combine.
Great call on J. Taylor! Most of the final mock drafts I’ve looked at have Taylor dropping because teams have more significant needs other than an RB. Would love to see the SH’s drop down a few, pick-up another draft pick and grab Taylor. I’m sure RW would be thrilled to have a Wisconsin player to hand the ball off to. May it be so, Rob! Great website, great content, great comment section!
Alright folks here is my attempt at a two round mock. Feel free to tear it apart if you disagree. I tried to do some unique things as the draft is unpredictable.
* Represents Trade
1- Bengals- Joe Burrow
2- Redskins- Chase Young
3- *Chargers- Tua Tagovoila
4- Giants- Derrick Brown
5- Dolphins- Justin Herbert
6- *Lions- Jeff Okudah
7- Panthers- Isaiah Simmons
8- * Broncos- Jerry Jeudy
9- Jaguars- Tristan Wirfs
10- Browns- Mekhi Becton
11- Jets- Andrew Thomas
12- Raiders- CeeDee Lamb
13- *Falcons- C.J. Henderson
14- Bucs- Kristian Fulton
15- *Cardinals- Jedrick Wills
16- *49ers- Henry Ruggs
17- Cowboys- Cesar Ruiz
18-Dolphins- Javon Kinlaw
19- Raiders- Jordan Love
20- Jaguars- Jonathan Taylor
21- Eagles- Justin Jefferson
22- Vikings- AJ Terrell
23- *Titans- K’lavon Chaisson
24- Saints- Jalen Reagor
25- Vikings- Yetur Grotos Matos
26- Dolphins- D’andre Swift
27- *Packers- Patrick Queen
28- Ravens- Kenneth Murray
29- Patriots- Zack Baun
30- *Colts- Ezra Cleveland
31- 49ers- Raekwon Davis
32- Chiefs- Clyde Edwards-Helaire
33- Bengals- Austin Jackson
34- *Seahawks- Isaiah Wilson
35- Lions- AJ Espenesa
36- Giants- Josh Jones
37- Lions- Ross Blacklock
38- Panthers- Josh Uche
39- Dolphins- Xavier Mckinney
40- Texans- Jeff Gladney
41- Browns- Antoine Winfield
42- Jaguars- Trevon Diggs
43- Bears- Brandon Aiyuk
44- Colts- Jaylon Johnson
45- Bucs- JK Dobbins
46- Broncos- Noah Igbinoghene
47- Falcons- Grant Delpit
48- Jets- Denzel Mims
49- Steelers- Prince Tega Wanogho
50- *Seahawks- Julian Okwara
51- Cowboys- Jeremy Chinn
52- Rams- KJ Hamler
53- Eagles- Kyle Dugger
54- Bills- Marlon Davidson
55- Ravens- Michael Pittman JR.
56- Dolphins- Robert Hunt
57- Rams- Jordyn Brooks
58- Vikings- Chase Claypool
59- *Bears- Bradley Anae
60- Ravens- Lloyd Cushenberry
61- Titans- Justin Madubuike
62- Packers- Tee Higgins
63- Chiefs- Damon Arnette
64- Seahawks- DaVon Hamilton
Nice job. I simply don’t see Gruden taking Jordan Love, though, not when he has a top 10 QB just entering is prime.
Thank you! I appreciate it! I just feel like he isn’t sold on Carr, and they need some excitement going to the new city.
2.33 Johnathan Taylor
2.33 Josh Uche
2.59 DaVon Hamilton
2.64 Jabari Zuniga
2.64 John Simpson
3.101 Amik Robertson
3.101 Devin Duvernay
4.107 Hakeem Adeniji
4.133 Akeem Davis-Gaither
5.172 John Reid
6.204 Quez Watkins
6.214 Rico Dowdle
2-rashard Lawrence
2-tevon diggs
2-zuniga
3-duverney
3-d.taylor
3-logan stenberg
4-aj Dillon
4-j chinn
5-adenjii
5-fotu
6-terrel Burgess
7-thaddues moss
2-Rakwon Davis…not rashard Lawrence
Thank you Rob for great reading all season long. I’m working as an analyst at the other “football”, soccer of course, and reading you always fascinated me.
Here is my mock:
2.59 John Uche
2.59 Jalen Reagor
2.64 Raekwon Davis
2.64 Julian Okwara
3.101 Jonah Jackson
3.101 A.J. Dillon
4.133 Leki Fotu
4.133 Keith Ismael
4.144 Hunter Bryant
4.144 Davion Taylor
6.215 A.J. Green
6.215 Lavert Hill
Thanks man!
We’ll never figure these clues out, but I’m having fun trying. Gives me something to do other than being bored AF.
Saw this one on Pete’s timeline: 1917= Michigan joined the BIG10
Sam Mendes directed it= SAM
Was supposed to be filmed in Glasgow= Glasgow bro’s. played for Michigan
Same. I’m not sure whether to try and snatch 4 hrs of sleep or just wait for it to start.
Though of course the clues can be twisted to fit just about anyone, I don’t think Pete really goes much further than the title of the video, if it really does mean something. Kind of like Eddie ‘Ifedi’ Murphy a few years ago.
Which is why I think he don’t care about putting ’em out there. You can make it about whoever, like you said.
Good point.
Wait, what? NBA player Admiral Schofield went to the university of Tennessee.
Maybe Shrager got an inside tip on Darrell Taylor…
Oooh, I Iike that one
Unless it’s blatantly obvious, the clue being about Jonathan Taylor seems too on the nose.
There’s also this, cause the clues aren’t necessarily in order by picks
Schofield = O’Brien Schofield = Wisconsin DE/LB.
2020 Wisconsin LB/DE = Zack Baun
That’s a good guess too.
1.27 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.59 DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
3.101 Terrell Lewis, DE, Alabama
2.59 Julian Okwara, DE, Notre Dame
2.59 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.64 Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
2.64 Robert Hunt, OL, La-Lafayette
3.101 Zack Moss, RB, Utah
3.101 Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
4.133 Lynn Bowden, WR, Kentucky
4.144 Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
6.214 Michael Jacquet, CB, Louisiana
2.42 Julian Okwara, DE
2.59 Raekwon Davis, DT
2.64 Jeremy Chinn, S
3.75 Robert Hunt, T
3.101 Devin Duvernay WR
4.116 Hunter Bryant TE
4.120 Nick Harris, C
4.133 Ashtyn Davis, S
5.153 Amik Robertson Slot Corner
6.185 Joe Reed, Returner
6.214 Shaun Bradley, LB
7.223 Charlie Taumoepeau, TE
1.32 Josh Uche
2.59 Chase Claypool
2.62 Jabari Zuniga
2.63 Cam Akers
2.64 DaVon Hamilton
3.94 Amik Robertson
3.101 Leki Fotu
4.133 Hunter Bryant
4.138 Robert Hunt
4.144 Trevis Gipson
5.177 Teair Tart
6.214 Javelin Guidry
1.27 Jonathan Taylor
1.27 Austin Jackson
2.53 Josh Uche
2.53 Raekwon Davis
2.59 DaVon Hamilton
2.59 Chase Claypool
3.75 Van Jefferson
3.75 Devin Duvernay
3.101 Leki Fotu
4.133 AJ Dillon
5.161 Amik Robertson
6.215 Trey Adams
Great content as always Rob, there’s no one else in the business like you.
And thanks for setting up this competition Dave! I loaded up on the earlier round guesses to hopefully get one correct haha (because let’s be honest, trying to nail the late round Seahawks selections is dang near impossible..)
Thanks Daniel
PCs first clue is out.
And with Seattle’s first pick they choose a special teams gunner? DB?
In the past have the ever given a clue about a player and then not been able to draft that player?
I think it’s just Pete having fun. These things are so vague.
Um, Jared knows…
Didn’t you know that, lol.
That’s one of my all time favourite draft moments… Jared trying to turn that into ‘Jared knows’.
Classic Stanger.
And then one of the reporters even asked a question about it after.
Goes to show how things spread on social media.
He had another doozy today, implying they intentionally avoid the prospects he likes.
“Whoop, Stanger likes this guy…gotta cross him off our board just to spite him and make sure he doesn’t get credit.”
Probably not fun to make fun of somebody with such delusion, but what the heck.
Are you serious??
Did he actually do that??
I think they’re always completely random. Meant to give the fans something to do before the draft
The only 1 I know that Pete admitted to was the Catalina wine mixer clip from the Step brothers movie. It was Bruce Irvin.
In that case he would have known Bruce would still be on the board. Could be a similar situation today.
In other words they’re going to take someone round one, probably after a small trade down, most of the fans will see as a “reach”
So, business as usual then?
BINGO
A heartfelt thanks for your work this year, Rob. You’ve become the consistent best read for Seahawks coverage and draft day always feels like a big party. Here are my picks:
1.27 Isaiah Wilson
2.42 Willie Gay Jr
2.59 Devin Duvernay
2.62 Davon Hamilton
2.64 Cam Akers
3.73 Jonathan Greenard
3.84 Amik Robertson
4.140 Leki Fotu
5.145 Michael Ojimudia
6.177 J.R.Reed
6.189 Hakeem Adeniji
7.229 Josh Metellus
This would be outstanding.
Schofield = O’Brien Schofield = mediocre pass rusher = Darrell Taylor
More a wish-list than a prediction, but the fun in this is seeing everyone else’s. Rock on, Rob. Another great draft for you. And yes, please keep blogging. This dinosaur still prefers it over tiresome Twitter hot takes.
1. 31. Jonathan Taylor RB Wisconsin
2. 59. Justin Madubuike DT Texas A&M
2. 64. Jabari Zuniga DE Florida
3.94. Chase Claypool WR Notre Dame
3.101. Matt Peart OT UConn
4.123. Leki Fotu DT Utah
4. 133. Robert Hunt OT Louisiana
5. 156. Michael Ojemudia CB Iowa
5. 176. Nick Harris C Washington
6. 195. Tyrie Cleveland WR Florida
6. 208. Josh Metellus S Michigan
7. 218. Tanner Muse S Clemson
7. 218. RB Michael Warren II RB Cincinnati
7. 245. Charlie Taumoepeau TE Portland State
Thanks Jim
Welcome, Rob. Looks like I’m 0-6 going into the last day.
Sea Mode. If we’re going off of the title or plot of the movie, 1917 is about dude trying to save or get a message to his BROTHER, right?
Trevon Diggs is Stefon’s. Unlikely the go corner 1st overall (it’ll hapoen one of these years) so let’s cross his name off.
Romeo Okwara’s brother is…?? And he was born where…???
Literally give me any name and I’ll find a way to connect it… 😝 🙃
ok, Kevin Bacon
lol. 2nd degree of Kevin Bacon. 😂
1917 lead actor George MacKay was in The Old Curiosity Shop with Toby Jones, who was in Frost/Nixon with Kevin Bacon. Duh.
(I kind of meant an NFL prospect name, though…)
I am going to have a blast watching Darrell Taylor highlights all day before the draft.
from lance:
Chiseled out of granite
Physical traits are NFL-worthy
Play strength is a big plus
Holds his own at point of attack against top-flight SEC tackles
Balanced base with first hands into initial contact
Hearty edge-setting with good punch, extend and sink
Get-them-down tackler with adequate range
Flashes burst to threaten the edge
Impressive ability to bend and dip at the top of the rush
Corners and flattens sharply around the turn
Looks for strip sacks when he gets there
Cliff Avril 2.0 if the seahawks can develop him correctly
He is like a Cliff 2.0. 6’3″ 260 with good burst. Nice arm length. Just need more consistency from the guy. Maybe Bruce can get his mitts on him and shape him up. Wish he had more combine numbers like a 10 yard split.
Last guy I saw with the notes “chiseled like granite” was Chris Carson, now a Seahawk.
This is the year the draft media has been “more off the mark than ever”
Just remember that
Less than 4 hours now gents. What time does everyone start that first cocktail?
Yerba mate and soda in about an hour.
Well done, Ill hit that captain and coke starting about 4.
About 30 minutes ago… 🙂
2.39 – Jonathan Taylor – RB Wisconsin
2.62 – Zack Baun – OLB Wisconsin
3.70 – Bryan Edwards – WR South Carolina
3.71 – Willie Gay Jr. – OLB Mississippi State
4.101 – Davon Hamilton – DT Ohio State
4.133 – Hunter Bryant – TE Washington
4.144 – Nick Harris – C Washington
5.151 – Anfernee Jennings – DE Alabama
5.175 – Julian Blackmon – CB Utah
6.214 – Carlos Davis – DT Nebraska
7.246 – Trey Adams – OT Washington
7.251 – Sewo Olonilua – RB TCU
Hey Rob been following your blog for years now and this was a super fun off-season to follow. I threw an early CB in there for fun. Here goes nothing:
1.30 Cesar Ruiz C
2.34 Trevon Diggs CB
2.34 Michael Pittman JR. WR
2.59 Tee Higgins WR
2.59 Robert Hunt OT
2.64 Terrell Lewis DE
3.101 Zack Moss RB
4.122 Curtis Weaver DE
4.133 Laurell Murchison DT
4.144 Willie Gay JR OLB
4.144 Michael Ojemudia CB
6.214 Antonio Gibson RB
Thank you
Maybe I’m the lone wolf on this one but if we take Raekwon Davis I’m going to cry tears of woe.
You might be . . .
Why?
I can understand being lukewarm on him. But you’re complaining about him just seems odd.
I’ve voiced my opinion on Davis on many occasions and in many ways. No need to rinse and repeat.
Might be time to heed your own advice and stop ‘rinsing and repeating’ the same comment.
Why did you ask “why” if you’ve heard me rinsing and repeating so many times?
The ‘why’ was about your slightly odd suggestion that you’d be an emotional wreck if they draft Raekwon Davis.
It doesn’t make any sense.
Like I said, it’s fine to be lukewarm about a player. But being this against a player is just bizarre. Especially when he’s not remotely divisive. He’s just a big, physical defensive lineman.
Yup you would be alone on that one. Davis makes a lot of sense at the right spot
He would definitely be alone crying about a draft pick. Yes, absolutely.
(Just busting ur balls Kingdome)
2nd clue is up
https://twitter.com/PeteCarroll/status/1253420911434231809
Toy Story- “That wasn’t flying, that was falling with style.”
“Impressive wingspan, very good!”
Trade down
Who has the most “impressive wingspan?”
OT Alex Taylor, SC State = 88 inches
Raekwon Davis = 85.25 inches
Peart is up there: 86.5″
Put the two clues together, trade down for a linemen with great wingspan
Someone that can ‘buzz’ the flats?
Trenches & Wingspan? Isaiah Wilson. To add a “reach” to this, Tom Hanks who plays Woody, had quite the relationship with a “Wilson”
Impressive wingspan and can “fly”- Brandon Aiyuk
Wouldn’t be surprised if they really like Aiyuk. Ideal #3. Kick returner too.
Absolutely. They might 😉 also like this:
Brandon Aiyuk has never dropped a deep pass (20+ yards) in his career at Arizona State.
I seem to recall Aiyuk had a remarkable 81+” wingspan, from Sr bowl measurements maybe?
lol, I love these obscure deep dives:
“Ok, Mr. Light Beer” – Milwaukee’s Best- Wisconsin- Jonathan Taylor.
Oh sh**.
Impressive wingspan and Andy’s player? Andy ‘Davis.’ Raekwon Davis. If we put the 1st clue w/ this one, and assuming the 1st is ‘trenches.’
That’s it! Did you come up with that?
Yes sir.
Added it to my reply to PC!
Didn’t know u had a twitter account.
I’m gonna get back on that bird app this summer. Will let ya know so we can give each other a follow.
Sure, but I almost literally only use it to reply to PC’s draft clues each year. 😂
Interesting. I can see that but I was struck by the lines of dialogue:
“Where’s Colonel MacKenzie [insert prospect name]?” aka Where’s the guy we want [my guess is JTaylor]
“You’ll have to wait until the first wave goes over.” aka You’ll have to trade back
“I can’t do that.” aka Can’t risk missing out on him by trading back
Whoa, that would be deep.
In that case, it could even mean Rob’s predicted trade down to 30 scenario.
Combining them I just read it as whoever falls from the trench group. BPA then whoever drops on the OL/DL
1. 27 Yetur Gross-Matos, OT, Penn State
1. 30 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2. 34 Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
2. 43 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2. 44 K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State
2. 59 Robert Hunt, OT, Louisiana-Lafayette
2. 64 Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
3. 75 Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
3. 101 Zach Moss, RB, Utah
4. 133 L´Jarius Sneed, CB, Louisana Tech
4. 144 Yasir Durant, OT, Missouri
6. 214 Michael Warren II, RB, Cincinnati
In the first clue the guy runs 300 yards.
Guess who ran for 300 yards against Purdue in 2018?
Jonathan Taylor.
I think the first clue just meant “trenches”
Per Fieldgulls, O’Brien Schofield (the name of the soldier is Schofield) went to Wisconsin. Trenches implies an O-lineman or RB. And 300 yards, as you said. All 3 tie to Jonathan Taylor. Perhaps the Wave part is something as well, as in, get him before a “wave” of RBs are drafted (like the Penny draft), but hard to predict that pre-draft.
Rob, I’ll keep it short and simple – you’ve created something truly special here at SDB. My most heartfelt thanks, to you and your family.
Thanks Michael
The more I think about it, I’m wondering if they draft Baun EDGE and train him to be used like they used Bruce Irvin his rookie season (even though I hope it doesn’t happen).
Would he be as effective as Bruce was?
Thoughts?
Go Hawks!
Baun just isn’t their type of player.
At EDGE they want length and at linebacker they want special traits. He has neither.
I like Uche better than Baun in terms of a SAM, but Baun wouldn’t be a bad pick at all IMO. Uche is more Bruce. Baun would be more along the lines of a Clay Matthews.
Ok, that’s helpful – thank you! I’m hoping they don’t take either one! 🙂
Hoping for Taylor with their first pick and then get some help at DE, DT, and Wr in rounds 2-4.
Go Hawks!
2.59 – Robert Hunt
2.59 – Ezra Cleveland
2.59 – Willie Gay Jr.
2.59 – Julian Okwara
2.64 – Jabari Zuniga
2.64 – Matt Peart
2.64 – Raekwon Davis
3.101 – Zack Moss
3.101 – Amik Robertson
4.133 – Damien Lewis
4.133 – Leki Fotu
4.144 – James Proche
Jonathan Taylor Thomas played the son of Tim Allen on Home Improvement…
1.30 Isaiah Wilson
2.37 Josh Uche
2.41 KJ Hamler
2.46 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Jabari Zuniga
2.64 Justin Madubuike
3.74 Robert Hunt
3.77 Bryan Edwards
3.101 Cam Akers
4.133 Hakeem Adeniji
4.144 Michael Ojemudia
6.214 Lavert Hill
Here’s our trade partner:
Who are they targeting in R1?
Ive been saying this for a while. Colts will trade up with the Hawks to draft Jacob Eason.
If the Colts move up it’s for pass rush or receiver.
If not QB, then possibly DB or WR.
My guess: Reagor or Mims.
Based on the board graphic from Rob, I think we go LB or RB for the first pick in that order.
Can’t see LB first up.
Ah the big day, thank you so much for all the content leading up to this Rob. Totally not looking forward to my coworkers asking me what’s wrong as I cry over missing Isaiah Wilson by one pick after a trade down though lol.
Thanks William
Rob
Truly an amazing job you do to have such passion and insights for the Hawks way of thinking and feel extra confident that the parameters of your picks are spot on. I thought the same thing that JS was tipping his hand yesterday that OL focus is likely done, meaning they could be going after a “playmaker” with their first pick, whether thats at 27 or traded into 2nd round I believe teams react to the adversity they had from the year before with draft picks, losing almost all their RB late in the season plus OL depth to me means that a playmaker will be added with an early pick. The OL has been addressed so far thru volume but with Hawks commitment to the run, they will attack this pick with Taylor if he is still available. In spite of the need for DL edge speed, they will have to find it deeper in the draft as Hawks also need DT help to stop the run game against them. Here are my picks for the contest
1.30 Jonathan Taylor RB
2-34 Joshua Uche DE
2-59 Chase Claypool WR
2.59 DaVon Hamilton, DT
2.64 Kyle Dugger, FS
3.77 Jonathan Greenard, Edge
3.85 L”Jarius Snead DB
4.133 Ben Bartch OL
4.144 Trevis Gibson
6-214 Teias Tart DL
6.214 Kevin Dotson OL
6.214 Joe Reed WR
Keep up the awesome work and insights, thank you
Thanks Doug!
Rob,
Have always appreciated, admired and respected your work, but never realized the importance of what you’ve created. To have a place to gather and geek out over something as trivial as sport has been invaluable, providing a needed respite and welcome diversion.
You have done us all a service. Forever grateful. Thank you.
Thank you mishima. I really appreciate you saying that.
I will second that. And well said Mish’.
My 12 Seahawk selections (after multiple trades) for SDB draft contest, 4/23/2020, 2:22-PM
2-34——WR/PR/KOR-BRANDON AIYUK, Arizona State.
2-59——EDGE/LEO-JULIAN OKWARA, Notre Dame.
2-64——OG/OT-ROBERT HUNT, Louisiana-Lafayette.
3-94——OLB/DPR-WILLIE GAY, JR. Mississippi State.
3-96——EDGE/DE-JONATHAN GREENARD, Florida.
4-122—–ILB-LOGAN WILSON, Wyoming.
4-133—–CB(slot)-AMIK ROBERTSON, Louisiana Tech.
4-138—–DT(3-tech)-McTELVIN AGIM, Arkansas.
4-144—–RB-A. J. DILLON, Boston College.
5-153—–WR/RB/KOR-ANTONIO GIBSON, Memphis.
5-173—–OC/OG-KEITH ISMAEL, San Diego State.
6-214—–QB-COLE McDONALD, Hawaii.
((((—UDFA’S—EDGE/LB-CASEY TOOHILL, DT-JOSIAH COATNEY, FS-GENO STONE,
PK-RODRIGO BLANKENSHIP, CB(SLOT)-KINDLE VILDOR. OT-TYRE PHILLIPS))))
Question: Is there even a remote possibility that the Hawks trade up to, say, the 8th through 12th pick if someone they love falls into that range? No one seems to think so.
Soon a little Jameson with my draft. This is going to be extra good seeing how the virus has pretty much put the kabash on all the sporting events I enjoy watching.
*Cheers* to all.
I guess it depends on how you define “remote”…
By remote I mean are they even considering the possibility of moving up to roughly that slot I mentioned?
Sorry, it was just a little (dumb) joke on my part.
Basically a way of saying I think the chances are as slim as they always are.
Drafts are weird sometimes. For instance, let’s say the top 3 QB’s go in the top 10 or so, and then there’s a run on OT’s, and Okudah goes…it’s not inconceivable that a Brown or a Simmons could fall further than one might think.
Anyway…just spit-balling…and good stuff from you all the time here. 🙂
I agree with you, Paul, anything can happen. I’ve posted a few times about trading up and although it won’t happen, it’s fun to speculate. In fact my entry into the contest has them moving up to get Simmons just for fun. Have great night everyone! Does the draft come on at like 1:00am in the UK? That would be hard to adjust for me as it comes on at 5pm in the Seattle area.
Yeah, unlikely seeing how this draft is loaded with a lot of 2nd round talent types.
Psyched for the draft!
We all know SEA will want to trade down from 27 but it takes a willing trading partner offering a decent return. The problem this year is, according to Tony P, that SF and TEN and one other team I can’t remember, also want to trade down. That makes it a buyer’s market to move up, not a seller’s market moving down.
I’m not sure SEA will be willing to trade down this year because I’m not sure they’ll get enough compensation in this buyer’s market.
And there’s only one player who could reasonably be expected to be available at 27 who could have a significant enough Year 1 impact — Jonathan Taylor.
Accordingly, I think if he’s available, SEA will draft him with the 27th pick.
Should we just go with all the “Taylors” in this draft?
RB Jonathan Taylor
DE Darrell Taylor
OL Alex Taylor
LB Davion Taylor
The funny think is, we’ve met with two of them (Jonathan and Davion) and were linked with Darrell by Schrager today…
I was just thinking, could it be Kinlaw? ‘Falling with style’ and doesn’t he have one of the longest wingspan’s? Then again, preficting someone to fall into your lap would be pretty damn difficult.
He has the 2nd longest wingspan of the DTs (83.75), but I don’t think they expect him to fall that far.
Lot of upside with the Taylor four…
Agreed. I’m down for that.
I approve, Taylor gang unite!
How u been feelin’ lately? Over your ailment? 🤞
Hey brother, yes finally. Although honestly I still have some lingering effects. Never was able to get tested but the ER doc told me it’s almost certainly coronavirus. I’ve never experienced anything like ti before. But thankfully I made it through the worst.
Good to hear, Eric.
Good to hear, Eric
Glad ur ok my man.
So glad to hear it!!!
27 — Jonathan Taylor
59 — Raekwon Davis or Justin Madubuike
64 — Robert Hunt
81 — Davon Hamilton
101 — Darrell Taylor
144 — Devin Duvernay or John Hightower
I just did a simulation to kill a bit of time.
Came away with:
Jonathan Taylor
Darrell Taylor
Raekwon Davis
Leki Fotu
Davion Taylor
Saahdiq Charles
Joe Reed
John Reid
Darrell’s your EDGE… Raekwon your five technique who can kick inside. Fotu replaces Al Woods. Saahdiq Charles a project left tackle. Joe Reed on kick returns, John Reid competition at nickel. Only one I wasn’t sure on was Davion Taylor. Not sure they go linebacker. But they do need speed.
I like that.
Could see a weapon for Russ over Taylor and some LB’s later, even though Taylor is a fit.
The “Taylor and Reed, Inc.” draft class!
Seriously though, that’s an entire class with enormous upside.
The whole “hot and cold motor” thing with Fotu worries me. I imagine that’s why they’ve met with him. But the talent is there, so that could be where they find value. And if it’s just a R3-R4 pick, there’s not as much to lose.
Has there been a change in opinion on when Darell Taylor goes? I thought he was a solid mid 3rd round type guy but now he is our second pick in this draft. Did I miss it?
Apparently so. I thought later rounds due to injury. But if people are saying R2-ish now, then clearly the injury concerns aren’t there for some teams. He’s a massive project because some of his tape stinks. But there’s no denying his potential.
I think Joe Reed has a ton of potential in the NFL. Really enjoy watching his tape…dude is just electric with the ball in his hands. KR, PR, screens, jet sweep and a limited route tree to start with…
That draft is Taylor-made
I swear, how much has his agent paid Ian this draft season? Sheesh.
Incredible.
Talk about burying the lede. He posts that text, but in the video he wraps up by saying “some teams” are concerned about the future health of his hip.
“Some teams” are concerned? He means the teams that are drafting high and are looking at QBs.
I can’t watch the draft live unfortunately but I’ll share my thoughts later tonight.
Just wanted to say huge HUGE thanks to Rob for the insane amount of content he’s pumped out for free. The year has by far been the best on this blog, the interviews have taken things to the next level. I would love it if there was a way Rob could monetize this.
Anyways huge thanks to everyone to a great offseason so far
Thanks Captain
1. 27 Jonathan Taylor
1.30 Isaiah Wilson
2.37 Josh Uche
2. 44 Jalen Raegor
2.46 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Ross Blacklock
2.64 Robert Hunt
3.75 Jonathan Greenland
3.101 Bradley Anae
4.133 AJ Dillon
4.144 Kevin Dotson
6.214 Nate Evans
SDB is still the best. Still on my favorites on every computer I work on. Amazing work again Rob. GO HAWKS!
Thanks
I want Talor and Weaver, but I doubt it happens. Here’s a Pro Football Network Mock Draft that’ll do:
2/34. Isaiah Wilson, OT Georgia
2/59. Julian Okwara, DE Notre Dame
2/64. Justin Madubuike, DT Texas A&M
3/101. Logan Stenberg, G Kentucky
4/122. Zack Moss, RB Utah
4/133. Davion Taylor, OLB Colorado
4/144. Hunter Bryant, TE Washington
6/214. Julian Blackmon, CB Utah
ROB I have a quick question for you how important is the vertical jump for the Seahawks at the combine Claypool Aiyuk and reagor had outstanding numbers as well as Chinn and Dugger all went over 40 inch vertical.you probably have answered this question before you I apologise if you have address this before
It’s not as important as suddenness at receiver but it certainly helps.
Everyone else that posts on this sight, and more so for Rob, thank you so much for this sight. This is the place to go for anything Seahawks. The lack of national media on the Seahawks news is ok as long as this site is here. Thanks for all that you do!
Thanks
Clue #3, a clip from Zoolander
https://twitter.com/PeteCarroll/status/1253442515107115008
OMG, there’s a huge sign right at the beginning that reads “derelicte”
It really is Derrell Taylor, isn’t it?
If it is, for anyone concerned about him, please watch the Kentucky game from ’18. That’s what he’s fully capable of. And the S. Carolina game in the 3rd quarter there’s a stretch of 3-4 plays that are incredible from a wide 9/LEO alignment.
Watching rn.
My guess was, Ben Stiller’s late wife was Christine Taylor. She was his lover interest in Zoolander as well. Taylor, Jonathan Taylor.
For the other two:
2nd clue: Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear. Tim Allen’s son in Home Improvement was Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Jonathan Taylor.
First clue: JT ran for 300 yards in a game. He runs in the trenches. O’Brien Schofield, former Seahawk, went to Wisconsin. The name of the soldier is Schofield.
Not sure if I’m on to something, or if it’s a case of if you’re looking for something, you’ll find it everywhere (i.e. 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon).
Dang this is impressive work with the clues.
Nice.
Yeah, it’s all definitely a case of 6 degrees. Sure makes for some fun though as we wait for the draft to start.
I like your thinking on this!
Will Ferrell is from USC. Zoolander jumps in front of the Prime rib of Propecia to BLOCK him from harm. Austin Jackson. Thats all i got
Oh and he turned left! Left tackle like Jackson!
Some are continuing on the Isaiah Wilson trail from earlier:
Owen Wilson + Trenches + Wingspan = Isaiah Wilson….”There it is”
Trenches & Wingspan? Isaiah Wilson. To add a “reach” to this, Tom Hanks who plays Woody, had quite the relationship with a “Wilson”
That definitely works too, haha. 6 degrees everywhere.
Mavrk cleared hot:
2.35 – Josh Uche, Mich
2.46 – Julian Okwara, ND
2.46 – Marlon Davison, AU
2.59 – Raekwon Davis, AL
2.59 – Michael Pittman, USC
2.59 – Clyde Edwards Helaire, LSU
2.64 – Neville Gallimore, OK
2.64 – Jabari Zuniga, FL
3.101 – Robert Hunt, LA-L
3.101 – Chase Claypool, ND
6.214 – Ron’Dell Carter, JMU
6.214 – Damien Lewis, LSU
First off, I want to thank Rob and the entire SDB community for the joy you bring to my life, along with many others’. Because of the hard work and thoroughness Rob puts into SDB, I can confidently say this website produces the highest quality NFL draft content out there. In fact, if I’m looking to read into anything Seahawks-related, I turn to SDB first. So here’s to another exciting, yet vastly different, draft season. Cheers, Rob!!!
Here is my entry:
2.35 – Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.59 – Zack Baun, EDGE, Wisconsin
2.59 – Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
3.71 – Robert Hunt, OT, Louisiana-Lafayette
3.73 – Darrell Taylor, DE, Tennessee
3.85 – Amik Robertson, DB, LA Tech
3.85 – Zack Moss, RB, Utah
4.116 – Reggie Robinson, CB, Tulsa
4.133 – Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulsa
4.144 – John Hightower, WR, Boise State
5.173 – Madre Harper, CB, Southern Illinois
6.214 – Michael Onwenu, OG, Michigan
Thanks ZHawk
Thank you for the thoughtful posts this whole time. Really amazing insight and inspiration!
Here’s my draft:
2.27 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.59 Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
2.59 Raekwon Davis, IDL, Alabama
2.59 Julian Okwara, DE, ND
2.64 Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
2.64 DaVon Hamilton, DL, Ohio State
2.64 Josh Uche, Edge, Mich
2.64 Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
3.101 Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
3.133 Kenny Robinson, S, West Virgina
4.144 Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina State
6.214 Oluwole Betiku Jr, EDGE, Illinois
GO HAWKS
Thanks EV!
My entry to comp:
27 Jonathon Taylor
59 Curtis Weaver
75 Devin Duvernay
101 Amik Robertson
183 Yasir Durant
195 Kevin Dotson
212 Broderick Washington Jr.
213 John Penisini
214 Oluwole Betiku Jr.
218 Ja’Marcus Bradley
224 Lamar Jackson
230 Trey Adams
Rob I also found it very interesting that Bill O’Brian said that this upcoming football season will be the year of the veteran because of rookie training camps and regular training camps . The unknown . Any thoughts
1.27. Jonathan Taylor
2.33. Jalen Reagor
2.35. Isaiah Wilson
2.45. K.J. Hamler
2.50. Robert Hunt
2.50. Raekwon Davis
2.50. Zabari Zuniga
2.59. Julian Okwara
2.59. Willie Gay Jr.
2.64. Davon Hamilton
3.101. Bryan Edwards
4.133. Cam Akers
#SDB Mock Draft Comp
1.30 Johnathan Taylor
2.35 Joshua Uche
2.35 Julian Okwara
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.64 Robert Hunt
2.64 Davon Hamilton
3.96 Darrell Taylor
3.101 Amik Robertson
4.109 Van Jefferson
4.109 Bryce Hall
4.144 Trevis Gipson
6.214 Kevin Dotson
Rob,
I have been following SDB avidly since 2012. Without a doubt this year has been your best work ever! We here at SDB have been blessed with your amazing talents and passion over the years. It’s crazy that you dont already have multiple offers-particularly from the Seahawks. JS needs to have you on speed dial this weekend!
Each and everyone of the posters here bring something unique to the table. Even though I rarely post I feel like one of the family here on SDB.
Points of interest-
-In all my mocks on PFN-Detroit ALWAYS traded 27 for 35 and 85
-Every mock I did always had the same 3 players, Willie Gay Jr., DaVon Hamilton and Robert Hunt
-Today I finally came around to choosing Jonathan Taylor after a small trade-down with Detroit
Mock-
Final Mock-12 players
2.35 Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2.35 Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
2.59 Jabari Zuniga, DE, Florida
2.59 Willie Gay, OLB, Mississippi State
2.64 Chase Carpool, WR, Notre Dame
3.85 Robert Hunt, OT, Louisiana
3.101 DaVon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
3.133 Trevis Gibson, DE, Tulsa
3.133 Hakeem Adenjii, OT, Kansas
4.144 Bryce Hall, CB, UVA
4.144 Hunter Bryant. TE. Washington
6.214 Quez Watkins, WR, Southern Miss
Go Hawk!
Thank you Stuart!
1.27. Austin Jackson, OT USC
1.27. Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge Penn State
2.40. J.K. Dobbins, RB Ohio State
2.40. Justin Madabuike, DL, Texas A&M
2.59. Joshua Uche, OLB Michigan
2.64. Raekwon Davis, DT Alabama
2.64. Malik Harrison, OLB Ohio State
3.100. Jonathan Greenard, LB Florida
3.100. Adam Trautman, TE Dayton
3.110. Tyler Johnson, WR Minnesota
4.140. Tanner Muse, S Clemson
7.220. James Robinson, RB Illinois State
If I get one player correct I’ll be shocked!
Yup, that’s usually the way it goes!
I think in all my attempts over the years, Lano Hill and Gary Jennings were my only two hits.
You didnt have Germain?? I had him and Bruce in the 2nd. Had Carson in the seventh too thanks to Vol
Hey, he’s better than Fournette (our inside joke)😉
If Lano and Gary Jennings were your hits, don’t take it personally if I root for you to go 0-fer! Ha.
I’m sure that to this day the only player I got right, in real time albeit, was Golden Tate.
1 trade back
2 Okwara ED Notre Dame
2 Madabuike IDL Texas A&M
3 Muti G Fresno State
3 Wilson T Georgia
3 Bartch T St. John’s
3 Johnson WR Minnesota
4 Robertson CB
4 Zuniga ED Florida
4 Adeniji T Kansas
4 Gipson ED Tulsa
5 Ojumedi CB
6 Dillon RB Boston College
Lmao so glad I’m not doing the scores lmaao
Actually, I was thinking the easiest way will be to just search on this thread for the player names and tally each hit.
There might not even be a tie scenario (like anyone who actually guesses 2 picks right probably wins lol), but if there were, tiebreakers will take a few min to calculate, but shouldn’t be too bad. (I think… 😬)
Idk did you see mine? I had only DL, RB, and CB I might hit two haha
good luck (*kidnapper speaking to Liam Neeson voice)
Hawks trade back three times collecting draft capital and move up from #59
to collect their highest rated LEO in this years draft. Hawks
2-53——Edge Julian Okwara , Notre Dame.
2-64——Edge Joshua Uche- Michigan
3-68-—–DT Davonn Hamilton Ohio State
3-75——Edge Jonathan Greenward Florida
3-79——WR Chase Claypool Notre Dame
3-94——RB Cam Akers Florida State
4-145—-CB Kindle Vildor Georgia Southern.
4-146—–RB Anthony McFarland Maryland
5-153—–OT Hakeem Adeniji Kansas.
6-185—–S Daniel Thomas Auburn.
6-215—–OG Damien Lewis LSU
7-242—–WR Quez Watkins Southern Miss
At the end of the draft Schneider caught on video looking at Seahawksdraftblog.com
and frantically reaching to seahawksdraftblog.com community searching for the genius Blake
who manipulated up and down the board and selected blue chip players. HaHa Go Hawks!
Could very well happen if you can haul in all those picks! Some of the projections seem a little unreachable, but you’re probably just playing a better strategy than me for the contest by having more chances of hitting on players. I hadn’t thought of it that way. Have a great night everyone!
Thanks for all the work you do Rob, I can’t wait to see who the Hawks won’t be picking tonight.
BTW, SDB community, which team makes the first WTF?!?!?!? pick of the night? I have a feeling it will be the Jags
Probably the Raiders if I had to guess.
Gettlemen for the G-Men…again!
I think Tua goes to the Jags.
Thanks KD
Rob is the Patreon still available? I would love to give a little back to you after all you gave us this draft season.
Yep! https://www.patreon.com/seahawksdraftblog
Cool! Just signed up to donate.
Oooh. Clue #4 is from Black Panther. M’Baku introduction scene.
https://twitter.com/PeteCarroll/status/1253452229765365763
Is Prince Tega too blatant…
JABARI Zuniga is the other possible guy here.
Oh yeah, M’Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe.
But that would be waaay too obvious, no?
Pete playing 4D chess here and hiding in plain site. He knows that if the other teams know that he knows that they know what they want him to think he knows who to pick then they won’t know. There’s layers to this.
👀
“Now you want to hand the nation over to this prince”
Dane Jackson? Pittsburgh PANTHERS?
I loved him early in the draft process for NCB, until I saw his measurements and testing. It ain’t happenin’…
More on the Prince Tega front. His haircut even kinda does look like Mbaku…
https://twitter.com/trevsmith9109/status/1253454096419262466
April 23, 2020 at 2:48 pm
1. 29 Jonathan Taylor
2.37 Josh Uche
2. 44 Jabari Zuniga
2.46 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Ross Blacklock
2.64 Robert Hunt
3.75 Jonathan Greenland
3.80 Michael Pittman
3.101 Antoine Whitfield
4.133 Rashard Lawrence
4.144 Kevin Dotson
6.214 Steve Montez
I’m still going with Raekwon for the 1st two.
1st wave crimson TIDE
Trenches
Wingspan
Andy’s favorite Andy Davis
These last 2 I’m stumped on.
Yeah. If I’ve learned anything over the past years from this exercise, it’s to focus on players we know they will be interested in anyways.
Wait a sec.
Is this last one Yetur Gross-Matos? His dad died by saving him from drowning. ‘Yetur’ means encircled by family. Panther or Lion. And there’s a reference in the clip about coming down from the mountains like a Mountain Lion, Cougar, Florida panther, puma, etc.
Nah, but what about trading back with the Panthers for 38 and 69?
Just for fun:
Black Panther is played by Chadwick Boseman. Boseman played the top player in 2014’s Draft Day, drafted by the Browns. The Browns in that movie also drafted a RB. Jonathan Taylor? Possibly, but also the person playing that running back was Arian Foster, who went to the University of Tennessee —> Darrell Taylor?
Jonathan Taylor’s favorite RB? Arian Foster.
https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/27/jonathan-taylors-favorite-player-texans-arian-foster/
Oh wow I didn’t even realize that, I would much rather that be the case and we draft Jonathan Taylor
This could very well mean that we will be in for a bit of a surprise. I’ve said in the past that I think these clues are genuine, and that Carroll knows with 100% certainty that his guy will be available. With that said, Taylor may very well be the pick, but can anyone be 100% certain that he will be available? Not really.
2.46 – Josh Uche
2.59 – Robert Hunt
2.59 – Jeremy Chinn
2.64 – Davon Hamilton
2.64 – Jabari Zuniga
2.64 – Raekwon Davis
3.80 – Cam Akers
3.101 – Devin Duvernay
4.133 – Leki Fotu
4.144 – Julian Blackmon
5.165 – Madre Harper
6.214 – James Robinson
Best year of coverage ever. Well done SDB!
1. 29 Jonathan Taylor
2.37 Josh Uche
2. 44 Jabari Zuniga
2.46 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Ross Blacklock
2.64 Robert Hunt
3.75 Jonathan Greenland
3.80 Michael Pittman
3.101 Antoine Whitfield
4.133 Rashard Lawrence
4.144 Kevin Dotson
6.214 Steve Montez
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How about this:
Guy looks like he is running a 40 yard dash in that scene. In the first wave. So someone who ran a 40? (Roll tide)
Buzz light year. A guy that had a lot of Buzz, but had a light year (Raekwon or Jabari) the title is “you looked good falling”. A player that is falling in the draft and looks good to them.
Zoolander. Has a special look. Looks special.
Ooh, I like that about Buzz.
1.27 Mecki Becton
2.34 Julian Okwara
2.59 Lucas Niang
2.64 Willy Gay Jr
3.101 Bryce Hall
3.101 Zabari Zuniga
4.110 Leki Fotu
4.133 Zack Moss
4.136 Hunter Bryant
5.144 Micheal Ojemudia
5.144 Robert Hunt
7.214 Trey Adams
1.27 – Jonathan Taylor – RB
2.59 – Antoine Winfield Jr -S
2.59 – Brandon Aiyuk – WR
2.59 – Zach Baun – OLB
3.85 – Devin Duvernay – WR
4.116 – Anfernee Jennings – DE
4.116 – Alton Robinson -DE
4.116 – Robert Windsor -DT
5.170 – Hakeem Adeniji – OT
5.170 – John Reid – CB
5.170 – Lamical Perine -RB
6.214 – Freddie Swain – WR
Rob – thanks again for your blog, I’ve been following this site for 10+ years because of the quality content and brilliant analysis. Thank you.
Dave – thanks for putting this together, I’d be happy to donate towards the prize, if helpful.
To you both – thank you for providing an escape from the stresses of life right now. If I’m like everyone else, life still keeps going on top of all the COVID stuff, good and bad and this has been a bright light for me.
Thanks Derek
Hi guys this is what I think GOOD LUCK.
1.27 Brandon Aiyuk
1.27 Cesar Ruiz
1.27 Austin Jackson
1.30 Jonathan Taylor
2.36 Josh Uche
2.59 Curtis Weaver
2.59 Kenneth Murray
2.64 Raekwon Davis
3.101 Darrell Taylor
3.101 Robert Hunt
4.133 Bryce Hall
6.214 Jake Luton
Here is my entry. Thanks again DC for organizing, Rob for hosting and for giving us this platform. Enjoy the Draft Gentlemen.
Just an FYI, that PASTRAMI kid above is my aforementioned son.
1. – 1.27 Josh Jones
2. – 1.27 Cesar Ruiz
3. – 1.27 Jalen Reagor
4. – 1.30 Jonathan Taylor
5. – 2.30 Josh Uche
6. – 2.45 Michael Pittman
7. – 2.64 Darrell Taylor
8. – 2. 64 Reakwon Davis
9. – 3.72 DaVon Hamilton
10. – 5.175 Amik Robertson
11. – 6.214 Joe Reed
12. – 7. 246 Steven Montez
1.27 Jonathan Taylor
1.27 Isaiah Wilson
1.27 Jalen Reagor
2.59 Josh Uche
2.59 Kyle Duggar
2.64 Claypool
2.64 DaVon Hamilton
3.101 Leki Fotu
3.101 Zach Moss
3.101 Jonathan Greenard
4.144 Michael Ojemudia
6.215 Madre Harper
idk who runs this account, but I love it:
https://twitter.com/NFL_Memes/status/1253455973802545154/photo/1
Ha yes. That is well done!!! I was wondering what kind of a jab they would have for the Seahawks, didn’t miss the mark much there.
Well, it’s about time to make ridiculous predictions based on gut instinct, and most likely eat crow afterwards. Just for fun though I’ll say three QB could go in the top 10 and Tua lasts until the 20s possibly landing with the Steelers, Pats, or Colts. It could really help the Hawks findings trade down partners if Tua Tanks. I’m it personally impressed with Becton, but if he does fall as some are predicting he screams Hawks right tackle to me and don’t think we’d trade down if he’s available. Last years overly bold prediction was Metcalf falling, so I’ll see if lightning strikes twice.
DC thanks for all your work on this mock draft contest. Much appreciated. I do have to laugh a little bit because I know every time a contest is proposed that requests A specific format to be submitted, it rarely happens as requested. As I see all the submissions, I’m not sure if I saw a single one that’s formatted exactly the way you requested. So in short, thanks for all the additional work that you will put into normalizing all this data into your Excel sheets or whatever you’re using.
Go Hawks
My Draft Submission:
(Ok it’s really more of a pipe dream list of most of my favorite prospects. That way I’m thrilled whenever I do get a hit on any name on my list)
2.35 CEH, RB
2.46 Josh Uche, DE
2.50 Robert Hunt, OT
2.55 Jabari Zuniga, DE
2.60 Raekwon Davis, DT
3.75 Willie Gay, LB
3.80 DaVon Hamilton, DT
3.100 Devin Duvernay, WR
4.120 Zach Moss, RB
4.144 Kevin Dotson, G
5.150 Amik Robertson, CB
6.181 Arfernee Jennings, LB
I could love this draft, especially for what it would do in the trenches!
If we want to force it to players that we like: Chadwick Boseman is from South Carolina = Bryan Edwards!
1.30 Jalen Raegor
2.40 Julian Okwara
2.42 Chase Claypool
2.59 Robert Hunt
2.64 Jabari Zuniga
2.64 Bryan Edwards
3.76 Darrell Taylor
3.82 Amik Robertson
3.101 Logan Stenberg
3.101 Hakeem Adeniji
4.122 McTelvin Agim
6.196 John Reid
Rob, your thoughts on Sea Hawks taking a 6th round flyer on Dante Olson from The University of Montana. He was the 2019 Buck Buchannan winner and leading tackler in this years East West Shrine game.
The other small school sleeper is Montana State University’s Bryc Sterks. He is a transfer from the U of W Huskies. He was second in the Big sky in sacks Bryc Sterks as an undrafted free agent???
I haven’t seen either, apologies
The more I think about it, the more I think Pittman WR USC might be the hard-nosed physical receiver that we would like for our WR3. He’s a great blocker and had 101 receptions and 11 TD’s in 13 games. Plus he has the pedigree.
I’d be happy with him at 64.
Thoughts?
Go Hawks!
Per Breer just now:
https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/04/23/nfl-draft-2020-first-round-news-rumors-updates?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=themmqb&utm_source=twitter.com
Every time I watched any defensive player vs LSU… I ended up watching CEH.
He is so so so so good.
Wouldn’t be surprised if teams like Seattle even said either/or on Taylor/CEH.
They are top-20 talents in this class. Said it for weeks.
2.37 Jonathan Taylor RB
2.42 Jalen Reagor WR
2.48 Caesar Ruiz C
2.59 Julian Okwara DE
2.64 Raekwon Davis DT
3.101 Willie Gay Jr. LB
3.106 Jabari Zuniga 5T/DE
4.133 Chase Claypool WR
4.144 Robert Hunt G/T
5.165 Logan Stenberg G/T
6.214 Amik Robertson CB
7.240 Steven Montez QB
Rob I’ve been following this blog for nearly 10 years I think. Got me through some rough deployments in the army and now one of the only things I am able to look at during the day now that I’m in medical school, which is even harder now that its all online. (So many distractions but I digress.) The only downside is getting pumped up for guys that the hawks can’t or just don’t draft. You’re the best and your interviews have been absolutely amazing. Getting guys who you know don’t like to talk (I’m specifically thinking Raekwon Davis) or interview well to open up even just a bit is amazing. Amiks Interview had me pumped up, by far one of the best I’ve ever heard. Although, listening to Jonathon Taylor crush on the Hawks has been bittersweet knowing just how unlikely it is they’ll be able to get him. As a side note does anyone think teams around the league (not Seattle) will be turned off by a guy basically begging a specific team to draft him like he has? I can only hope it does but I really doubt it.
Getting back to the job at hand though. Man I hadn’t even finished this and was already kicking myself for not being able to fit in so many other guys like: Aiyuk, Hamler, Akers, Bryant, Fotu, Prince Tega, name a Safety or another WR. So many good options at that second and third round. It really will be crushing to watch that board dwindle down in that second round. I would expect to see the hawks end up with 5 picks in rounds 2-3 but if ever there was a year to double even that number in those rounds its got to be this one. Its too bad about the depth or lack thereof of the D-line but so many other good options and even then some still out there at DT and DE.
Thank you so much!
A few picks…. for the pool 11 picks / 12 players on the list.
36. Joshua Uche – OLB Michigan
59. Justin Madubuike – DT Texas A&M
64. Malik Harrison – OLB Ohio State
70. Chase Claypool – WR Notre Dame
99. Robert Hunt – OG Louisiana
101. Cam Akers – RB Florida State
133. Bryce Hall – CB UVA
144. Alton Robinson – DE Syracuse OR Davon Hamilton – DT Ohio State
185. Yasir Durant – OT Missouri
218. JaMycal Hasty – RB Baylor
227. Javelin Guidry – S Utah
1.27 Jonathan Taylor
2.40 Zack Baun
2.44 Robert Hunt
2.59 Raekwon Davis
2.59 Prince Tega
3.75 Cam Akers
3.90 Jabari Zuniga
3.101 Trevis Gipson
4.133 Devin Duvernay
4.133 McTelvin Agim
4.144 Damien Lewis
5.161 Hunter Bryant
2.30 Jonathan Taylor RB
2.37 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB
2.37 Julian Okwara DE
2.59 Raekwon Davis DT
2.59 Josh Jones OT
2.64 Terrell Lewis EDGE
3.71 Bradlee Anae DE
3.101 Robert Hunt OT
4.133 Amik Robertson CB
4.133 Van Jefferson WR
4.144 Bryce Hall CB UVA
4.144 Davion Taylor OLB
2.39 Joshua Uche
2.59 Raekwon Davis
3.70 Justin Madubuike
3.79 Matt Peart
3.101 A.J. Dillon
4.133 Robert Hunt
4. 144 Hunter Bryant
5. 153 Joe Reed
5. 158 Michael Ojemudia
6. 191 Damien Lewis
6. 214 Michael Warren II
7. 239 Sewo Olonilua
1.30 Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
1.36 Josh Uche, OLB, Michigan
2.59 Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
2.64 Justin Madibuke, DL, Texas A&M
2.64 Jabari Zuniga
3.71 Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
3.80 DaVon Hamilton, DT
3.101 Cam Akers, RB, Florida St
4.133 Zack Moss, RB, Utah St
4.133 Devin Duvernay
4.133 Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
6.214 Thakarius “BoPete” Keyes, CB, Tulane
1.27 – Denzel Mims, WR Baylor
1.27 – Terrell Lewis, OLB Alabama
2.59 – Josh Uche, OLB Michigan
2.59 – Jabari Zuniga, DE Florida
2.64 – Justin Madubuike, DT Texas A&M
2.64 – Raekwon Davis, DT Alabama
3.101 – Hakeem Adeniji, OT Kansas
3.101 – Cam Akers, RB Florida State
3.101 – Akeem Davis-Gaither, OLB App State
4.133 – L’Jarius Sneed, CB Louisiana Tech
4.144 – Jordan Elliott, DT Missouri
6.214 – Kendall Coleman, DE Syracuse
1.30 Reagor
1.30 J. Taylor
2.34 Hamler
2.35 Uche
2.49 R. Davis
2.55 Claypool
2.59. Madubuike
2.64 W.Gay
3.101 AJ Dillon
4.133 R. Lawerence
4.133 Fotu
4.133 Duvernay
2. 35. Jonathan Taylor
2.35. J.K. Dobbins
2.35. CE-H.
2. 40. Julian Okwara
2.59. Raekwan Davis
2.59. Justin Madubuike
2.59. Jabari Zuniga
3.70. D. Hamilton
3.101. Robert Hunt
3.101. Cam Akers
3.101. Hakeem Adeniji
4.144 Amik Robertson
PS I wouldnt have a clue without Robs work this year. I tip my hat to all your hard work, Sir!