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NFL Draft 2017: Top 3 Guards Who Could Become Seahawks

By Lee Vowell

Nov 28, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls running back Jahad Thomas (5) and offensive lineman Dion Dawkins (66) celebrate after a 60 yard touchdown run during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple won 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls running back Jahad Thomas (5) and offensive lineman Dion Dawkins (66) celebrate after a 60 yard touchdown run during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple won 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Seahawks need offensive guard help, but can they find it in the NFL draft?

While tackle may be a more pressing need in Seattle than guard, the Seahawks need help either way. Germain Ifedi was a guard last year, but will probably be moving to tackle. Mark Glowinski was the other guard, but is there better talent in the draft?

Justin Britt seems entrenched at center. Does this mean draft possibilities like Forrest Lamp will be passed over? One of Lamp’s options is to end up at center in the NFL. Does this make other players more intriguing to Seattle? The possibilities are abundant.

Here are the guards most likely to end up as Seahawks:

Dec 28, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Mitchell Paige (87) is lifted up by offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) after scoring a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Mitchell Paige (87) is lifted up by offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) after scoring a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Dan Feeney, University of Indiana

Why Feeney and not Lamp? One, Feeney is a more proven run blocker. I think in this draft the Seahawks focus on getting back to run-first offensively. Feeney had some injury issues his last year in college, but before that was consistent and solid. Secondly, Feeney has a mean streak. Seattle loves that personality trait in players. Lastly, Feeney might be around later rather than sooner. By the time the Seahawks get around to a player like Lamp, he will already have been taken most likely.

Jordan Morgan, Kutztown University

Besides coming from a college with an awkwardly great name, Morgan is worth mentioning because of his potential. Tom Cable would love to mold this player into what he wants with Seattle. Morgan is strong and will get stronger. He is technically sound but will only get better. Morgan is also likely to be available when the Seahawks want to use one of their three third-round draft choices.

Dorian Johnson, University of Pittsburgh

Johnson is the tallest of these three at 6’5”. He had a good game against Penn State, meaning against better competition he stepped up. He is not athletic but is a good run-blocker. Again, I think Seattle focuses on run-blockers in this draft. The Seahawks with Marshawn Lynch were better than without Lynch. Seattle wants to get back to those Beast Mode-esque teams. That has been shown in the Seahawks signing of Eddie Lacy. Running the ball matters with Seattle and coach Pete Carroll. Johnson can help with that. Plus, he will be there when Seattle drafts late in the third round.

Notable mentions

Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Forrest Lamp will not be a Seahawk. He may become a great player. The Seahawks have bigger needs in 2017 than drafting a potential guard. Lamp will probably be a guard in the NFL. Maybe the Seahawks move Ifedi out to tackle. That said, Ifedi is not a sure-thing at tackle and Seattle needs more than a potential guard: cornerback, offensive tackle and defensive tackle.

Dion Dawkins from the University of Temple has the same problem as Lamp when it comes to Seattle. Dawkins will most likely be a good player in the NFL. He just happens to fall in a draft where Seattle will not be in a position to take him. He will be drafted before the Seahawks have a chance in the third round or later.

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