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Seattle Seahawks mock draft: Post-free agency edition

By Keith Myers

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The free agency frenzy has ended. There is still a slow trickle of lesser deals happening, but all the impact players are gone for the most part. That means that it is time for another Seattle Seahawks mock draft.

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Once again, I used Fanspeak’s Draft simulator for my mock draft. I also used their composite draft board since is less predictable for me. That helps to generate a more realistic draft scenario.

One drawback to using the simulator is that it does not have Seattle compensatory picks. It also doesn’t allow trades, so I was unable to trade down and acquire more picks.

Overall, this draft fell in a very weird way. It let me address Seattle’s biggest needs with very Seahawks-esque players while still getting great value.  In fact, I was able to get incredible value in almost every round.

Here are the players acquired in this Seattle Seahawks mock draft:

Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

There is no way that the Seahawks can expect Fisher to drop this far. If he does, it would be a mistake for them to pass on him. When he was sitting there in this draft, I wasn’t about to make that mistake.

Fisher is the best athlete at his position in the draft. He could play LG or RT for the Seahawks this season, as well as be the heir at LT in case the team decides to let Okung walk when his contract expires next year.

Zach Hodges, Edge, Harvard

Harvard isn’t known for producing NFL talent, so this pick will likely raise some eyebrows. Hodges is simply better than you’d expect for someone coming out of Harvard.

He’s a classic 3-4 outside linebacker who can get after the QB. In Seattle, he’ll play DE in the nickel and, if he develops his talents against the run, can play the LEO spot. He’s just the edge rusher the Seahawks need to replace O’Brien Schofield.

Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State

Lockett isn’t what the Seahawks need at wide receiver, but he was clearly the best available player here. He’s a small and quick receiver who belongs in the slot.

Seattle won’t get as much out of a guy like Lockette that other teams would, but he is still useful. He also gives the Seahawks something they lack, a dynamic return man for punts and kickoffs.

Shaquille Mason, OG/C, Georgia State

With Fisher already drafted, this is a bit of a luxury pick. He is simply too good to pass up, especially after the Seahawks traded away Max Unger.

Mason is a great athlete and an absolute mauler in the run game. He also comes from a triple-option team that never passed that football. That means his pass blocking is as raw as possible. Basically, he’s the ultimate Tom Cable linemen.

Leterrius Walton, DT, Central Michigan

Walton is a complete project of a defensive tackle. There are certain technique elements, like using his hands to disengage from blockers, that need completely revamped. He has rare athleticism and strength though, so he is worth the investment.

Nick Marshall, CB, Auburn

Former QB Nick Marshall is a perfect fit in Seattle. He’s long, athletic and smart. He isn’t the fastest guy, and he lacks experience at the position, but he has a great football IQ and instincts. Give DC/DB coach Kris Richard some time with him, and Marshall will be the next late round DB to blossom in Seattle.

Tevin McDonald, S, Eastern Washington

With DeShawn Shead and Dion Bailey on the roster, the Seahawks don’t need a backup safety. At the same time, they’ve lost Chris Maragos and Jeron Johnson in the last two offseason, so it wouldn’t hurt to add talent to the position if they can.

Tevin McDonald is an athletic specimen who will only reach the later rounds because he was once kicked off of the UCLA team and has some injury concerns. He’s the perfect high ceiling risk that the Seahawks love with their late-round picks.

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