Seattle Seahawks Draft: Potential 2nd Round Targets
By Dan Viens
D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida: Some draft experts felt the 6’5″, 307 lb Humphries made a mistake coming out early, but that could play right into Seattle’s hand. There has been speculation the Seahawks could draft a new RT, moving Justin Britt over to LG. They also need a young player who can play LT in the future (which Humphries primarily played for the Gators), as Russell Okung is entering his contract year. Humphries could start at RT, or serve as a backup to both spots while being groomed as Okung’s successor.
Ali Marpet, OG, Hobart: Small school stud who’s shooting up draft boards thanks to an outstanding workout season. Played Left Tackle at D-III Hobart where he started 37 straight games, but projects at Guard due to his lack of length. Technically sound. Has drawn some comparisons to last year’s Pro Bowl rookie Zach Martin of the Cowboys.
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Ty Sambrailo, OT, Colorado State: The 6’6″, 311 lb Sambrailo is known as an outstanding athlete for his size, but the college tackle may kick inside to guard in the NFL. There are some questions about whether Seattle wants their guards that tall anymore (see Wilson, Russell) but Sambrailo is an intriguing talent who has a reputation as a hard-nosed, high motor competitor. There are some questions about a couple off-field issues and a shoulder problem earlier in his career that would have to be answered.
Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon: Would it be too easy, even a little cliche’, to replace Max Unger with his near carbon-copy, Oregon Duck, physical doppleganger in Grasu? Maybe, but Grasu has been compared to Unger in both athletic ability and playing style. The fact he played in a zone-blocking system for the Ducks makes it an even better fit. Maybe this one is too easy, but if he’s on the board at #63, I think the Seahawks would find it difficult to pass on Grasu.
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