Mock Draft 1200: Possible Seahawk Choices in the 1st three rounds

Sep 6, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) breaks away from UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Kenny Clark (97) in the second half of the game at the Rose Bowl. UCLA won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) breaks away from UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Kenny Clark (97) in the second half of the game at the Rose Bowl. UCLA won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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I know, I know – the season is far from over, but IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY for a mock draft. As many of you know–though we hate to admit it–our beloved Hawks are not perfect and do have various needs. In the first round few rounds I can see them targeting these players in the 2016 draft:

1st Round

2nd Round:

1. player. 45. <p>With Tyler Lockett and Doug Baldwin both trending upwards, do the Seahawks really need a WR? Well, they’re still missing one thing from their WR core — a red zone threat/tall WR. That’s why the Seahawks traded for Graham, right? While that was the point, it hasn’t come to fruition just yet. Even if Graham ends up paying off in the end, Seattle would still benefit from having big WR on the outside,  that only ensures that Doug stays in his natural position — the slot for a majority of the time — and allows Tyler to be that motion WR, the one they find creative ways to get him in the ball in open space. In other words, allows the Seahawks to better use their weapons in a more creative matter.</p><p>On top of that, Wilson needs a guy that he can trust can consistently to win those 50-50 balls he likes to throw. Not to knock Doug or Tyler, because both have done great jobs on those jump balls but don’t get it twisted, I’d rather have a 6’3 WR go after those than someone who’s 5’11 or smaller.</p><p>I’m picking Corey Davis for several reasons. The first is that he’s not like other Seahawk WRs — he’s tall! Davis is also a fantastic route runner, the cuts he makes are clean and extremely fluid and creates separation – showcased by his 130 targets. That’s the makings of a good Seahawks’ WR. Another critical selling point for me was his hands, catching a majority of his targets (83 of 130, about 64 percent) despite sub par QB play in my eyes. On top of that, despite reports of him being hurt during the year, he still produced. This was also considered “down year” as well, but if 83 catches for 1200 + yards and 11 TDs is considered a down year, then sign me up.  Currently he’s projected in the 2nd round, exactly where I want Seattle draft a WR and if this isn’t the place, then in the 4th round, but that’s for a later time.</p><p>Overall, I’m picking Davis for his size and body of work. I think he has the right tools to become a starting WR in this league and be a solid one too. </p>. WR. Western Michigan. Corey Davis

3rd Round

Next: Seahawks Ready For Playoffs

While some of my choices seem odd, or just plain dumb – I urge you to look at their film, and try to see what I see. After all, I did see greatness in Thomas Rawls and Tyler Lockett (but not before Charles!) – long before the season even started. I think I have some brownie points for at least that!

Stay tuned for more mock drafts, hopefully one where I can say Seattle is picking 31st overall definitively.