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Pre-combine 7 Round Seahawks Mock Draft

By Brad Howell

Aug 7, 2015; Canton, OH, USA; General view of 2015 NFL draft selection cards of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Jameis Winston), Tennessee Titans (Marcus Mariota) and Jacksonville Jaguars (Dante Fowler). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2015; Canton, OH, USA; General view of 2015 NFL draft selection cards of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Jameis Winston), Tennessee Titans (Marcus Mariota) and Jacksonville Jaguars (Dante Fowler). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Third Round – TRADE!

Seattle sends their 3rd round pick (90th overall) and 4th round pick (125th overall) to Buffalo for Buffalo’s 3rd round pick (80th overall)

Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Paul Perkins (24) runs with the ball against the Southern California Trojans during the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Paul Perkins (24) runs with the ball against the Southern California Trojans during the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

3-17 (80th overall, from BUF): Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA

I am beginning to have doubts that he’ll last this long based on increased buzz as the combine nears, but Perkins would be a great fit as the 3rd down running back Seattle covets. I think it’s very likely they’ll draft a running back to compete with Christine Michael while Rawls heals and to fill the 3rd down role vacated by Fred Jackson.

The ideal Seattle running back checks in at under 6’ tall and just over 200 pounds so it will be interesting to see if Perkins meets these metrics – he looks a little less than 200 on film. Regardless, Perkins has unreal change of direction ability and excellent vision through the line.

Watching tape of him run is really fun because he is often able to create something out of nothing. He is a good pass catcher and proficient in pass protection so I think he would fit perfectly as Seattle’s 3rd down running back.

Baylor Bears defensive end Shawn Oakman (2) is held up by Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive lineman Le’Raven Clark (62) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Baylor Bears defensive end Shawn Oakman (2) is held up by Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive lineman Le’Raven Clark (62) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

3-Comp (~98th overall): Le’Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech

The first real project…the Tom Cable special. Clark checks all of the athletic boxes of an elite NFL left tackle. He’s 6’5” and 315 pounds with insanely long arms.

At his best, he’s got incredibly quick feet, excellent balance, and strong upper body to control both speed and power rushers. Unfortunately, he is often a technical mess and finds himself out of position or leaning over his legs resulting in rushers getting around the outside.

Those in favor of Clark will point to his life in a spread offense without competent coaching and believe his natural talent can be unlocked. Those against will see Clark as just another athletic marvel that can’t actually play football. Sounds like a Tom Cable special to me.

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