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Seattle Seahawks: 5 “Best Case Scenario” options in Round 1

By Keith Myers

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Ryan Kelly (70) prepares to snap the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Ryan Kelly (70) prepares to snap the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive linesman Taylor Decker (68) blocks Navy Midshipmen defensive end Paul Quessenberry (45) during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Navy Midshipmen 34-17.Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive linesman Taylor Decker (68) blocks Navy Midshipmen defensive end Paul Quessenberry (45) during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Navy Midshipmen 34-17.Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

Decker is the consensus No. 3 OT in this draft class. It just so happens that he looks more like a TE than an TO. Despite being over 300 pounds, he isn’t fat.

When looking at his tape, his fitness level definitely shows up. His movements are incredibly fluid, and he shows tremendous balance. To put it simply, Decker was born to be an elite OT in a zone blocking scheme

Decker’s downside is that he doesn’t have the same pure game-strength many of the other OTs in the draft do. Often times he is effective by redirecting his defender, rather than simply overpowering him. It is possible that he’ll struggle at the point of attack in a power blocking scheme.

That problem won’t matter in Seattle though, which is why he’d be an incredible pickup for the Seahawks if he drops to them at 26. Unfortunately, he isn’t likely to drop outside the top 15.

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