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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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Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Evan Spencer (6) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) react following Elliot
Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Evan Spencer (6) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) react following Elliot /

3. Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State

The Seahawks don’t need a RB, even with the retirement of Marshawn Lynch. Thomas Rawls is the future at the position in Seattle. Plus, Christine Michael showed at the end of last season that he’s finally ready to be a major contributor.

Elliot is the type of talent that you simply don’t pass on if he’s there at 26. As a RB, he’s got everything you could possibly want: Power, speed, vision, agility, hands. He is every bit as good as 2015 rookie of the year Todd Gurley, but without all the injury issues.

And that is ultimately the problem for Seattle. Even with the RB position completely de-valued in the NFL, someone in the middle of the first round will happily pick up Elliot and not think twice about doing so.

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