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Seahawks Final 7-round Mock Draft, with Trades!

By Brad Howell

Sep 26, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs lineman Chris Jones (98) pressures Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Bulldogs beat the Tigers 17-9. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs lineman Chris Jones (98) pressures Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Bulldogs beat the Tigers 17-9. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; UTSA Roadrunners tight end David Morgan II (82) catches a pass for a touchdown over Louisiana Tech Bulldogs safety Xavier Woods (7) during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; UTSA Roadrunners tight end David Morgan II (82) catches a pass for a touchdown over Louisiana Tech Bulldogs safety Xavier Woods (7) during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

5-4 (143rd overall, from OAK) David Morgan II, TE, UTSA

 Morgan is widely considered the best blocking tight end in the draft, which is a skill set Seattle could use. He’s also a sneaky good pass catcher who led his team in receiving yards and touchdowns last season.

While he is probably not athletic enough to consistently beat NFL defenders in coverage, he has exceptional hands and body control to make contested catches while blocking out defenders. He would be excellent as a run blocking tight end that can also provide a reliable outlet on play action.

Alternate: Stephen Weatherly, LB, Vanderbilt.

Weatherly played some defensive end and outside linebacker during his career at Vanderbilt averaging about 10 tackles for a loss and 4 sacks per year. Athletically, he is most similar to Shea McClellin who Seattle was interested in both in the draft and in free agency this offseason. 

5-Comp (171st overall): Kalan Reed, CB, Southern Miss

I saw some of Reed’s exploits while watching Michael Thomas (the Southern Miss WR) tape and grew intrigued. This guy is a highlight machine showing great range, closing speed, and awareness.

Check out this play to stop a 4th and goal:

Or this one to prevent a long TD pass:

I cannot figure out if he meets the normal length requirements for a Seattle cornerback, but man, the dude is awesome. Maybe you can switch him to free safety behind Earl Thomas (who also doesn’t have 32” arms) and he can be your special teams, backup safety, swing corner in a pinch guy. Seattle does carry a slot cornerback or two with less arm length than usual (Marcus Burley) so he could fit that role as well.

Alternate: Robby Anderson, WR, Temple

Anderson ran a blistering 4.36 forty and has good size (6’2”, 190 pounds), but struggled with drops in college. He could project as a cornerback conversion rather than wideout for Seattle. Reportedly, he was asked to perform CB drills at his pro day.

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