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NFL Draft day 2: What you need to know

By David Stobbe

Nov 2, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider during the game against the Oakland Raiders at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider during the game against the Oakland Raiders at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The NFL Draft started off with a bang on Thursday, and day 2 is set up to be an even more exciting day.  Let’s get you caught up with everything you need to know.

Basic Info (Seattle market only)

Start Time: 4pm

Radio Coverage: 710 ESPN

TV Coverage: ESPN and NFL Network

Seahawks Picks

It appears that Seattle will have a busy day on Friday with four selections in rounds 2 and 3.  The Seahawks were able to add the 94th pick as a result of their trade with Denver.  Having five picks in the top 100 is extremely important and will help keep the Seahawks a top team for years to come.

Round 2 – Pick 56

Round 3 – Pick 90, 94, 97

Draft Needs

The two most important position groups that the Seahawks need to address are the defensive and offensive line.

The Seahawks could really benefit from finding a defensive lineman that can play both DE and DT, like a Michael Bennett.  They also need to draft a long term solution at nose tackle to replace Brandon Mebane.

The offensive line still needs work even after picking Germain Ifedi.  The Seahawks need to address the interior of the line by adding some competition at offensive guard and center.

The Seattle Seahawks also have needs at a few other positions.  Finding a player to replace Bruce Irvin at SAM linebacker is important.  The team also need to find a RB that can compete with Thomas Rawls and Christine Michael.

Players to Watch:

There are still a lot of great players on the board going into day 2 and the Seahawks have a chance to add some impact players in rounds 2 and 3.  The following are some players that the Seahawks will look at selecting when they are on the clock.

Offensive Line:

  • C – Max Tuerk, USC
  • C – Nick Martin, Notre Dame
  • G/C – Joe Dahl, Washington State
  • OG – Cody Whitehair, Kansas State
  • OG – Christian Westerman, Arizona State
  • OG – Connor McGovern, Missouri

Defensive Line:

  • DE – Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State
  • DE – Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky
  • DE – Kevin Dodd, Clemson
  • DT – Chris Jones, Mississippi State
  • DT – Jonathan Bullard, Florida
  • DT – Sheldon Day, Notre Dame

Different Positions:

  • QB – Dak Prescott, Mississippi State
  • WR – Braxton Miller, Ohio State
  • RB – Derrick Henry, Alabama
  • OLB – Travis Feeney, Washington
  • CB – KeiVarae Russell, Notre Dame
  • S – T.J. Green, Clemson

Next: 1st round pick: Germain Ifedi

The Seahawks have a lot of options on day 2 and if they play their cards right, they could add some quality young players with starting potential.  The draft is just heating up and this is about the time John Schneider goes to work and makes his magic happen.

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