Seahawks: Projected 2016 starters and the next man up

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Sep 27, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tackle Germain Ifedi (74) in action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Right Guard

Starter: Germain Ifedi

Backup: Kristjan Sokoli

First round pick Germain Ifedi’s future is at right tackle. His present though is at right guard. Tom Cable wants Ifedi to spend a year at guard to help him learn and transition to the NFL. As a product of a college spread offense, bringing Ifedi along slowly probably isn’t a bad idea.

The Seahawks only have three players listed as guards on the roster. Sokoli is technically a center, but he won’t factor into the race at center this season. Instead, the former college defensive linemen is likely to spend this season working as a guard.

Sokoli is still terribly raw, but his incredible athleticism is enticing. The Seahawks will be willing to give him considerable development time before deciding on his future.

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