Scouting Seahawks: 2017 NFL Draft Watch List

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October 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach/offensive line coach Tom Cable (left), head coach Pete Carroll (center), and quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi /

Offensive Linemen:

Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin

Dion Dawkins, Temple

Adam Bisnowaty, Pittsburgh

Dorian Johnson, Pittsburgh

Tyler Orlosky, West Virginia

Garett Bolles, Utah

To say that the Seahawks offensive line is atrocious is an understatement and an insult to all of the other atrocious offensive lines in the NFL. The root of the problem is in the mediocre, penalty prone offensive tackles. Unfortunately, the 2016 offensive tackle class isn’t offering any solutions.

Wisconsin offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk is the best of a bad bunch. The Badgers are known for churning out big, physical offensive linemen and the 6’6, 314 pound junior is the latest product off the Badger’s enormous offensive linemen assembly line. Not only does he pass the eye test, but Ramczyk is an uber-athletic lineman with the technical skills to start immediately. Ramczyk probably won’t declare, but he’s one to monitor.

Outside of Ramczyk, Temple LT Dion Dawkins could be the next best option. At 6’5, 320, Dawkins has the versatility to be a guard or tackle in the NFL. He is a fantastic run blocker who uses his large frame to drive defenders off the ball. With Seattle’s current problems in the run game, Dawkins’ physicality could be a real boost.

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Bisnowaty and Johnson make up the left side of Pat Narduzzi’s line. Dorian Johnson is a guard who plays with a nasty streak similar to Germain Ifedi. While he doesn’t have Ifedi’s sheer size and muscular frame, he is a more refined player than Ifedi was at this point. Johnson excels when he uses his quickness to get to the second level.

Adam Bisnowaty isn’t a great athlete, but he may stick at tackle in the NFL due to his footwork and length. He’s a smart player who will start immediately in the NFL. His length, intelligence and wrestling background will make him appealing to Seattle. In addition, Pittsburgh runs a pro-style offense, which will make both Bisnowaty and Johnson extra attractive to Tom Cable.

Justin Britt has been a revelation at center this season. However, he is due for a contract extension soon. The offensive line penny-pinching Seahawks may not want to pool up the big bucks for a player with one season of quality production. They did draft Joey Hunt in the sixth round, but who knows if he is the long-term answer?

West Virginia’s Tyler Orlosky is a very intriguing player. At 6’4, 296, Orlosky is built very similar to former Seahawks center Max Unger. Orlosky is an incredibly intelligent center who wants to be a coach when he hangs up the cleats. He’s not particularly explosive, but he’s always eager to bury defenders with his strength and toughness. He keeps a wide base and gives up very little ground. He is the clear leader of the West Virginia offense.

Elsewhere, Utah LT Garett Bolles is very “Seahawky”, but he is a junior and may not declare. Keep an eye on him in 2018.

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