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Seattle Seahawks post Combine mock draft

By Colby Patnode

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Seattle Seahawks logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Seattle Seahawks logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Pick 91: D’Andre Walker Edge, Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by D’Andre Walker #15 and Trenton Thompson #78 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by D’Andre Walker #15 and Trenton Thompson #78 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Finally, the Seahawks address their edge need with a high-upside play from Georgia. Despite not starting for the Bulldogs in his first 3 seasons in Athens, Walker has always flashed NFL tools. In 2018, Walker finally got his chance and managed to corral 11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and 4 forced fumbles.

Walker may fall in the draft because he is a bit of a tweener. At 6’2″, 250 lbs, he is a bit smaller than a lot of edges in a 4-3 scheme, and a bit too big for an outside backer in a 3-4. But Walker has impressive length, 34 1/2 inch arms, and a quick first step. He also shows a high motor on tape.

Walker is still raw in terms of pass rush moves, having very few counter-punches once he is stonewalled, other than pure motor. He is able to lean around slower tackles and his is natural burst to put pressure on the QB but will need to establish an array of moves to become a starter at the next level.

For now, he is a situational rusher and a project, similar to Jacob Martin from last season. But Martin did flash late in 2018 and gave the Seahawks 3 sacks, 8 QB hits, and 2 forced fumbles down the stretch.

Walker will need to get stronger and refine his technique but has the raw skills the Seahawks love to take a chance on. It is possible the Seahawks could add veteran pass rushers to the mix, which would allow Walker, Martin, and Rasheem Green to develop without added pressure for a playoff caliber team.

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