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Grading Seahawks position units prior to 2019 NFL Draft

By Lee Vowell

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Offense

Quarterback (Russell Wilson)

State of the position: Great. The Seahawks have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Wilson is wanting a new contract, of course, as his current one is up after the 2019 season. No worries, though. He will be Seattle’s quarterbacks for years to come.

Fixed in the draft?: Absolutely no need to do so.

Grade: A

Running back

State of the position: Good. 12s know what Chris Carson can do. He was very good in limited time in 2017. In 2018 he was excellent. He should be solid for several years to come. If Rashaad Penny makes a jump in year two, the Seahawks have one of the best running back duos in the NFL. Seattle did lose productive Mike Davis this offseason in free agency, however. They will need to replace him.

Fixed in the draft?: Seattle does need a good third back but unless Seattle picks up several more choices they won’t choose a running back very high in the draft.

Grade: B

Receivers/tight ends

State of the position: This is iffy. Tyler Lockett had a great year in 2018 but can he duplicate that? And can he stay healthy? Doug Baldwin is a bigger question mark. His drive and talent is without question. But he had his most injured season in 2018 and has had multiple surgeries this offseason. There is no truly good third option after these guys.

Tight end in 2019 could either be a strength or a weakness. If Will Dissly can come back healthy and pick up where he left off after a limited 2018, great. And will Nick Vannett be better in 2019? Will Ed Dickson return? Lots of questions.

Fixed in the draft?: The receiving room has to have a good piece added in the draft. Whatever Seattle decides to do – trade down or whatever – a receiver must be high on their draft needs.

Grade: B-

Offensive line

State of the position: At least for once the Seahawks do not enter an offseason with their offensive line being a glaring weakness. Is this group the best in the NFL? No. But it’s top half. Most of the 2018 unit returns and this was the same group that helped Seattle lead the league in rushing last year.

Fixed in the draft?: Seattle needs a pass rusher more than an offensive lineman. But if a great guard is available, Seattle might take him.

Grade: B

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