Three Seahawks that could be traded before the NFL Draft

Shaquill Griffin

In 2018, the Seahawks took a chance that Shaquill Griffin could take over Richard Sherman’s old spot at left cornerback. Griffin wasn’t terrible, but he wasn’t that good either. It could be that he is much better in 2019 and all Seattle’s worries about Griffin subside. But when Tre Flowers, a rookie corner making a transition from college safety, looks better than Griffin it should give Seattle pause.

There is a lot about Griffin that other NFL teams could like. He definitely has skill, is playing on a rookie contract and is very young. Griffin has several seasons left to play. He just may not have the upside that Seattle thought he might. In fact, if Flowers and Griffin have the same learning arch that they did in 2018, Flowers should end up being the left corner and Griffin back the right.

The Seahawks would not get a first-, or possibly even a second-, round draft choice in return for Griffin but they might be able to get two middle round choices. What Griffin would not return in possibly high quality he would bring back in quantity. And this is what Seattle needs in the 2019 draft.

There is a chance that Seattle could take Griffin’s successor in this year’s draft. Or possibly think about moving Flowers to left corner and a rookie at right. Griffin has enough value right now to merit being traded. And unless he improves, his trade value will only diminish.