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Seahawks draft preview: What Seattle might do

By Lee Vowell

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll (L) and General Manager John Schneider participate in a ceremony honoring the players, coaches and executives of the Super Bowl XLVIII champions in the East Room of the White House May 21, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama honored the Seahawks and their 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos last February. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll (L) and General Manager John Schneider participate in a ceremony honoring the players, coaches and executives of the Super Bowl XLVIII champions in the East Room of the White House May 21, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama honored the Seahawks and their 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos last February. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) /
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What is the Seahawks biggest draft need and what are one or two prospects that might fill the need?

Sibert: After trading Frank Clark they have to look for a pass rusher. At 21, this could be either Brian Burns or Clelin Ferrell.

Patnode: With the trade of Clark, edge rushers are their biggest needs, and they need at least two of them. But there are still good free agents available so they don’t have to reach for players to fill that need. Of the edge rushers who may still be available, I like Clelin Ferrel of Clemson and Montez Sweat of Mississippi State. Sweat has a heart condition, so the team will have to feel good about his health to take him, but he is a freak who would go top 10 easily if not for the health issues. Ferrel is more of advanced rusher but not the athlete of Sweat.

Vandenberg: Seahawks have to make an edge player their top priority now. With Cassius Marsh signed, I feel they can still find what they need in the late first or second round. Either Jaylon Ferguson or Montez Sweat should be available, with Chase Winovch as a fall back.

Vowell: The Seahawks’ first rule of the 2019 NFL Draft is to take a pass rusher. Their second rule is to take a pass rusher. Any other position taken is just for gravy. Seattle has to find Frank Clark’s replacement and more at defensive end. Colby and Todd have answered the question perfectly so far, and I agree 100 percent with them: Sweat would be an awesome piece for Seattle.

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