Seahawks-centric NFC West day 2 recap: Who got better?

Round three

Zach Allen, Boston College, Defensive end, Cardinals, pick 65 overall

Allen is a great fit in Arizona. He may not have so many sacks that he shocks you on statistics, but he will be productive and do dirty work. Arizona fans should be really happy about this choice.

Does pick make Cardinals better?: Yes.

Jalen Hurd, Baylor, Wide receiver, 49ers, pick 67 overall

Hurd was a diva at the University of Tennessee before he transferred to Baylor for his senior year. He seems to get his feelings hurt easily and that might be an issue in the NFL. He is big and athletic and not without skill, but I would worry about his emotional state.

Does pick make 49ers better?: Probably not.

Darrell Henderson, Memphis, Running back, Rams, pick 70 overall

In Henderson, the Rams went with a smaller back than Todd Gurley but extremely explosive. At Memphis, Henderson averaged 8.9 yards per carry in both his sophomore and junior seasons. While he didn’t catch the ball a ton, he did have 8 touchdowns in 63 career receptions. Rams coach Sean McVay will know how to use Henderson.

Does pick make Rams better?: Yes and more explosive.

David Long, Michigan, Cornerback, Rams, pick 79 overall

Long has the potential to be a really good corner in the NFL. But in college he didn’t ball hawk that much with just three interceptions in two years. Still, Long has the speed and quickness to develop and getting him in round three may have been a steal for Los Angeles.

Does pick make Rams better?: Probably but not in 2019.

Cody Barton, Utah, Linebacker, Seahawks, pick 88 overall

The Seahawks seem to overreach on at least one pick every year and I am worried that Cody Barton might be that guy in the 2019 draft. While Barton had a bunch of tackles in his last year in college, he isn’t overly fast or big and relies on instinct to be good. He might become a great special teams player, though. We graded Barton with an average grade for Seattle.

Does pick make Seahawks better?: I have a feeling it won’t.

Bobby Evans, Oklahoma, Offensive tackle, Rams, pick 97 overall

Evans has some work to do to become a good NFL tackle. He isn’t overly quick and is more Herman Munster than Herman Frazier. He might struggle against quick edge rushers, which seems to be every edge rusher in today’s professional football.

Does pick make Rams better?: Maybe in a couple of years once Evans learns the correct technique to overcome his deficiencies.