Predicting future success of each Seahawks 2019 draft pick

Round four

The Seahawks took three players in round four. Rounds four and five are where a lot of teams either get a solid long-term starter or build depth, but Seattle turns a lot of middle-round players into superstars, like Chancellor and Sherman. How will the three players Seattle took in round four of the 2019 NFL Draft fare?

Gary Jennings, wide receiver, fourth round, 120th overall

Jennings was taken to replace Doug Baldwin. Let’s be honest to ourselves, 12s, and just assume Angry Doug will not be returning. Seattle didn’t choose three players in the draft because they were simply looking for a third viable option at receiver for Wilson. On draft day, I gave Jennings a grade of C. I will regret that.

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Completely unfounded prediction for Jennings’ career: One thing separates Baldwin from mere mortals and that is he will catch anything thrown on his side of the earth. Don’t expect Jennings to do that because you shouldn’t expect anyone else to do what Baldwin does. Jennings will be a good receiver, however, and better than anyone expects. In his rookie season, he will have 25 catches. Jennings will have 50 in his second year, though, and just get better from there.

Phil Haynes, guard, fourth round, 124th pick overall

Haynes is a great run blocker. Offensive lineman can play for 10 years or more if they are good. Here is my concern with Haynes, though. Pete Carroll wants to run the ball a lot. The NFL in general does not. There is a reason for this, players are taught pass systems early on now and do not know run technique well. Carroll might be in Seattle for another three years and then another coach will probably take over. This new coach might want to pass a lot more and I am not sure Haynes can do that well.

Completely unfounded prediction for Haynes’ career: So, forget everything negative I just wrote. I think Haynes ends up being very good, if not a Pro Bowl player. Think Chris Gray from Seattle’s 2005 line.

Ugo Amadi, free safety, fourth round, 132nd overall

Amadi had a grade from us of C+ on draft day but I fear it may be much worse in the long run. He will be good on special teams and Seattle needs help there. But this is a fourth round pick and Seattle could have gotten more than a not-overly fast safety who is smallish. Obviously Seattle sees more in Amadi than I do and they know a heck of a lot more about football than I do.

Completely unfounded prediction for Amadi’s career: Pete Carroll knows how to teach defensive backs how to play the game of football. He may be the best secondary coach in the history of the game. That said, I think Amadi has a long way to go. Amadi will play for seven years in the NFL, but not much with the Seahawks. He is a solid special teams performer and that is about it.