Seahawks 2020 Mock Draft 1.0 because it is never too early to talk draft
By Geoff Shull
Seahawks Round 4, pick 124: Joshua Uche, DE Michigan
Seattle will have some big decisions to make come the off-season. Jadaveon Clowney will likely require a record-breaking extension if he is to stay. Quinton Jefferson requiring a new contract after a solid yet unspectacular year. Ziggy Ansah is likely on the outs after a very slow start. The remaining edge players (L.J. Collier, Shaqueem Griffin, and Rasheem Green) are all at this point in their careers rotational players as opposed to an every-down player.
This draft is devoid of any depth at the defensive end spot. The Seahawks would be wise to try and pick up a player in the later rounds as opposed to over-drafting a DE early. The talent from rounds 2-5 appears to be relatively stagnant. If the Seahawks elect to wait until the later rounds they would be wise to focus on raw potential as opposed to the ability to start immediately (there aren’t many players in this draft that could start now). I can’t think of a player with more potential in the late rounds than Joshua Uche.
Uche has the ability to be star one day, but will likely need a year under his belt before taking a larger role. This won’t help the Seahawks much this coming year outside of another situational rusher. However, Uche is about as quick as they come outside maybe Shaqueem Griffin.
He has an arsenal of moves that he actively utilizes. He is good at the point of attack; however, his real strength is on second effort plays. When he gets defeated at the point of attack, he already has a counterattack loaded and ready to unleash. This screams he is a cerebral player who has the mentality to be successful. He will just need time to refine his overall game and his functional strength. To fill our day 1 starter, Seattle will need to look to free agency. It’s looking to be a deep free agency class for the defensive line this year.