Seahawks 2021 draft: Top prospect at every position

Offensive Tackle: James Hudson, Cincinnati

Seattle recently hired their new offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron. He stems from the Rams wide zone run scheme. In order to use this scheme effectively, the team needs a mobile offensive lineman that wins with agility. They need to be able to move laterally and do so quickly.

This is vastly different than Seattle’s current power run scheme who likes massive offensive linemen who are simply big-bodied and hard to move. I imagine there will be a marriage between schemes.

Hudson is an excellent player when it comes to abilities to redirect speed and power rushers. His footwork is precise. His handwork is excellent. More than anything, he can beat just about any defensive end around the corner. Like I said, focus on agility, not brute strength.

Hudson is a developmental prospect. Give him a year under Duane Brown and Brandon Shell. He is versatile enough that he can play either tackle spot. If Seattle moves on from one of the players, he can slide in there no problem.

Seattle needs to focus on getting the most out of their star quarterback. It starts with investing in the line. You can do a hell of a lot worse than investing in an athletic big man like Hudson. I think Hudson should be available anywhere between round two and round three. He could be a trade down target.