Seattle Seahawks 2022 Mock Draft 2.0: Pass rush help with the first pick
By Jake Luppino
With the regular season officially over, the Seattle Seahawks can now turn their full attention to addressing the needs of their roster and getting better for next year. There has also been clarity on the future of this organization with it being announced that Pete Carroll and John Schneider will be under the helm for the 2022 season.
While questions still loom around Russell Wilson’s future in Seattle, it is worth noting that Wilson himself has stated time after time that he wants to finish his career as a Seahawk. In fact, what the Seattle Seahawks do in the draft and free agency may even revolve around him. After a disappointing 2021 season, my guess is Seattle will be displaying a high sense of urgency throughout the offseason to improve this roster.
They certainly have the pieces to contend, but with a few more additions, they can solidify their spot as one of the powerhouses in the NFC. The 2022 draft presents an interesting opportunity for the Seahawks. The good news is that it is a weak quarterback draft class, meaning there is less urgency to trade Wilson for a top pick, hoping to draft his replacement. Even better, this draft class is loaded with talent in positions of need for the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft 2.0: Needs over Wants
Last year with their first selection of the draft, the Seattle Seahawks elected WR Dee Eskridge. They took a position that wasn’t of much need, rather, just to add to the weaponry they already had. As the season progressed with more teams really honing in on Lockett and Metcalf, it made sense as to why Seattle wanted another weapon. But, they passed up on some offensive linemen who could have made an immediate impact on this team.
For the 2022 draft, Seattle should focus on its three biggest needs:
Offensive Line: Protecting Russell Wilson should always be the number 1 priority for this team. With an aging Duane Brown and Gabe Jackson, it is important Seattle invests in this position group.
Defensive Line: In 2021, Seattle struggled in consistently getting to the quarterback. While they certainly have young pieces with high upside, it never hurts to add more firepower.
Defensive Back: Adding depth at this position not only allows Seattle to prepare for injuries, but also gives them reassurance in a position that they are still trying to figure out since the Legion of Boom.
Here is my second edition of the Seattle Seahawks 2022 Mock Draft.