5 running backs the Seahawks should look at taking in the 2022 NFL draft
Two players who could be steals for the Seahawks
Dameon Pierce, Florida
He’s an ankle breaker, he’s a hit sticker, he’s a tackle breaker, he’s a one-cut back and he has excellent hands. How do you get that much game-breaking ability in one man? Dameon has a 3rd round tag on him at best but whoever drafts him is getting a game-changer at the running back position. He’s only 5’9″ but he weighs 220 pounds. We should be taught that the low man wins.
Keontay Ingram, USC
Ingram showed excellent athleticism, good speed and he consistently took good angles to outrun defenders in his last year in college. He’s always looking to make someone miss and he has a plethora of tools in his arsenal to make people miss. He transferred from Texas to USC for the 2021 season.
Ingram didn’t get used much so he’s not being talked about often but in his limited touches he still put up 900 yards. He showcases receiver-like abilities when targeted with passes making him a clear mismatch for 98 percent of linebackers in the league. He’s best served in a zone-blocking run scheme which is what Seattle uses.
To be fair, I only listed five guys here but there are a plethora of good running backs in this draft and I’d be happy to select a good chunk of them such as:
- Brian Robinson
- Zamir White
- James Cook
- Hassan Haskins
- Zach Charbonnet
Next. 3 Vikings that could follow Karl Scott to the Seahawks. dark
Having your running backs on rookie deals opens up your options and allows the team to spend the money in a place that rookies don’t typically have success such as on the offensive line or in the secondary. This is why taking one of the five running backs mentioned would be good for the now and several years into the future.