Ranking the Seattle Seahawks potential choices at pick number 9

Seahawks fourth tier for the draft: “The Trade Back Candidates”

The Seahawks move back 2 spots. Shoot, what if they move back to 20 because the Steelers had to have their QB? These are the players that I would consider after a trade back.

I am going to hit these rather quickly as there a quite a few.

Trent McDuffie, CB

The University of Washington has been top tier in recent years churning out solid secondary talent. Trent McDuffie is a fearless competitor with the tools to be a top 10 cornerback in this league. He is often considered one of the best pure cover corners in the draft. Lance Zierlein has him compared to Pro-Bowl CB Jaire Alexander.

Trevor Penning, OT

Penning was my draft crush throughout the season. However, the Senior Bowl brought me back down to earth. He is a very exciting prospect in terms of athleticism. However, his cognitive and technical refinement need work. In a perfect world, he sits for a year and becomes the starter in year two. Very high ceiling but needs time to develop.

Jordan Davis, DL

This is not necessarily a need. The Seahawks are stacked at defensive tackles. However, if the team is looking for all-upside after a trade back, Davis could make sense. He tested off the charts. He possesses the size, demeanor, and athleticism to be one of the best in the NFL. His floor is a poor man’s Damon Harrison-style dominant run defender that offers little in terms of rushing the passer.

Boye Mafe, Edge

Mafe is an explosive athlete testing in the 99th percentile amongst edge defenders. He destroyed the competition at the Senior Bowl. He is incredibly agile with really good bend. His career will start as a situational pass rusher. In time, he could develop into a great pairing with Darrell Taylor as edge defenders. Lance Zierlein has his player comp as Rashan Gary (whom the Seahawks were reportedly smitten with a couple of years ago).

Devonte Wyatt, DL

If Jordan Davis didn’t destroy the combine the way he did, more people would be talking about Wyatt. You can argue Wyatt is the safer prospect. He has great initial quickness, hustle, and tape as both a pass rusher and run stuffer. A safe pick in the middle of round one with huge upside. Lance Zierlein has his player comp as Maliek Collins.

Arnold Ebiketie, Edge

Ebiketie is a twitchy edge defender with great length. He has the initial quickness to beat tackles around the end and the strength to win with the bull rush. His first year would likely need to be a situational pass-rusher with upside to taking over as the pass-rushing OLB opposite of Darrell Taylor. Lance Zierlein has his player comp interestingly enough as Uchenna Nwosu whom the Seahawks recently signed.

Charles Cross, OT

I am not sold on Cross as others. However, trade back to the late teens and he could be in play. He is an average athlete with plus size. His pass blocking has long been touted as the best in the class. However, his run blocking (what the Seahawks want to do) is not great…He will need a lot of work to not be a liability on a run-first team. However, he has an upside.