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2024 Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft: Back to The Trenches

Originally posted on Full Press Coverage
By Terrance Biggs | Last updated 4/11/24

After fourteen years in Seattle, Pete Carroll hands the reins over to Mike Mcdonald. How will he attempt to makeover the Hawks?

When Pete Carroll retired, the Seattle Seahawks wasted little time hiring 36-year-old Mike Macdonald to take the club into a new. Despite finishing 9-8 in the competitive NFC West, the franchise needs to fine tune. In order to make a serious run in the NFC, using the NFL Draft will help to build the Seahawks with enough starting and complimentary pieces to make a legitimate run at the postseason.

Trade

In all honesty, sending their seventh-round selection to Miami neither makes nor breaks Seattle. In fact, cutting their draft shorter in 2024 just means less room for area. While some teams will draft solely for need, the Seahawks should blend the best player available and need aspects. Regardless of that snaring an extra late-round pick to be possibly flipped in combination with other selections to move up feels like the right thing to do.

16th Overall (Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia)

For the majority of Carroll’s tenure in the Pacific Northwest, the minimization of offensive line sections remained a mystery. With Charles Cross holding down the left tackle spot, Seattle needs a right-side bookend. In Mims, the Seahawks enjoy an immediate starter. Additionally, Mims excels in the power game. He loves to lock on and drive opponents. Last year, Geno Smith endured pressure on twenty-five percent of his dropbacks. As a result, rushed throws and missed timing with wideouts ended drives. With Mims and Cross, Smith can focus on stepping up and letting the ball go.

81st Overall (Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina)

Granted, Geno Smith stands as one of the best redemption stories in recent memory. Yet, Father Time remains undefeated in the NFL. The Seahawks need to start looking at the heir apparent. Rattler’s ball placement, accuracy and arm talent makes this selection a no-brainer. Plus, with Smith running the show, Rattler can apprentice for a season or two before leading the offense. The only question about Rattler is his maturity. Did he learn from the bitter lessons in college?

102nd Overall (Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson)

With millions already invested in the defensive front three, Seattle needs to pay attention to quality depth. In Davis, the Seahawks can slot the rookie as a backup. Blessed with explosive and heavy hands, Davis will push the issue and offensive lineman backwards. Now, don’t expect a double-digit nightmare matchup. However, expect to see him not only stops the run, but enjoys it.

118th (Christian Jones, OL, Texas)

With two offensive linemen accounting for two of the team’s first four picks, you can see where Seattle should focus. At Texas, Jones used power to bend opponents to his well. While that’s good in college, the lack of lateral quickness is a concern. Under those circumstances, assuming a guard spot would not only help him but improve the offensive line. Ryan Grub, the new offensive coordinator wants to attack vertically. As a result, Smith will need the ability to set his feet and let the ball go. Jones can make this a reality.

179th Overall (Jha’Quan Jackson, WR, Tulane)

With the Big Three, the Seattle Seahawks look set at wideout. Yet, looking at the backend of that rotation, not much in the way of playmaking or explosion exists. Moreover, the return game, thanks to the new kickoff rules, became much more important. The team needs to receive something of consequence. Jackson, could serve two vitally important roles. First, as a kick/punt returner with a knack for flipping the field. Next, as a fourth or fifth wideout that could see the field in spread situations.

192nd Overall (Ty’Ron Hopper, LB, Missouri)

At this point in the draft, the need to boost athletic depth becomes readily important. Hopper can run, cover and hit. Now, with that comes shaky pursuit angles and tackling skills that need work. At the same time, improving the special teams and linebacker corps in one fell swoop doe snot hurt. Looking at the roster, Seattle needs an infusion of athletic depth help all over the field.