(Editor's note: Another Seahawks mock draft from the fanposts!)

We are past the halfway point of mock draft season. We have made it through the bottom and are climbing back into sanity. I am starting to believe that this draft is going to have way more "reaches" and "fallers." All of the mocks are all over the place. Also, I don't think pundits are taking into account what the new kick off rule really means.

Disclaimer:

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I don't know where the Seattle Seahawks will end up picking, but there is a good chance we will pick some time in each round, so that is what we will look at, regardless of where we think we will end up trade wise.

We don't know where anyone will be drafted, so don't @ me with an argument about someone won't be available when, that is completely beside the point. I use NFL mock draft database, to get a sense of where we think guys will be, but looking at guys is more important, for this exercise.

I will give my thought process on drafting a guy, but will link and copy to scouts and give you what they think of him, which is probably much higher quality than what you would get from me.

You will notice that I don't grab a QB in the draft. This is also a test of reading for content, do you read these sentences or not. I did one write up on QBs and you can look at that if you are interested, but I don't think we will grab one anyway, so no QBs in these writeups. My goal is to find guys that I think our new FO will like and consider. This isn't what I want or what I think (mostly), that isn't the point. The point is to get a look at multiple different players that could be on the teams board.

Picks:

Round 1 OG Graham Barton - Duke

Round 2 S Tyler Nubin - Minnesota

Round 3 LB Cedric Gray - UNC

Round 4 DT McKinnley Jackson - Texas A&M

Round 5 RB Isaiah Davis - South Dakota State U

Round 6 TE Tip Reiman - Illinois

Round 7 Edge Zion Tupuola-Fetui - Washington

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Pick-by-pick Breakdown

Seahawks at pick Round 1 OG Graham Barton - Duke

Measurements: 6'-5" 313, 32 7/8" arms, 9 3/8" Hands

Plug and play starting LG who has the potential to be a pro bowler at the position for a long time. He was a LT and C in college and should easily fill in as a LG. Fills a need and makes the left side of the line a power house.

NFL.com Barton is an explosive drive blocker with the body control and leg drive to keep opponents centered and finish the job. His hands are sudden, accurate and strong in both phases, but a lack of length will create occasional challenges on the next level. His fluidity creates an advantage as a second-level climber, and he’s highly capable in the screen game.

The Draft Network I mentioned earlier how it was easy to fall in love with Graham’s game and for me, it may be even easier to visualize his success at the next level. When I watch him play, I leave with no questions in regard to his demeanor, attitude, and football character. What makes him even more exciting is the prospect of moving him around to different spots. He has experience starting at center which opens up the conversation for him being a five-position player.

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Seahawks select at Round 2 S Tyler Nubin - Minnesota

Measurements: 6-1 199, 32" arms, 9" hands

The best pure safety in the draft will be available in the 2nd. Scheme versatile, but best ball hawking as a 2 high.

NFL.com Talented safety prospect with the size, length and instincts that teams are looking for to shore up the back end. Nubin has the ability to play as an interchangeable safety but will make his money as a ball thief. He's rangy over the top in two-high safety looks and plays chess in the middle of the field, using instincts to think along with the quarterback and pounce on throws from an angle.

The Draft Network Tyler Nubin has arguably the best ball skills and instincts in the class. He displays the ability to quickly diagnose route concepts while reading from high or split-post alignments. Nubin has a ballhawk skill set and mentality.

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Seahawks pick at Round 3 LB Cedric Gray - UNC

Measurements: 6-1.5, 234, 32 1/2" arms, 9" hands

40 Yard Dash-4.64"

10 Yard Split-1.59"

Vertical-35.5"

Broad-10' 0"

Bench-17

This isn't Bobby Wagner, but might be KJ. He is long and fast and will step in and compete to play WILL LB. Let him learn the position and be used properly and he can become a solid starter.

NFL.com Gray's production, length and play speed will work in his favor, but he is better suited playing as a weak-side 'backer where he can run and chase the action.

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Seahawks select at Round 4 DT McKinnley Jackson - Texas A&M

Measurements: 6-1.5 326, 33 7/8" arms, 10"

40 Yard Dash-5.26"

10 Yard Split-1.78"

Vertical-23"

Broad-8' 10"

He is a big guy with really good explosive and quickness traits. He can both penetrate and clog up the middle as required. One more giant body in the middle.

NFL.com Squatty interior defender who felt somewhat miscast as a 0-technique nose over the center. Jackson is explosive off the snap with the ability to get into blockers quickly or to attack their edges as a penetrator.

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Seahawks select at Round 5 RB Isaiah Davis - South Dakota State U

Measurements: 6-0, 218, 31 1/8" arms, 10 1/4" hands

40 Yard Dash-4.57"

10 Yard Split-1.58"

Vertical-34.5"

Broad Jump-9' 11"

Bench-23

In the mid to late rounds, when in doubt, get a Jackrabbit. This is a power back who will come in and punish a defense for trying to tackle him. Surprising quick feet for his size and power. Lots of comments about not having long speed, but he ran a 4.57, so not that bad.

NFL.com Brinks-truck runner with the size and power to collide through first contact and create additional yards. Davis is a naturally physical player due to his size but also possesses the bend and footwork to create alternate pathways when needed.

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Seahawks select at Round 6 TE Tip Reiman - Illinois

Measurements: 6-5, 271, 32 7/8" arms, 10.5" hands

40 Yard Dash-4.65"

10 Yard Split-1.55"

Vertical-33.5"

Broad Jump-10' 1"

3-cone-7.02"

SS-4.26"

Bench-23

This is the kind of TE our new coaches want. A nasty blocker who is a solid pass catcher. Get ready for some dominate drive blocks.

NFL.com The former walk-on became a team captain in 2023. He's a huge Y tight end capable of becoming a quality run blocker in the NFL. Hand placement limits his consistency, but that should get corrected. He blocks with good leg drive and plays with some nasty at the point of attack.

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Seahawks select at Round 7 Edge Zion Tupuola-Fetui - Washington

Measurements: 6-3, 244, 33 3/8" arms, 10 5/8" hands

ZTF had a strange college career that was affected by injury and Covid. Early on he was projected to be a top of the draft edge, but it never really came together. I think his floor is a rotational contributor off the edge, but the talent is there for him to become more than that.

NFL.com Urgent edge defender with the physical dimensions and all-day motor to stick on a roster. Tupuola-Fetui’s fidgety pre-snap movement foreshadows his desire to get off the mark and get to work. He has quality play strength and rarely sits on blocks, using spin moves and shed techniques to free himself.

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