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Seattle Big Board: 72 Possible Picks

Introductory Note: I really enjoy the draft, trying to take notes as I read, watch, and listen to draft information. My favorite reading on this subject comes from Rob Staton, Davis Hsu, Zach Whitman (SPARQ), Matt Miller, Kenneth Arthur, Danny Kelly, etc. It is very time-consuming to watch film, yet I do some of that as well when I have a favorite prospect. The following is a list of 37 players who I think the Seahawks will target as "best case scenario", then a second list of a full 72 players (the first 37 included) that would also be good fits. I depend heavily upon SPARQ and scheme-fit, then historical draft choices and visits to SEA, and lastly film (the most time-consuming). I just thought I'd share my "homework" with you all. You may disagree with where some players will be drafted (such as McBride or Jalen Collins) but these projections come from Draft Insider, a very trusted site. Some information is incomplete, for lack of time. SPARQ rating is by position, so there will be more than one at the same number; some SPARQ data may be out-dated as more numbers come in constantly.

Enjoy & God bless,

C.R. Mattix

37 Player List of Best-Fits (order of possible draft projection overall; my favorites have the asterisk):

Seahawks Needs: #1 WR, C/G, PR/KR, rotational DT, LEO/DE, OT, CB, FS

11 Draft Picks: 2.63, 3.95, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7

2nd Round. WR Sammie Coates

2. WR Jalen Strong

2. WR Dorial Green-Beckham*

2. LB Shaq Thompson

2-3. DT Henry Anderson*

2-3. CB Jalen Collins

2-3. 3T/DE Xavier Cooper*

2-3. LEO Eli Harold

2-3. WR Tyler Lockette*

2-3. G/C Ty Sambrailo

3. 3T/DT Grady Jarrett*

3-4. LEO Frank Clark

3-4. C Hroniss Grasu*

4. C Max Garcia

4-5. RB Mike Davis

4-5. WR/KR/RB Ty Montgomery*

4-5. WR Tre McBride*

4-5. LEO Davis Tull*

4-5. T/G/C Mitch Morse*

4-5. G/T Mark Glowinski

4-5. 3T Rakeem Nunez-Roches

5. LEO Shaquille Riddick*

5-6. WR/Slot Kenny Bell

5-6. T Rob Crisp*

5-6. TE/WR Darren Waller

5-6. WR DeVante Davis

6-7. CB Dexter McDonald*

6-7. CB Tray Walker*

6-7. RB Zack Zenner

6-7. RB Josh Robinson*

6-7. NT/DT Kristjan Sokoli*

6-7. G Quinton Spain

7. 3T/DE David Irving*

7. OLB Rishard Cliett*

7-UD. 3T/DT Christian Ringo

7-UD. G/C/T Chaz Green*

UD. T Laurence Gibson*

72 Player Big Board for Seattle (order of possible draft projection by position):

1. T/G Cedric Ogbuehi (top-50 pick) (6’5", 305 lbs.; 36" arms)

-Excellent athlete, could become a star LT but needs to overcome injury and get stronger

2. T.J. Clemmings (top-50) (85"1/4 wingspan)

-Changed to offense late, has huge upside. Question is where he goes.

-Perhaps too top heavy; too raw

3. C/G/T Ali Marpet (2nd-3rd) ()

-Excellent combine, small school but excelled in Senior Bowl

-Outstanding athlete, very rare – is also raw and untested

4. G/C Ty Sambrailo (2nd-3rd) (; 33" arms,)

-Solid player who could excel at G or C; not a great athlete (visited SEA)

5. C Hroniss Grasu (3rd-4th) ()

-Smaller, agile player – similar to Unger when he came out (also from Oregon); perfect for ZBS

6. C Max Garcia (4th-5th) (6’4", 309 lbs.; 10 ¼" hands; 33 ¾" arms; 82" wingspan)

-Played LT, LG, and C – versatile; incredible off-the-field character; does he fit in the ZBS?

7. G Robert Myers (4th-5th) ()

-(SEA visit)

8. C Andy Gallik (4th-5th) (6’2", 306 lbs.; 5.5 forty;)

-Excellent tape; superb run blocker, very strong; average mobility/athleticism

9. T/G/C Mitch Morse (4th-5th) (6’5", 305 lbs.; 36 bench reps; )

-Friend of Justin Britt, similar "gritty, nasty" attitude; very athletic and experienced at T

-Could have a great future at center, is strong, and built like Unger

-"Grit, character, athleticism and street-fighter style" - Rob Staton

10. G/T Mark Glowinski (4th-5th) ()

-Top athlete (SEA visit)

11. G/C Shaq Mason (4th-6th) (6’1", 306 lbs.; 31" arms)

-Incredibly athletic, great at the 2nd level, would be a great fit for the ZBS; has the right "attitude"

-Very raw, hasn’t worked in a pro-style offense before

12. G/T Terry Poole (5th-6th) (6’5", 307 lbs.; 1.79 10-yard; 33 ¼" arms)

13. T Rob Crisp (5th-7th) (6’7", 301 lbs.; 34.5" arms, 5.26 forty, 32.5" vert)

-Did an excellent job against Vic Beasley, but has health issues

-Could become a true LT – talented & tough

14. G Quinton Spain (6th-7th, UDFA) (6’5", 332 lbs.; 5.02 forty)

-Great athlete, "mauler-type" prospect with that "nasty" to him

-Very raw but shows great potential, power and explosiveness

15. G/C/T Chaz Green (7th, UDFA) ()

-Top athlete; (SEA visit)

16. T Laurence Gibson (UDFA) (6’6", 305 lbs.; 35 1/8" arms, 5.04 forty, 33.5 vert, 9’5" broad)

-One year experience at Tackle, but excelled at combine – could be a future LT (SEA visit)

1. RB T.J. Yeldon (2nd) (6’1", 222 lbs.;)

-Great fit for ZBS; may not be every-down back, but has great feet, decisive one-cut, & good speed

2. RB David 'Duke' Johnson (4th-5th) (6’1", 224 lbs.; 4.5 forty)

3. RB Mike Davis (4th-5th) (5’10", 217 lbs.; 4.52 forty; 35.5" vert; 1.58 ten-yard split; )

-Conditioning was an issue in College, played hurt in ‘14, not a "highlight reel" (visited SEA)

-Has power, foot-quickness, and catches very well out of the backfield – can become a #1

4. RB/FB Karlos Williams (5th-7th, UDFA) (6’1", 230 lbs.; 4.48 forty, 80" wingspan; )

-More of an H-back/FB with good hands, great athleticism, and versatility; for special teams

5. RB Zack Zenner (6th-7th) (5’11", 223 lbs.; )

-#6 SPARQ; big, physical runner; good hands; great production, shows breakaway speed

6. RB Josh Robinson (6th-7th, UDFA) (5’8", 217 lbs.;)

-#2 tackle-breaker behind T. Gurley, extremely hard to bring down

-Is tenacious, great vision, & tremendous power; every necessary trait but breakaway speed

1. TE Maxx Williams (2nd) (6’4", 249; 4.78 forty, 1.63 10-yard; )

-Consistent hands in bad offense, NFL bloodlines, led TE’s in explosive plays, above average blocker

-Not the most athletic or fastest, but it may not be a problem, great character

2. TE MyCole Pruitt (4th-5th) ()

-#2 SPARQ

3. TE Brian Parker () (6’4", 265 lbs.; 38.5" vert)

-#1 SPARQ

1. TE/WR Devin Funchess (2nd) (6’4", 232lbs.; 4.56 forty; 38.5" vert; 10’2 broad)

-Too slow, not great hands

2. WR Sammie Coates (2nd) (6’1", 212 lbs.; 9 1/2" hands; 33 1/2" arms; 78 1/2" wing; 4.43 forty; 41"vert)

-Some trouble with drops, but otherwise has it all to become a great #1

3. WR Devin Smith (2nd) (6’0", 196 lbs.; 9" hands; 31 3/8" arms; 74" wing; 4.42 forty; 39" vert)

-"Homerun hitter", serious competitor, great special teams value

-P. Richardson only had 32" arms and less than 9" hands

4. WR Jalen Strong (2nd) (6’2"; 4.46 forty; 42" vert; 32 ½" arms; 10’3" jump; )

-good at high-pointing ball, great size

-not very sudden, struggles to get open – contradicts his incredible athleticism

-Explosive and athletic, but not very fast; possession receiver w/ polished routes; huge wingspan

5. WR Dorial Green-Beckham (2nd) (6’5", 237 lbs.; 4.49 forty; 80" wingspan; 33.5" vert)

-Excellent RZ target, very fluid for his size – similar to Megatron; best potential at WR in Draft

-Body catches often (short arms, average vert), yet has 17 TDs in under 90 catches

-Willing blocker; hard to tackle, good after the catch

-Violence issue in past, harsh upbringing, decided to not play last year b/c of suspension

-Struggles with press at LOS, needs to show his strength and be consistent

6. WR Tyler Lockette (3rd) (5’10", 182 lbs.;)

-Very fast; #1 punt returner in college; a "playmaker"; too small?; 2nd best graded WR to A. Cooper

-Plays fast and angry, plays bigger than size. Attacks the ball and has great hands

7. WR/KR/RB Ty Montgomery (4th-5th) (6’1", 211 lbs.; 4.38 forty; 40.5" vert; 6.97 3-cone;)

-Excellent returning punts and kickoffs – BEST overall in country; future RB? (visited SEA)

-Strong, physical, decisive running style – OK WR, not a #1, but complementary & very versatile

8. WR Tre McBride (4th-5th) (6’0", 210 lbs.; 4.41 forty, 1.51 10-yard, 38" vert, 10’2" broad)

-KR value; alpha-male on field, but humble and mature off it; great athleticism

9. WR Chris Conley (late-4th-5th) (6’2", 213 lbs.; 4.35 forty; 11’7" jump; 45" vert)

-#1 SPARQ; plays scared of contact, drops passes

10. WR/Slot Kenny Bell (4th-6th) (6’1", 200 lbs.; 4.4 forty)

-Incredible athlete, great body flexibility; true playmaker who plays with swagger; good returner

-High-effort, highly competitive player that works back to the football when the pocket breaks down

-Great speed to get separation, one of the better blockers available

-Incredible productivity with bad QB; Too skinny/small perhaps, only a role player?

11. WR Chris Harper () ()

-(SEA visit)

12. TE/WR Darren Waller (5th-7th) (6’6", 238 lbs.; 4.46 forty; 37" vert; 80" wingspan; 7.07 3-cone; 33 ¼" arms, 10’5" broad)

-Looks like a Vincent Jackson / D. Thomas clone, but is a project

-Didn’t drop a pass in 2014, only one of 2; from run-heavy offense, not much tape

13. WR DeVante Davis (5th-7th) (6’3", 218 lbs.; )

-Big, strong, fast, great production in college

14. WR Gavin Lutman (7th, UDFA) (6’3", 215)

-Top SPARQ athlete from small school

15. WR Cameron Meredith (7th, UDFA) (6’3", 207 lbs.;)

-Top SPARQ; great production, great hands and smooth athleticism

16. WR/KR Damarr Aultman () ()

-#1 SPARQ

1. DE Preston Smith (top-50) (6’5", 271 lbs.; 34" arms; 82" wing; 34" vert; 4.74 forty, 1.6 ten-yard split; )

-#6 SPARQ, might be redundant with Bennett/Marsh; SackSEER says above-average rusher

2. LEO Eli Harold (2nd-3rd) (6’3", 246 lbs.; 33" arms; 4.6 forty; 35" vert)

-perhaps ideal LEO, good production, former 5-star recruit who battled adversity

-not a great tackler, misses opportunities yet makes more than most; SackSEER says average rusher

3. DE Frank Clark (3rd-4th) (6’3", 271 lbs.; 38.5 vert; 34 3/8" arms; 84" wing; 10 1/8" hands; 4.05 shuttle; 4.66 forty; 1.58 ten yard)

-SackSEER says below-average rusher; but had great, versatile production in College

-#5 SPARQ (SEA visit); has "red flags" because of history, need to check it out

4. LEO Davis Tull (4th-5th) (6’2", 246 lbs.; 4.57 forty, 1.52 ten-yard split; 42.5" vert; 11’ broad; 31.5" arms; 6.76 cone)

-#2 SPARQ; SackSEER says he’s an above-average rusher, but still quite raw; very explosive athlete

5. LEO Shaquille Riddick (5th-6th) (6’5", 246 lbs.; 4.64 forty; 1.57 ten yard split; 6.67 three-cone; 36" vert; 10’4" broad)

-Played out of position at WVU, like Irvin (5-tech); incredible athlete with length & size for LEO

1. NT Carl Davis (top-50) (6’4", 321 lbs.; 11" hands; 34"1/2 arms; 84"1/2 wing; 33" vert)

-Incredible size. What about tape, athleticism, and motor?

-Perhaps more of a NT? Could take over for Mebane – strong but not as quick

2. DT Henry Anderson (2nd-3rd) (6’6", 294 lbs.; 33 ½" arms; 5.03 forty, 1.63 10-yard; )

-#1 SPARQ; excellent run defender; one of the most productive players at position

3. 3T/DE Xavier Cooper (2nd-3rd) (6’3", 293 lbs.; 4.86 forty; 4.37 short shuttle)

-Top-notch first step, incredible hand-fighter; tries to imitate M. Bennett; played soccer & bball

4. 3T/DT Grady Jarrett (3rd-4th) (6’1", 305 lbs.; )

-"Poor man’s Aaron Donald"; penetrating 3-tech to take over for Mebane (plays like him)

-Former wrestler champion, great use of hands; "lives in backfield", very disruptive

5. 3T Rakeem Nunez-Roches (4th-6th) (6’2", 307 lbs.; 33" arms, 5.02 forty, 34" vert)

-Great production; plays with an edge, explosive, & relentless; played well against Alabama

6. 3T/DT Lucas Vincent (6th-7th, UDFA) (6’2", 305 lbs.)

-From great Missouri line; ideal 3-tech size

7. NT/DT Kristjan Sokoli (6th-7th, UDFA) (6’4", 290 lbs.; 34" arms; 10.5" hands; 4.84 forty; 38" vert; 9’11" broad)

-Incredible athlete; #1 SPARQ (visited SEA)

8. 3T/DE David Irving (6th-7th, UDFA) (6’7", 285 lbs.; 4.84 forty; 1.69 ten-yard split; 85" wingspan; 10’8" broad)

-Incredible athlete; #2 SPARQ (visited SEA); freak athlete with freakish length

-Lots of "red flags" for character, but if he "checks out" he could be a tremendous steal

9. 3T/DT Christian Ringo (7th, UDFA) ()

-(visited SEA); tenacious, great hand use; great explosiveness & effective swim move; stamina!

-Was 2nd most productive DT in college last year (20 TFL, 11.5 sacks), 1st was DE Shane Ray

10. DT Tyeler Davison (7th, UDFA) (6’1", 316 lbs.; )

-Could possibly replace Mebane, having the ability to play the run well & collapse the pocket

11. DT Justin Hamilton () (UDFA)

-(visited SEA)

12. DT Tony Slater () (UDFA)

-(visited SEA)

13. 3T Josh Bedl (UDFA) (6’7", 295 lbs.; 4.89 forty)

1. LB Shaq Thompson (2nd) (4.64 forty)

-Doesn't fit what SEA wants athletically, but is a natural playmaker who can play multiple spots

2. OLB Rishard Cliett (7th, UDFA) (6’2", 221 lbs.; 4.4s forty; 38" vert; 33 1/8" arms; 80" wingspan)

-(visited SEA)

3. OLB/LEO Josh Shirley (7th, UDFA) (6’1", 234 lbs.; 4.59 forty; 1.58 ten yard)

-(SEA visit)

1. CB Jalen Collins (2nd-3rd) (6’2", 203 lbs.; 32 1/8" arms;)

2. CB Alex Carter (2nd-3rd) (6’0", 196 lbs.; 32 1/8" arms; 4.51 forty; 40" vert)

3. CB/NB Bobby McCain (4th-6th) (5’10", 195 lbs.;)

-A playmaker (11 INT & 19 PD in 22 starts), who plays with swagger, "plays bigger than size"

-Has experience as a returner, role on special teams

4. CB Julian Wilson () (6’2", 205 lbs.; 32 ½" arms)

-Smooth athlete, with length, athleticism, natural hands, and good tackling

5. CB Imoan Claiborne () (5’10", 189 lbs.; 77" wingspan; 32" arms)

6. CB Dexter McDonald (6th-7th, UDFA) (6’1", 205 lbs.; 4.34 forty; 40.5" vert; 11’2" broad)

-Incredible athlete who has great tape. "Shut down" Kevin White

7. CB Tray Walker (6th-7th, UDFA) (6’2 ½", 189 lbs.; 33 ¾" arms; 80.5 wingspan; ~4.5 forty; 32.5" vert;)

-Very similar athlete to Sherman, same SPARQ (high) (visited SEA)

8. CB/S Akeem King () ()

-(SEA visit)

1. FS Kurtis Drummond (5th-6th) ()

2. FS/CB Ryan Murphy () ()

-Great fit to convert to CB