Seattle Seahawks Draft Review

The Seattle Seahawks were busy draft weekend, desperately making moves. But let’s face it, they have to. They were able to add Leon Washington and LenWhale LenDale White to an empty backfield for minimal compensation. Knowing they need help on the offensive line, they were able to jump on Russell Okung, who could have very easily not fallen to them. The Seahawks hope he becomes the new anchor on the left side of their line.

Seattle was lucky enough to have two picks in the top 15 and they didn’t squander them. Another player fell right into their lap, Texas strong safety Earl Thomas. Their secondary needed help and Thomas will fill that roll. He’s got all the qualities you need in a strong safety and will start for the Seahawks without any doubt. Receivers in Seattle have been a laughing stock for a while now. Things may change with the addition of Notre Dame receiver Golden Tate. Lots of people compare him to a leaner Steve Smith who can stretch the field and is a threat with the ball in his hands. If he turns into a fifth of the player Smith is he’ll be a huge help to the receiving corps there.

They were able to add a few more players to their secondary. Oregon cornerback Walter Thurmond brings good coverage skills to a weak group of corners. And free safety Kam Chancellor will add some depth at the safety position, he’s got good size and should be able to contribute in special teams as well. Needing help with their pass rush, the Seahawks brought in a pair of defensive ends. E.J. Wilson from North Carolina and Dexter Davis from Arizona State give them some needed youth at the position and should provide a decent level of competition in camp. They were also able to add another receiver, bringing in Jameson Konz from Kent State. He’s a big target with great athletic ability that may wind up seeing some time on the field having little competition at the position. The Pete Carroll era got off to a fast start, now let’s see if the energetic Carroll can keep it up.

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