(5th round pick Williams tackling 6th round pick Ware, pic from seattletimes.com)
I couldn't find anything that summed up the Seahawks draft in a concise way, so I gathered some data and created my own. I went mostly to
fieldgulls.com and
seattletimes.com for my info.
2013 Original picks
Round 1: 0
Round 2: 1
Round 3: 1
Round 4: 1
Round 5: 2
Round 6: 1
Round 7: 4
2013 Final picks
Round 1: 0
Round 2: 1
Round 3: 1
Round 4: 1
Round 5: 3
Round 6: 1
Round 7: 4
Players picked
2nd round, Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M
I had never heard of this guy, but that's not surprising. He was ranked by multiple analysts as the best RB in this class, albeit with some character concerns. The primary positive on Michael is his lateral movement and explosiveness. He should be able to make the 2nd and 3rd levels miss. It has been noted that this lateral quickness should also help his blocking ability Adding any backup to Lynch is a positive in my opinion, he is amazing but ball carriers don't last forever.
3rd round, Jordan Hill, DT, Penn State
Lots of positive about this guy. Some descriptors are explosive, agile, straight line speed, relentless, stamina, sweet moves. So why the 3rd round? Sometimes he comes out too high, and he doesn't seem to have great lower body strength which makes him a less than ideal run stopper. Looks like he can be a play maker, but is likely not an every down DT.
4th round, Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State
I started my short and unsuccessful football career as a lineman, so I have respect for the less glamorous positions. But lets be honest, it's the Russell Wilsons and the Percy Harvins that really get me excited. So any receiver to add to the roster competition is good news in my book. Harper doesn't rate particularly well on technique and route running. However he is fast and large, and can get position on guys. Maybe he'll be used in the back of the end zone while defenses focus on Harvin in motion with a Wilson read option?
5th round, Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama
The Seattle times claims Jesse is
this year's steal a la Russell Wilson. This is basically a quick "SparkNotes" summary of that article. Let's see, he is a fast, run stopping giant. He didn't start playing football until 15, so there is still room to grow. The main concern is his surgically repaired knee, hopefully he got some APete magic. He may get immediate playing time with last year's starter Branch gone.
5th round, Tharold Simon, CB, LSU
The first of 2 LSU teammates taken in this draft, Simon is know for his tackling and physicality. This leads to great off the line slowing of receivers and excellent run defense. He has some criminal history and a reputation for being flaky at practices, and he may struggle keeping up with sharp route cuts. Overall, he is athletic enough to make an impact and possibly back fill a CB position in the future.
5th round, Luke Willson, TE, Rutgers
Unfortunately, not this
Luke Wilson, who could have been drafted for his hilarious set of skills. No, Willson with 2 Ls ran the 40 in 4.4 seconds, the fastest for a TE this year at the combine. Last season he had injuries, but before that he was very productive. Hopefully he can heal up and use some of that athleticism to fulfill his upside potential.
6th round, Spencer Ware, RB, LSU
This is the second running back for the Hawks in this draft. I personally love building some depth here. I love
Beast Mode, but running back is a short lived position so finding the next man up should be a priority, and spending a low round pick is ideal. He's the type of runner who will run through you, not around you. He is a big back from an SEC school that fits the mold of Seattle's current RBs. He could potentially be converted to a FB.
7th round, Ryan Seymour, OL, Vanderbilt
He has played tackle, guard, and center over his career. He is a strong guy getting 30 bench reps at the combine. Vanderbilt used zone blocking like the Seahawks, so he should be able to plug in pretty well. He is tough and quick, but lacks overall strength for trench battles.
7th round, Ty Powell, OLB/DE, Harding
Powell is from a small school but had great combine measurables May be an athletic backup option for Avril and Irvin who are both trying out the OLB and DE spots. He is raw with poor technique but is explosive and a big hitter. He played some safety for Harding too, so he's gotta be pretty quick.
7th round, Jared Smith, DT, New Hampshire
Schneider sees a "Tough, Reliable, Smart" football player here. He is a DT but the organization sees him having the ability to play somewhere on the OL if needed. Not an excellent athlete, he may be a project for the Seahawks to develop.
7th round, Michael Bowie, OT, Northwestern State
Besides having a name that reminds me of the
1984 NBA draft, where the Blazers chose Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan, there doesn't seem to be a lot to talk about here. He was a good OT at Oklahoma State before violating team rules and leaving the team. So he comes with some risk, but is probably better than his last year at Northwestern State suggests.
