The Seattle Seahawks received a mixed grade for their draft choices, with a C+ overall. They made significant strides in addressing their needs with the addition of Byron Murphy II, a disruptive defensive lineman in the first round and Christian Haynes, a potential starting offensive lineman in the third round. However, their Day 3 picks were not as strong, particularly due to the lack of a second-round pick resulting from a previous trade involving Leonard Williams.
One of the standout picks from the draft was Christian Haynes, who was selected 81st overall as a guard from UConn. Haynes has shown talent that could allow him to start immediately, which is crucial for a team seeking starting guards. He could have an immediate impact and may prove to be an excellent value for the Seahawks in the long run.
On the other hand, one of the least favorable picks was Tyrice Knight, who was chosen 118th overall as a linebacker from UTEP. The linebacker class in this draft was already weakened by Knight’s selection. While he has potential for growth under head coach Mike Macdonald, Knight may struggle to compete at an NFL level and could be relegated to special teams duties.
The Seahawks’ draft selections included Byron Murphy II in the first round, Christian Haynes in the third round, Tyrice Knight and AJ Barner in the fourth round, Nehemiah Pritchett in the fifth round, Sataoa Laumea and D.J. James in the sixth round