The Colts were the NFL's worst team in terms of DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) at Football Outsiders, and yet their D ranked above the league median in that metric primarily due to the fact Buckner managed to rank as the 67th-best player in the entire league at Pro Football Focus. Still, its nearly impossible for the Seahawks to think of this season as anything other than a resounding success. As high as his potential is at the next level, Richardson is about as raw as it gets. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA, 51. According to. Seahawks (games air on Seattle Sports 710 AM and KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM), Jan. 1: Seattle vs. New York Jets (7-8), 1:05 p.m. Branch not only provides that, but he also has an ability to play both safety spots as well as slot cornerback. I suspect Im not alone in that regard. Moreover, you can move him along the front, making him even more potentially destructive to opposing NFL offenses. , their 34% pass-rush win rate put them in the bottom four of all teams in 2022. Green Bay Packers: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah, 46. After starring during Senior Bowl week, Adebawore could be that guy. Please check your email for a confirmation. One of Achanes strengths is his potential to be an extra pass-catcher out of the backfield, something that complements Walker, who didnt catch passes often in his rookie season. Far too often in 2022, the Bills offense developed into whatever Josh Allen could do, and there was no Option B. Its time for that to change under second-year offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, who did not impress at the same level that Brian Daboll, his predecessor, did. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Branch, DB, Alabama, 23. The Chiefs managed to transcend the loss of Tyreek Hill via trade in the 2022 season, so as a reward to Andy Reids crew, how about the addition of Hyatt, perhaps the best pure speed receiver in this draft class? Van Pran-Granger is one of the best centers in this class with the athleticism to quickly climb to the second level, pick off defenders as a pulling blocker and get out to lead block on screens. Seattles starting center from last season, Austin Blythe, is going to be a free agent. He is also the co-host of the "Seahawks Man 2 Man" podcast. Seattle Times staff reporter It became official the day the regular season ended that the Seahawks have the fifth pick in the 2023 draft thanks to the Russell Wilson trade. 5 overall Tim Weaver January 9, 2023 5:00 am PT The Seattle Seahawks are on their way to the playoffs - and they'll also have a top-five. New York Jets: Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn, 75. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Georgia coach Kirby Smart reacted to charges against star DL Jalen Carter. Surrendering Metcalf or Lockett also wouldn't make much sense if you want to maximize that quarterback's chances of succeeding. They also shouldn't surrender their first-round selection in 2024, but I'm less bullish on that because it could be a late pick if they do come through with their new quarterback in 2023. In fact, their entire secondary performed extremely well. Stroud from Ohio State, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida product Anthony Richardsonare considered generally to be worthy of premium first-round selections as well. Dallas Cowboys: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State, 60. Acquiring another player with a similar frame and a history of success would be a boon for Seattle. Still, the only absolute non-starters for a team that had only one All-Pro for the 2022 season should be that All-Pro (Lindstrom) as well as 2022 first-rounder London. New England Patriots: Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee, 47. Brown is an excellent athlete with great versatility to move around the defensive backfield from his safety position. You'll now receive the top Seahawks Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Seahawks 2023 mock draft: Retooling the defense post-Wild Card loss : With the Seahawks 2022 season done, the team will now focus . As high as his potential is at the next level, Richardson is about as raw as it gets. While we wouldnt object to taking either Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. if they are available, picking a QB in the top 10 is a better use of draft capital and more likely to deliver more value. Now that my philosophy on trading up within a semi-crapshoot has been established and my standard has been established, these become easier to figure out. The Seahawks already have an excellent starting running back in Walker, but Achane gives Seattle better depth at the position behind Walker. Seattle Seahawks: Keion White, DL, Georgia Tech, 21. Stroud to the Houston Texans at #2, and Anthony Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts at #4. And while Lockett isn't young anymore, it'd actually cost the Seahawks an additional $4.4 million to trade him, per Spotrac. Carter is among the top interior pass rushers weve see enter the NFL Draft in some time and would be of absolutely tremendous value with the fifth pick. The Carolina Panthers had just one originally selected Pro Bowler during a poor 2022 season. He looked the best of all the quarterbacks on the final day of practice and found a rhythm with his pass catchers. Thanks to an, and the sudden resurgence of veteran quarterback. The Indianapolis Colts may have more competition to sift through if they want to move up for a quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL draft as the Arizona Cardinals may also be a team willing to trade their pick away.. First off, he was nothing more than a journeyman ahead of the 2022 campaign. The former second-round pick threw 34 touchdowns against 37 interceptions in his first nine NFL seasons. Worrying injury not too long before declaring for the draft? Regardless of if that happens, one thing is for sure, which is that the Seahawks future is looking bright no matter how they end the season. This is another depth pick here later on day three. According to ESPN, their 34% pass-rush win rate put them in the bottom four of all teams in 2022. Thats where a bigger, old-school-looking linebacker like Campbell could be a potential upgrade. How Many Draft Picks Do the Seahawks Have in 2023? Were talking about a kid that stands strong in the pocket at 6-foot-4. Past. New York Giants: DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas, 90. Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. New York Giants: BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSU, 58. Adebawore looked explosive firing off the ball in Senior Bowl practices as an interior rusher, and hes one of the prospects who earned some money in Mobile. Multiple first-round picks, WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. 37, a fourth and one of those fifths for a slot receiver before the end of Day 1. Mocks. Strouds through his time at Ohio State there was the player who had all the tools in the pocket and reminded me of a young Philip Rivers, and there was the guy who went off outside the pocket against Georgia in the College Football Semifinal, and completely revised my opinion of him as a second-reaction quarterback. Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In less than a week, the entire NFL and the whole of the 2023 draft class will converge upon Indianapolis for the scouting combine an opportunity for NFL talent evaluators, scouts, and coaches to get a much better idea of the quality of this class both in on-field drills, and meetings with those prospects. Here are the assets they should resist shipping off to Chicago. Seattle Seahawks Videos: The official source of the latest highlights, installments of Mic'd Up, Seahawks Saturday Night, Locker Room Sounds, and all Seahawks videos. In fairness to Dorsey, its tough to design an offense in which the run game is an afterthought at best. Fourth time is a charm when it comes to defensive coordinator interviews for Desai this offseason. Keep in mind that once the end of the third round comes around, prospect grades tend to vary greatly depending on the evaluator. Stick to second-rounders if possible, especially because there's still a good chance you're going to be able to draft a quarterback seventh and you could move into a higher pick that isn't the top selection for a lot less. Now that Seattles season is over, its time to turn their attention to the coming draft. The Seattle Seahawks will have two selections in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. With a season or two to develop behind Smith, he could eventually deliver on his awesome potential. 5 overall, the Seahawks trade down with the Panthers, then select Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson at No. Second round. Seahawks center Austin Blythe, who is set to become a free agent, announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. Adding Mayer would not only give Burrow a reliable target in the quick game (think Zach Ertz), but would also add a blocking expert who could help with Cincinnatis ongoing protection issues. Future first-round picks, DL DeForest Buckner. The one simple reason the Seahawks will retain Geno Smith, Report: Aaron Donkor signs with XFLs Houston Roughnecks, Pre-Snap Reads 3/1: Pete Carroll, John Schneider speak at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The rest of a rebuilding roster should be tradeable, but the clear-cut talent deficit associated with giving up Buckner is too much to move up three spots with several other quarterbacks likely on the board. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU, 13. New England Patriots (from Carolina Panthers): Andre Carter II, EDGE, Army, 77. Current. The Buccaneers obvious need is at quarterback, since that Tom Brady guy retired again at least for now. John Schneider has a great answer on why Seahawks might draft QB, 2023 NFL draft: Consensus big board top 15 tight end rankings, Seahawks' change in draft philosophy was out of necessity and by design, 2023 NFL draft: Consensus big board top 25 wide receiver rankings, C.J. Dan Quinn, who stuck around to stay as the Cowboys defensive coordinator, would seem to love a new chess piece with this much effective versatility. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. If the Colts trade up to secure Youngs services, it should be a franchise-defining decision in all the right ways. 3 pick, which is one spot ahead of . 1 corner Darius Slay. New Titans general manager Ran Carthon came in cutting heads out of necessity in recent days, Tennessee has released several veterans to find a good place with their salary cap situation. The Seahawks are in need of a center with starter Austin Blythe. Thats where Flowers comes into play. Their first pick (fifth overall) was acquired in last off-seasons blockbuster trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. If thats the case, the Titans couldnt do any better than Johnson, who gave up just two sacks and 12 total pressures in 2022, and projects just as well in the run game always a necessity when youre talking about this particular offense. While Carter needs to build functional strength to help in that regard, he has a ton of tools to make an impact in that area. At this point, it seems to be a foregone conclusion that the reigning NFL Comeback Player of the Year will be back in Seattle next season. Veteran right guard Gabe Jackson is under contract through 2023, but he was essentially a part-time starter in 2022 and would save Seattle $6.5 million if released. One of those cuts was tackle Taylor Lewan, which points to the possibility of a new left tackle in the first round of this draft class. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jordan Addison, WR, USC, 18. 49ers 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: Nailing Late-Round Picks, Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. , the Seahawks won nine games and snuck into the playoffs as the NFCs seven seed. As a reward for all that fine work, lets give Daboll a true No. The Seahawks got a total steal in the fifth round of the 2022 draft with cornerback Tariq Woolen, but through the Pete Carroll era, Seattles never really had bookend cornerbacks with elite ball skills. Hes a competitive blocker that generates power quickly and easily. There have been two C.J. While Chicago has the money in free agency to take care of some of that, we assume that head coach Matt Eberflus would love to take Andersons explosiveness to the pocket and snap it right in his fronts. 2, there are six teams with top-10 picks that are arguably in need of quarterbacks and could ignore those dynamics this draft season. Denver Broncos (from Indianapolis Colts): Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State, 68. Carolina Panthers (from San Francisco 49ers): Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, 62. Play strength has seemingly been one of the issues with Seattles centers in the post-Max Unger era. What we do know about Johnson is that hes a 6-foot-3, 195-pound headbanger who can wreck offenses everywhere the defensive line to free safety. This gives the Seahawks the luxury to package pick No. Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State: The quarterbacks didnt perform very well at the Senior Bowl, but by the end of the week, Haener had shown the most growth. To me, that consists of the 25-year-old defensive standout Crosby, the superstar receiver Adams and the pillar left tackle Miller. Young is . Hes seen as someone who can make plays in space, is dynamic after the catch and can come away with the difficult catch. Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, 25. While much of the focus has been on a potential trade-up with the Chicago Bears for the No. There will be more trades in future mock drafts, but outside of the deal that gives the Indianapolis Colts the first overall pick, and the Chicago Bears with multiple picks in the next two years in return, were staying put in this one. If you're rolling dice regardless, why pay extra to roll? Ahead of the 2022 season, Las Vegas odds had Seattles over/under win total at 5.5 games. Dallas Cowboys: Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska, 91. Well into his 20s? Both Noah Fant and Colby Parkinson are entering the final years of their contracts. Stroud when Geno Smith is expected to start at least next season and likely in 2024, as well. New Orleans Saints: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, 41. In less than a week, the entire NFL and the whole of the 2023 draft class will converge upon Indianapolis for the scouting combine an opportunity for NFL talent evaluators, scouts, and coaches to get a much better idea of the quality of this class both in on-field drills, and meetings with those prospects. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams); Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon, 7 Las Vegas Raiders: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech, 8. hats 48.4 yards per deep reception, and adding another fireball of a deep threat to this offense, given all its done to progress in Hills absence, would be thoroughly ridiculous. Seattle boasts two capable 1,000-yard receivers in that of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Tennessee Titans: Lukas Van Ness, DL, Iowa, 42. Pittsburgh Steelers: Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss, 81. Lets dive into our Seahawks mock draft. Gibbs is such a player. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State, 89. It'll be. Here is a list of the Seattle Seahawks draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. Please check your email for a confirmation. It just makes too much sense to find an heir-apparent for Lockett sooner rather than later. DATABASE. In all seriousness, OverTheCap has made its projections for additional compensatory picks for the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Seahawks are expected to have zero for the third year in a row. The Wilson trade has not worked out particularly well so far for Denver, so Seattle will get an early pick in the draft. Other roll-the-dice QBs in this class include Will Levis who Carolina took at No. Thomas is solid as a pass defender and has done well playing as a QB spy as well. Branch would fit that like a proverbial glove, as he was the latest in a long line to annoy receivers from just about every possible position from box to slot to free. Seahawks draft big board: Top pass rushers, a mega talent at QB, OL and LB targets and more. If so, building a more well-rounded team should be in the cards. Smith was one of the most physical players in college football this year. Miami Dolphins (from New England Patriots): Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford, 78. And depending on where you set the bar, you could look at the list of 28 quarterbacks selected within the top 10 in the last 14 drafts and conclude that the only truly successful ones are Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow, with the jury possibly still out on Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Trey Lance, Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence. Mock Draft Machine Beta Testing Has Begun! The Indianapolis Colts would only be moving up three spots, so it's really hard to justify giving up a player as awesome as the 28-year-old Buckner, who was a first-team All-Pro in 2020, a Pro Bowler in 2021 and an inside force with eight sacks and 22 quarterback hits despite Indy's immense struggles in 2022. 3 receiver. Kyle Madson. The Detroit Lions, like the Seahawks, have two top-20 selections. San Francisco went for 181 yards on the ground. On top of that, the Russell Wilson trade netted them the fifth and 38th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, putting the Seahawks in prime position to build up . Skoronski is one of the most complete offensive line prospects in recent years he does everything well when its asked of him, and though there may be size and arm length concerns for the next level, its also true that the Patriots dont just have needs at left tackle they need to firm things up all over the place. 9. Mel Kiper published a new 2023 NFL mock draft this morning at ESPN and he has an interesting scenario playing out for Seattle in the top 10. While the Seahawks (7-8) have stumbled to five losses in their last six games, they could still finish the season with a 9-8 record, which might be enough for one of the NFCs seven playoff berths depending on how things shake out with a few other teams in the conference. The Seattle Seahawks have tons of decisions to make once the 2023 NFL Draft rolls around in April.. Injuries played a role in the drop-off, but theres still a role for him in Seattle behind left guard Damien Lewis and whoever comes in at right guard this offseason. San Francisco 49ers: Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin, 100. They have loads of picks in the 2023 NFL Draft and Pete Carroll is super excited about their. Wide receivers D.K. The Minnesota mauler has a physical edge, combined with the mobility, strength, and flexibility to own the middle. Branch could be an immediate impact performer given his elite athleticism and wide-ranging cover skills. 12. Seahawks' first four 2023 NFL Draft picks. In this scenario, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and defensive tackle Jalen Carter are off the board, going to Arizona and Chicago, respectively. Maybe its a good idea to have a veteran stopgap at the position while developing a rookie with amazing traits, and Richardson would certainly qualify. First round. Thats because in addition to the first-rounder from Denver, Seattle also owns the Broncos second-round selection, giving the Hawks a rare four picks in the first two rounds, two of which should be at least in the top 20 overall. 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Teams will have to weigh trading up for, say, Young, against standing pat and "settling" for one of those other names, knowing despite potential hubris that the first round of the draft is practically a crapshoot. For much of the season's final month, it appeared that Seattle could get a top-3 pick. Here's a look at how the Seahawks are positioned in 2023. February 23, 2023 9:34 am ET. 1. Indianapolis Colts (from Washington Commanders): Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan, 80. 34 (from Denver) No. At No. Jan. 8: Seattle vs. Los Angeles Rams (5-10), time TBD, Jan. 1: Denver at Kansas City (12-3), 10 a.m. To most, the pre-combine and pre-pro day season favorite to be that quarterback is Alabama's 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young. February 25, 2023 6:03 am ET. pic.twitter.com/0unY3RAQXy, NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) February 15, 2023. Seahawks GM John Schneider said talks with Geno Smith thus far have been "positive," but the team still might draft a quarterback with the No. Forbes of one of a long line of bigger, more aggressive cornerbacks in this class, and his 2022 metrics speak to his potential 31 catches allowed on 58 targets for 284 yards, 105 yards after the catch, three touchdowns, six interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 44.7. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. pic.twitter.com/rqq1lnlIRK, Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) February 11, 2023. 5 overall pick thanks to Russell Wilson Alex Didion 1/9/2023 Like 3 Comments | 4 First, the Seahawks have a playoff game to worry about, but the. 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Sportsnaut used Pro Football Focus NFL Draft simulator, which provides the flexibility to trade and work through a variety of scenarios. Iowa LB Jack Campbell may be the Top LB in the 2023 #NFLDraft. The Seahawks have selected a defensive lineman with one of their first two picks in seven of the last eight drafts (Boye Mafe, Darrell Taylor, L.J. Actually he ticks all the boxes to be a Seahawks draft pick. Thanks to an incredible rookie class and the sudden resurgence of veteran quarterback Geno Smith, the Seahawks won nine games and snuck into the playoffs as the NFCs seven seed. Arizona Cardinals: Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane, 97. Dunlap was also adept at bull-rushing defenders for sacks, which he did on a game-ending fourth-and-10 takedown of Arizonas Kyler Murray in Week 11 of the 2020 season. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame, 29. White also skipped the 2020 season as a COVID opt-out, so in effect he played four games from 2020-2021, then emerged in 2022. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The Arizona Cardinals predictably folded up against the San Francisco 49ers, so the Broncos . You could make a case for that lone Pro Bowler, Brian Burns, but he wasn't even a top-101 player at PFF and he's entering a contract year. Because there are so many 7- and 8-win teams across the league this season, the Seahawks' native 2023 first-round pick really could go anywhere from 10-18 if certain results break their way.. The Seahawks would like to get more production from their front three in what is a base 3-4 defense. Chicago Bears (from Baltimore Ravens): Jarrett Patterson, OG, Notre Dame, 54. The Texas Tech pass rusher is currently projected to be a top-10 pick in the NFL Draft. What a boon this deal proved to be for general manager John Schneider and Co. Seattle also has its original first-round pick (20th overall) as well as the Broncos second-round selection (37th overall). Odds & lines subject to change. Hes a plug-and-play force for a defense that needs improvement on all three levels. Arizona Cardinals: JL Skinner, S, Boise State, 67. Tariq Woolen was absolutely brilliant at cornerback as a rookie for the Seahawks a season ago. The Seahawks are set up very well for the future and could get even richer with young talent. Best drills to watch. History isn't on your side if you do. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Draft Network. Seahawks draft order: No. A former tight end in high school and at Old Dominion, White recorded 7.5 sacks in his redshirt senior year with the Yellow Jackets and had 14 tackles for loss overall. Whether Skoronski fits best at left tackle, right tackle, or guard, his technique-perfect profile would make Bill Belichick quite happy. Smith was one of the most physical players in college football this year. Flowers (5-9, 182) might not fall this far, but if he does, the Seahawks could use someone with his quickness. A player . Wilson is a bit of a raw prospect, but he brings insane athleticism for his 6-foot-6, 275-pound frame, and he put up eight sacks and 50 total pressures in 2022. Let's dive into how they could look to bolster their roster. It may surprise some if new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans focuses on offense with his first two picks, but the former Houston linebacker and 49ers defensive coordinator is no fool he knows where the most pressing needs lie. Check. Zay Flowers made this defender do a SPLIT , The Boston College WR is currently projected to be taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. It sure doesnt seem out of the realm of possibility now following a calamitous 51-14 loss for Wilson and the Broncos on Christmas to the Los Angeles Rams (5-10), another team that has been near the bottom of the NFL all season. New Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen did a lot of great work over the years as the Saints defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator. They acquired . Denver Broncos: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M, 69. Cleveland Browns: Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor, 43. Its another defensive lineman, but its not one of the featured draft prospects. The Panthers end up drafting Will Levis, the third quarterback off the board. Las Vegas Raiders: Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama, 71. Defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt would probably have to adjust the scheme a bit to minimize how often Wilson is asked to backpedal away from the line of scrimmage as a rookie, but thats probably a compromise theyd be willing to make in exchange for an effective young pass rusher. The NFL Scouting Combine is right around the corner, which means the 2023 NFL draft is just a couple of months away. The Panthers give up pick No. Again, the Seahawks probably wont need a quarterback once they bring Smith back. Yes, I can feel the esteemed heads of the analytics community exploding as one over this selection. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns): Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa, 74. He can be a force in the box, too, making the youngster an elite fit in Seattle. Phillips is an underrated, sticky cornerback who can follow just about any receiver through just about any route, and hed thrive in the kinds of stuff Flores likes to throw at opposing offenses. Barton and Brooks had their positive moments, but at times they couldnt take on blocks, manhandle the lineman and drop the ball carrier. Los Angeles Rams: Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas, 37. Pittsburgh Steelers: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland, 50. Positional versatility matters up front. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The RPOs spanned from Mike read, Edge read, leverage read, and more. White, a 6-foot-5, 286-pound every-gap pass-rushing monster who used to be a tight end at Old Dominion, has a unique athletic profile, and the potential to terrorize quarterbacks all over the front as Michael Bennett once did for the Legion of Boom. Its time for the Raiders to find a match on the other side of the edges for Maxx Crosby and his All-Pro production. Washington Commanders: Byron Young, DT, Alabama, 98. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Perhaps, but nobody ever said that the NFL was fair. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. At 6-5, 337 pounds, Seattle may no longer have to worry about its guards being walked back into the quarterback in obvious passing situations, a common occurrence in recent seasons. White is versatile and athletic enough to get to the quarterback from anywhere, and has a lot of upside, so this is a home run pick for a position of need in Seattle. 5 pick. Buffalo Bills: Blake Freeland, OT, BYU, 92. 2023 Mock Drafts 2024 Mock Drafts 2025 Mock Drafts. Kansas City Chiefs: Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland, 64. This obviously means current quarterback Jared Goff is on the table, although the real win is that the team would save more than $20 million by cutting Goff, according to Spotrac. Uninterested in taking a quarterback with the No. The Seahawks already added one edge rusher in Anderson earlier in the draft, but they decide to double-dip here and get a guy who can play on the edge or kick inside to rush the passer. 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