Seahawks 4 Round Mock Draft: Jalen Carter to Seattle, Drafts QB of the Future: 2023

 

 

Seahawks 4 Round Mock Draft: Jalen Carter to Seattle, Drafts QB of the Future: 2023

By Kushagra Mishra

 

Pick 5 Jalen Carter IDL

Aside from quarter backs, Jalen Carter is the most talented prospect in NFL draft. He has physical attribute you could want in a defensive lineman. He pairs his freakish size at 6’3, 310-pound frame and his violent hands with his near perfect technical and mental skills on the field. Lucky for Seattle, the blue chip, 21-year-old talent will most likely be available at 5. The Seahawks suffered against the run last year and have been for a while. Seattle signed Dre’Mont Jones to a 52 million dollar contract this offseason, in hopes to plug up the massive hole in their defense. However, pairing Jones with Carter would be lethal combo, providing much needed support against the run. Not to mention, the undervalued pass rush capability of Carter, Seattle can have the luxury of dropping seven and allowing their D-Line to harass the quarterback, due to the excellent hand technique and short area agility of Carter. Though the D-line would still be lacking depth and talent in other positions across the line, drafting a generational talent in Carter would be a step forward.

Pick 20 Myles Murphy EDGE/End (In standard 4-3)

Myles Murphy, a man with a toolbox of pass rushing moves is blessing to be available at 20. Once, originally mocked to Seattle at 5, he has taken a lengthy slide across many big boards from no fault of his own.  Many more flashy players like Tyreek Wilson have taken the spotlight. However, I consider Murphy to be the most complete pass rusher in the draft. While he won’t blow you with his 40 or his size murphy will be the most successful pass rusher drafted in the NFL in his first year wherever he lands. He has physical finesse and can any tackle on his bottom. With a huge array of mastered moves like a fear striking pull rush, a nasty swim move and he uses his skilled moves to get around the Tackle one way or another. At 6’5, 275 pounds, many would question his role in a 3-4 defense as he might be too big for an outside linebacker. However, his rare 4.5 40 times at his monster size reflects his athleticism, and he has the capability to be a EDGE linebacker and a big end in a 3-4. He does struggle with sometimes getting too deep in his rush and not having solid counters, but that should be no reason to pass on Murphy, as those can be easy fixes. Due to his unique combination of size and speed, Murphy is a great value pick at 20. 

Seahawks go back-to-back defense in the First Round, finding 2 great defensive linemen, helping address their weekend run support and adding value to their pass rush.

Pick 37 Josh Downs WR

The 5’9 Nebraska receiver has been shooting up draft boards recently and for good reason. He displays his twitchy agility to break away from corners at the line and use his 4.48 speed to stretch the field vertically and up the seams. For the past 2 years, he has been the most dominant slot receiver in the game. Seattle, on the surface, seems fine at receiver, with 2 great 1000-yard players in Metcalf and locket. However, Seattle is in desperate need of a slot receiver. Marquise Goodwin signed with the Browns and struggled to be productive on the field. Taking a receiver is a solid move.  Downs has been knocked for his underwhelming size to play on the outside. However, Seattle doesn’t need an outside receiver but needs someone who can work in slot. Downs is the perfect fit in Seattle. Many have him going in the late First round, but his size scares many. Seattle ends his slide and completes their receiving core.  

Pick 52 Keanu Benton DT

After passing on the best nose tackle in the draft in Mazi Smith, Seattle wants to address the position late in the second. Benton, 6’4, 310 pounds is the perfect physical prototype at nose tackle. He has great length and uses it to his advantage, shedding blockers and consistently fining himself in the back field. He uses his 310-pound frame to plug up gaps and screams for attention from lineman as he is simply able to overpower guards and centers. Though not known for his pass rush, he uses his 5.08 speed and translates it into explosion and collapses the pocket as a pass rusher.

Pick 83 Luke Wypler Center

After getting a bargain deal with former Lion center Evan Brown, Seattle looks to add depth and competition at center. He’s considered by most a top 3 center in the draft and is perfect value to be picked. He has the potential to start in year one, but if not, he adds quality, high end depth and would be ready to play after sitting a year. He has great athleticism and a great ability to get to the next level and plays with good leverage in the pass game.

Pick 123 Hendon Hooker QB

For Hooker to be available 123 is unlikely. However, Seattle must pull the trigger and draft in the 4^th round. After tearing his ACL, a while ago, the former Tennessee QB took a lengthy slide on draft boards. Once considered a first-round pick, he’s a steal at 123. He has a natural throwing motion and doesn’t shy away from making deep and accurate throws down the field. With this pick Seattle helps insure they keep QB talent thru the next couple of years. There are some concerns with the simplistic game he played at Tennessee, and whether he can manage an NFL style, more complicated offence. However, he’ll most likely sit behind Smith and will have time to learn the ropes and hopefully translate into the talented QB many people projected him to be before his injury.