Seahawks Draft: Depth or Defense?

0:00On March 19th, the Seattle Seahawks are heading into the draft with the 30-second pick in the first round thanks to their Super Bowl triumph over. The Patriots, they hold just four selections overall, that final first round spot number 64 and round 2, 96 and round 3, and Cleveland's one. 188th and round 6th from a prior trade. Several offseason deals then their board, including swaps for a receiver, Rashid Shaheed, and defensive lineman Roy Robertson Harris. Trades have reshaped the top of the order, with teams like the Chiefs, Rams, Dolphins, and Broncos swapping spots. The Raiders lead at number one, followed by the Jets, Cardinals, Titans, and Giants, while the Seahawks anchor the end ahead of the Patriots' ad, 31. Experts see Seattle targeting depth after losing key players, like running back Kenneth Walker and Cornerback Rick Wullen. Multiple analysts, including those from NFL.com and USA Today, project Notre Dame running back to Darian Price as their pick, a versatile slasher, to pair with injured Zach Charbonnet.

1:04Others lean toward cornerbacks to bolster the secondary, such as Tennessee's Colton Hood, or San Diego State's Chris Johnson, fitting Mike McDonald's. The scheme amid departures, edge rushes like Auburn's Kendrick Falk, or Clemson's TJ Parker, also get mentions to replace outgoing talent. With needs across the roster, General Manager John Schneider faces tough choices to sustain their championship run, especially with so few picks to, build around their core.