Want the inside scoop on Gamecock athletics? The other reason for the Seahawks' unexpected playoff berth was the unprecedented, immediate impact of their 2022 rookie draft class. Of course, the later rounds is where Carroll and Schneider have often done their best work. After a whirlwind three days of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Seahawks made a total of 10 selections led by the No. Witherspoon is legit, though. Hour 1 podcast Michael-Shawn Dugars analysis: Instant-impact Illinois CB is the complete package. He is also the co-host of the "Seahawks Man 2 Man" podcast. 5 (from DEN) Round 1: No. 2023 Seattle Seahawks Draft Picks NFL Draft taking place in downtown Kansas City Day 1 (First round starts at 5 p.m.) First round: No. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images). Oluwatimi was OC7 in Dane Bruglers draft guide with a Round 5-6 grade. The Seahawks should secure a top-flight defensive lineman or edge rusher. 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Stroud plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Oct. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan football defeats Michigan State, 29-7, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on October 29, 2022. The Gamecocks infield remains a revolving door, the starting rotation is in shambles and USC committed another couple of boneheaded baserunning blunders. Seattle takes New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. His 34.5 sacks are also the second-most in Crimson Tide program history behind only Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas (52.0). Devon Witherspoon, not Oregon corner Christian Gonzalez, goes No. Finally, Seattle drafts a player in the trenches. Sixth round No. The Seahawks had a great Day 1 of the Draft, and now its time to see what they do on Day 2. Although he might not be ready from the get-go, he offers intriguing NFL potential that can be cultivated. Mostly sunny. Your guess is as good as ours. Apr 29, 2023 at 09:40 PM. 154 Overall: C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan, Round 6, No. 2023 Seattle Seahawks 2023 draft picks. Seattles offense will be a problem to deal with next season. Thats right that Russell Wilson trade to the Denver Broncos is still paying off. 2023 Hour 2 podcast All rights reserved. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! Here are all 10 of Seattle's picks in the 2023 draft, which begins on Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City: Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith officially put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on March 9, 2023. Witherspoon, who loves the challenge of man-to-man, has excellent read-and-drive reaction quickness and uses his eyes and physicality to shut down passing windows (26 passes defended in 22 games the last two season). Diante Lee. 123 Overall In The 2023 NFL Draft, Cameron Young Runs Official 5.10-Second 40-Yard Dash At 2023 Combine, Seahawks Select Cameron Young With No. All rights reserved, Jay LaPrete/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 2023 Bonneville International. Prior to their trading of Wilson, the Seahawks draft needs were relatively simple. Seattle extended Geno Smith after a Pro Bowl season in 2022, but it's a contract that can be moved on in a year or two. The Seahawks do need difference makers on defense, and the No. 5 pick could be a spot to draft one. Here's the Seahawks' picks, selections and grades for the 2023 NFL Draft. The 2023 NFL Draft starts Thursday, and it's a particularly exciting one for the Seahawks, who have two first-round picks, including No. 2023 NFL Draft: Seahawks picks, analysis, rumors, reports, live coverage, updates, and more. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The third and final day of the 2023 NFL Draft is here. https://t.co/jVaQ0dcR01 pic.twitter.com/H6ykICnD6m. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. 108 and 2024 third-round pick, Fourth round No. Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) during an NCAA football game against the Indiana on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in West Bloomington, Ind. 5 Overall: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois, Round 1, No. 5. Here's who the Seahawks will take with those two first-round picks, according toCBSSports.com's latest mock drafts: For more draft content, check out our latestprospect rankingsandmock drafts,as well as our new weekly podcast,"With the First Pick,"featuring former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. (AP Photo/John Locher), New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II (9) against San Jose State during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar), Boise State running back George Holani (24) is hit by New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II (9), left, and New Mexico defensive end Joey Noble (98) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. With their second pick of the first round, the Seahawks took slot weapon Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 237 Overall, RB Kenny McIntosh Meets With Media After Being Picked No. He has the range and tracking skills to play over the top as a single-high safety. The No. Their offensive linemen also get beat by the defender they lined up against on 20.4% of snaps, the 10th-highest rate in the league. Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter @MikeDugar, Follow live coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and his impressive competitive streak, Instant-impact Illinois CB is the complete package, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett have help coming in the slot, Trench help arrives, but defensive tackle remains a need. RENTON The 2023 NFL draft ended with the Seahawks picking 10 players. That left them with 62 on their roster. That means Seattle has 28 other spots it can fill to get to the NFL offseason maximum of 90. Seattle began filling many of those spots the minute the draft ended Saturday by signing undrafted free agents. Higher wind gusts possible.. Clear skies. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File), Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba celebrates his touchdown against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. News and notes from Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll's pre-draft press conference. The Seahawks have 10 picks over the annual three-day NFL Draft, including two each in both the first round and the second round. John Bazemore/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Michael-Shawn Dugars analysis: Trench help arrives, but defensive tackle remains a need, Charbonnet is a do-it-all back that slots into Seattle as an ideal second option behind Kenneth Walker and a replacement for Rashaad Penny, who left for Philadelphia in free agency.