What Would Jason Do? (A 2010 Seahawks Draft Strategy) v. 1.0

A pattern seems to have emerged throughout the last few drafts, and that pattern is this: a receiver will be taken late in the draft out of a division 1-A school, and will find early success in the NFL.

Marques Colston, Austin Collie, Miles Austin...

It has happened year in and year out.

My own personal theory is that these players all had size, speed and raw talent that could be formed by a more talented coaching staff than their 1-A schools possessed.

This year, mark my words, that receiver is converted quarterback Joe Webb. At 6'2" he has the size, A forty time of 4.40 shows speed, and a vertical of 47" shows raw talent.

Pick No. 6 - Trent Williams, OT (OK)

An extremely athletic lineman, Williams ran a blazing (for a lineman) 4.81 forty-yard dash, the second fastest in a very athletic tackle class.

His bench reps (23) left a little bit to be desired, but this is the kind of downfield blocker that, when paired with an athletic guard, can create freeways for his running back to hit.

Pick No. 14 - Taylor Mays, S (USC)

A 6'3", 240-pound safety shouldn't run a 4.30 forty, but this one did.

With a little more coaching, his instincts should continue to sharpen. Mays is one of two rare types of safeties...the type with the speed to play coverage, and the size to stuff the run.

With the release of safety Deon Grant, this became a necessity, but remains an upgrade as well.

Pick No. 60 - Jon Asomoah, OG (ILL)

Asomoah, a 6'4", 305-pound guard, started three seasons with the Fighting Illini.

He has the strength to turn the DT, as well as the pop off the ball to reach the second level. Combined with Trent Williams and second-year center Max Unger, this pick solidifies the right side of the line for years to come.

Additionally, Asomoah has been said to have great work ethic, leads by lifting morale, and graduated an Academic All-American.

Pick No. 105 - Walter Thurmond III, CB (ORE)

A vocal leader on a very underappreciated Oregon defense, Thurmond projected as an early second round pick before a knee injury sidelined him for almost his entire senior season, and I'd venture to say that if he'd played in the SEC, he'd have been projected as a first.

In two seasons prior, his play trumped that of 2009 second-round choice Patrick Chung an 2009 Pro Bowler Jairus Byrd. I'd be interested to see if, at 5'11" and 189 pounds, Thurmond could add ten or fifteen pounds to his frame, and make the same successful transition that Byrd made a year ago.

Worst case scenario, you upgrade the nickel corner spot over the disappointing Kelly Jennings.

Pick No. 128 - LeGarrette Blount, RB (ORE)

Before what may be the most infamous punch in college sports history, Blount came into his senior season as the consensus top college running back.

His talent has rarely been called into question, however, his weight control and, well, character have.

He has had moments when he showed strength in character, meeting strict guidelines to allow him to play the last month of his senior year.

Many point to his fumble in the Rose Bowl as a warning sign, but what hasn't been pointed out as often is, in 159 carries, that was his one lost fumble.

Work on the character concerns, surround him with positive leadership, and he and running back Justin Forsett could complement each other well.

Pick No. 134 - Greg Hardy, DE (MISS)

Hardy, an atheletic DE out of Ole Miss, could very well be gone at this point, and if he is, I believe the endorsement should go to the top DE on the board.

However, due to the D-line depth in the 2010 draft, and injury concerns regarding Hardy, I'm placing him here.

At 6'4", 281 pounds, and with a 4.79 forty time, Greg Hardy is one of the more athletic players available at this point in the draft.

Hardy battled injuries throughout his entire collegiate career, but the tape shows that, when healthy, he can be a force to be reckoned with.

The upside is too high to pass on Hardy this late in the draft.

Pick No. 140 - Joe Webb, WR (UAB)

A pattern seems to have emerged throughout the last few drafts, and that pattern is this: a receiver will be taken late in the draft out of a division 1-A school, and will find early success in the NFL.

Marques Colston, Austin Collie, Miles Austin...

It has happened year in and year out.

My own personal theory is that these players all had size, speed and raw talent that could be formed by a more talented coaching staff than their 1-A schools possessed.

This year, mark my words, that receiver is converted quarterback Joe Webb. At 6'2" he has the size, A forty time of 4.40 shows speed, and a vertical of 47" shows raw talent.

Pick No. 177 - Trindon Holliday, WR (LSU)

Another "Best case, worst case" scenario, the 5'5", 166-pound Holliday ran a 4.27 forty at the NFL combine, and posted a 42" vertical which, let's face it, is impressive given his size.

A worst case scenario, you draft a player in the sixth round that instantly gives great speed to special teams. Best case, you've drafted a WR that may slot into a (less expansive) Wes Welker type of role.

Pick No. 246 - Sean Canfield, QB (OS)

Canfield may be gone before this pick.

Okay, perhaps well before this pick, and if he is, this should be a "best QB on the board" situation.

Canfield has been praised for his maturity and accuracy, while being downgraded due to his arm strength (or lack thereof).

Canfield (or Tim Hiller or Zac Robinson for that matter) would provide an upgrade over current third string QB Mike Teel, and could provide competition for Seattle's future QB, Charlie Whitehurst in the upcoming years.