Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft: Final 7-Round Predictions
The Seattle Seahawks head into the 2015 NFL draft knowing that they do not need a ton of help in order to bring home another Lombardi Trophy.
The Seahawks won the NFL title just two seasons ago and nearly came away with a come-from-behind victory in last year's Super Bowl.
General manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll know their roster is good enough to return to the big game for a third consecutive season, and they know they are only a few pieces away from being able to finish their run off strong.
Seattle doesn't currently possess a first-round selection because it traded away No. 31 overall in order to acquire New Orleans Saints star tight end Jimmy Graham. The good news is that there aren't exactly a ton of holes to fill.
However, there is room for improvement at wide receiver and along the offensive line. The Seahawks could also use depth in the secondary and on the defensive line.
With 11 overall picks in this year's draft, Seattle should be able to get the pieces it needs and will have plenty of trade flexibility.
With all of this in mind, it's time for our final seven-round Seahawks mock draft of 2015.
Round 2 (63rd Overall)
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Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State
Since the Seahawks do not have a first-round selection, it will be nearly impossible to land a top-tier receiver prospect without a trade.
However, Seattle can still grab an immediate starter with Kansas State product Tyler Lockett. The 5'10", 182-pound receiver has good speed (ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at the combine) and return ability.
Bleacher Report lead draft analyst Matt Miller wrote the following of Lockett: "A deep threat with big speed and acceleration, Tyler Lockett has the skills to be a better pro than college player. A legacy player whose dad (Kevin) played in the NFL, he's a twitchy player at the line of scrimmage and is able to beat a jam with a sidestep or head fake."
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has the ability to buy time in the pocket. Lockett has the ability to attack deep downfield. This sounds like a solid match.
Round 3 (95th Overall)
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B.J. Finney, C, Kansas State
Kansas State's B.J. Finney is an attractive prospect because he has the size (6'4", 318 lbs) to serve in a power run-based offense. There isn't a ton of upside with Finney, but he has the potential to emerge as a rookie starter.
"What you see is what you get. Plays hard and is reliable. I don't know if he's great at any one thing, but he's solid at most of them," an anonymous NFC offensive line coach said of Finney, per NFL.com.
The Seahawks have a need at center because the team traded away two-time Pro Bowler Max Unger as part of the deal to acquire Graham.
Grabbing Finney here helps alleviate the pain of Unger's departure.
Round 4 (112th, 130th and 134th and Overall)
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No. 112: Antwan Goodley, WR, Baylor
The fourth round is an excellent spot for the Seahawks to start looking at developmental prospects who have the potential to eventually become regular contributors.
Former Baylor receiver Antwan Goodley is one such prospect who could likely earn some early playing time in the passing game. At 5'10" and 209 pounds, he has a running back's build and physicality, which clearly fits Seattle's personality.
Goodley has very good straight-line speed (4.44-second 40 at the combine) and can be used in a variety of roles at the next level.
However, he will have to work on consistency in ball-catching and route running.
No. 130: Markus Golden, DE, Missouri
Missouri product Markus Golden has the physical tools to develop into a capable pass-rusher at the next level. However, the 6'2", 260-pound defender will likely take some time to be more than a rotational player in Seattle's defense.
No. 134: Frank Clark, DE, Michigan
Michigan product Frank Clark is another developmental edge-rusher who could contribute as a rotational player in the Seattle defense. He finished second on the Wolverines in 2014 with 13.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.
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Round 5 (167th and 170th Overall)
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No. 167: JaCorey Shepherd, CB, Kansas
Kansas cornerback JaCorey Shepherd is a developmental defensive back who can emerge as a regular contributor in the Seattle secondary.
Like Richard Sherman, Shepherd is a converted wide receiver. Also like Sherman, Shepherd's time on that side of the football has translated into exceptional ball skills (15 passes defended and three interceptions in 2014).
"He gets sloppy with his feet and technique, but I think he can play. You don't make that many plays on the ball because of luck. You make that many plays because you have a great feel for it," an unnamed NFC scout told NFL.com.
No. 170: Andy Gallik, C, Boston College
Realistically, I see Seattle packaging some of these later picks in order to move up in the second or third round. If they do not, then it makes sense to double down on the few areas of need.
Boston College center Andy Gallik can serve as a depth player and backup plan to Finney.
The 6'2", 306-pound Gallik has the physicality and attitude to produce in a run-oriented offense though he isn't likely to provide much as a pulling lineman.
Round 6 (181st, 209th and 214th Overall)
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No. 181: Titus Davis, WR, Central Michigan
Former Central Michigan receiver Titus Davis is another big (6'1", 196 lbs), physical receiver who fits what the Seahawks like to do on offense.
What Davis lacks in speed (4.51-second 40 at the combine), he makes up for with polished route running. This should give him a chance to work his way onto the playing field early in his career. He produced 980 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2014.
No. 209: Ben Heeney, Linebacker, Kansas
Former Kansas linebacker Ben Heeney is an aggressive inside linebacker with a habit of studying film and looking for weaknesses on opposing defenses. However, he is undersized at just 6'0" and 231 pounds.
Still, Heeney was a productive player in 2014, amassing 127 total tackles and 12.0 tackles for a loss. His willingness to learn, adapt and attack could make him a nice depth player and special teams contributor for Seattle.
No. 214: Mike Hull, Linebacker, Penn State
Former Penn State linebacker Mike Hull projects as another depth player worthy of a late-round selection.
Hull isn't incredibly fast (4.68-second 40) but possesses adequate lateral movement (ran a 6.99-second three-cone at the combine) and incredible strength (31 reps of 225 pounds) for the position. He doesn't bring much as a pass-rusher (just two sacks in 2014) and is likely to remain a backup in the NFL.
Hull's effort on the field, however, fits the Seahawks' identity, and he should have a chance to stick if he can emerge as a special teams contributor.
Round 7 (248th Overall)
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Robert Myers, OG, Tennessee State
The Seahawks do not have a massive need on the offensive line, but there is certainly room for depth on the roster. This is why taking a flier on a guy like former Tennessee State guard Robert Myers makes sense at the bottom of the draft.
The 6'5", 326-pound Myers has the size to compete at the pro level but is limited as an athlete. The good news is that he is very sound from a technical standpoint.
This means he may be able to step in and serve as a backup at one or both guard positions.
Because of good technique and a solid physical base, Myers does have some upside and may be able to outproduce his draft status.
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