If the Seahawks don’t go for defensive line or quarterback at No. 5 overall, there’s a third option that’s reportedly being explored.
It seems that every year the Seahawks are linked to taking a cornerback in the first-round , and that’s just not how Pete Carroll and John Schneider have ever operated. Seattle hasn’t drafted a cornerback in Round 1 since Kelly Jennings in 2006, and haven’t taken a corner in the top-half of Round 1 since Marcus Trufant in 2003. The Seahawks’ highest ever selection of a cornerback in franchise history was Shawn Springs at 3rd overall in 1997, a draft which saw them take a Mr.
Whether through performance or trade, Seattle hasn’t picked this high in the draft order too often over the past couple of decades, so while cornerback is absolutely not a top need for the team, perhaps there’s more on the table than realized given where they sit in the draft order. Witherspoon and Oregon’s Christian Gonzalez are expected to be the top two corners taken in Round 1, with Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. also in the mix but perhaps as a mid-to-late option. We know Seattle has found a Day 3 gem in Tariq Woolen, but the opposite side is less certain even with the solid play of Mike Jackson and the hope that Tre Brown will be in the mix for snaps next season. I still doubt it happens at No.
What say you? Would you be surprised if the Seahawks take a corner with their first pick? Keep in mind the possibility of a trade down from this position, as the odds of both Will Anderson and Jalen Carter being off the board at No. 5 seem remote.
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