The Seattle Seahawks likely picked up a franchise tackle on Thursday night when they selected Charles Cross out of Mississippi State at No. 9 overall. The selection makes sense, especially considering the fact that starting tackle Duane Brown remains unsigned.
Cross (6-foot-5, 307 pounds) is widely viewed as one of the most pro-ready offensive line prospects in this year’s draft class – something the Seahawks desperately need.
Here’s a bit from the scouting report on Cross by Draft Wire’s Natalie Miller.
