By now you have probably seen every big name the Seattle Seahawks can possibly select mocked with their No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft – from Jalen Carter to Tyree Wilson to Will Anderson Jr. to all of the top-ranked quarterbacks in this class.
While having a top-five pick is undeniably exciting, there’s been much less conversation about what the Seahawks will do when they are on the clock again later on in Round 1. Let’s see who NFL draft analysts are currently mocking to Seattle with that No. 20 overall pick. Here are 10 interesting options from mock drafts around the web.
1
TCU WR Quentin Johnston
“I can’t imagine guarding DK Metcalf is fun for any defensive back, even if they have help. Now imagine they have to do it alone. If Seattle decides to add Quentin Johnston, it would be a long day for opposing secondaries.”
2
Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness
““Hercules” wasn’t even a starter at Iowa but is a freakish athlete with legit production in limited reps (13.5 sacks over two seasons). The Seahawks added some inside pass rush juice with Dre’Mont Jones in free agency. They hope Van Ness can provide the pressure from the outside.”
3
Pittsburgh DL Calijah Kancey
“Anthony Richardson may be a project pick, but this one wouldn’t be. The Seahawks badly need pass-rush help, and they need to remake the middle of their defensive line. They did a lot of that work on Monday, signing Dre’Mont Jones to a huge contract. It sounds awfully fun to pair him with an undersized but effective pass rusher in Kancey. It’s not fair to compare him to Aaron Donald just because he went to Pitt, but his burst and slipperiness make him a heck of a fun prospect.”
4
Clemson DL Myles Murphy
“The Seahawks need to continue to add to their defensive line. They had the 10th-worst pressure rate in the NFL. Myles Murphy has immense potential as a 3-4 defensive end in the NFL, but can also be a 4-3 edge.”
5
USC WR Jordan Addison
“Addison won the Biletnikoff Award (best WR in the country) at Pitt before transferring to USC. Despite not having ideal size, Addison has great speed, elite route running, and great hands. Put him with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett and all of a sudden Geno Smith has one of the best receiver groups in the NFL.”
6
Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
“After grabbing a player who could become a defensive line stalwart in Jalen Carter with the no. 5 pick, the Seahawks turn around and add some talent to their offense. Smith-Njigba is a savvy route runner with great ball-tracking skills and some run-after-the-catch ability. He’d complement DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett perfectly. Geno Smith, who signed a three-year extension on Monday, gets another playmaking weapon.”
7
Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer
“Former first-round pick Noah Fant was a bit of a disappointment in his first season with Seattle, and the team likes to employ multiple tight ends. Mayer had back-to-back seasons with more than 800 yards receiving and recorded nine touchdowns in 12 games during 2022.”
8
Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr.
“The Seahawks got an absolute steal in Tariq Woolen to be their new Richard Sherman-like big top corner, but Michael Jackson struggled at times overall opposite him. Porter offers the size and pop they like to make big plays on the ball more consistently playing off Woolen.”
9
Georgia EDGE Nolan Smith
“Smith had a fantastic NFL Combine where he ran a 4.39 forty-yard dash with a 1.52 10-yard split as well as a 41.5-inch vertical. He is a bit undersized at 6-2, 238 lbs, but his talent and potential are undeniable. Is he better with his hand in the ground as a pure edge rusher or can he play some zone and add versatility to the Seattle defense? After pairing him with a former teammate: Jalen Carter, John Schneider, and Pete Carroll are high-fiving in the Seahawks draft room.”
10
Arkansas LB Drew Sanders
“An athlete that fills a need both as a dynamic pass-rusher and at inside linebacker, I love the versatility that Drew Sanders offers and his production in the SEC should see him go on day one. After taking Wilson at No. 5, adding another fresh set of legs within the front seven that wears a variety of hats is good process.”
