Seattle Seahawks complete 7-round 2020 NFL mock draft

In this 7-round mock draft, the Seattle Seahawks revamp their protection for Russell Wilson and address their biggest defensive need.

The Seattle Seahawks are always going to be contenders with the dynamic duo of Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson. Seattle has not always had the best overall roster but they usually find a way to the playoffs at the very least. If they want to go further into the playoffs, help for Wilson is needed but the biggest weaknesses are on defense, particularly in the pass-rushing department.

I listed their top needs here and they have already addressed some in free agency. The offensive line, wide receiver, cornerback, running back, and defensive line are their biggest needs remaining as we head into the draft.

The Seattle Seahawks currently have around $12 million in cap space, according to Spotrac, as they brought in Quinton Dunbar (via trade with the Washington Redskins) and a few other depth pieces like Greg Olsen and Phillip Dorsett. Seattle also brought back Bruce Irvin and signed Benson Mayowa to alleviate some of their depth at edge rusher.

The Seahawks currently have seven selections in the 2020 NFL Draft and it could be the year that they do not trade back. They need to focus on upgrading on what they have and even though they paid free agents like B.J. Finney, Cedric Ogbuehi, Chance Warmack, and Brandon Shell; I would not trust them to start and would rather have them as decent backups on the offensive line.

Using the Draft Network Mock Draft Machine, I put together their seven-round mock draft. Here is what I came up with.

Round 1

Whether Jadevon Clowney signs back or not, the Seattle Seahawks undoubtedly need pass rushers. Irvin, Mayowa, Shaquem Griffin (as a SAM linebacker) and Rasheem Green are good rotational pieces and depth pass rushers, as a team can never have too much pass rush. Seattle drafted L.J. Collier in the first round last year but he did not see that much playing time. Collier is more of a 5-technique defensive end or interior pass rusher in their 4-3 scheme.

Yetur Gross-Matos would pair up with him nicely in their “LEO” role. As an athletic and lengthy edge rusher, the junior from Penn State has the traits to play as a traditional defensive end or rush as an outside linebacker. At 6-foot-5, 266 pounds, Gross-Matos can fit in either role and give Seattle a boost in their pass-rushing department.