2020 NFL Draft: Grading the Seattle Seahawks draft class

Round 2: Pick 48 (No. 48 acquired from New York Jets as part of a draft-day trade)

Seattle usually does not trade up but did so twice this year. In the second round, the Seahawks went out to get their edge rusher in Darrell Taylor. Even though there was some talk that he could be an early day two selection, I am not sure if trading up for the defensive end from Tennessee was necessary despite the need at the position.

As a developmental prospect, the 6-foot-4, 267-pound redshirt senior has upside with his length but he needs more consistency in his technique as a pass rusher. As of now, he will compete with Bruce Irvin and Rasheem Green for the Leo position. Taylor will have to contribute early due to the high expectations for him and the other players on the board the Seahawks passed on to get him.

Round 3: Pick 69 (No. 69 from the Carolina Panthers acquired in a draft-day trade)

The Seahawks trade down and get a potential starting interior offensive lineman in Damien Lewis. With D.J. Fluker out the door, in comes the LSU senior. At 6-foot-2, 327 pounds, Lewis is slated to compete with Phil Haynes for the starting right guard spot. His specialty is run blocking, as Seattle should make use of his skills as a run-first team. There were guards better at pass protection at this spot, so it does knock the grade.

Duo Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny should be pleased by this selection but it was not the most progressive move, in terms of balancing the offense. They did not address the left guard or center positions, as those could have been upgraded through the draft. I would not be confident in Ethan Pocic or B.J. Finney starting, as I would have at least drafted another interior offensive lineman to help protect Wilson.