Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft 2015: Complete 7 Round Predictions

Jan 2, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver

(16) runs after a catch during the second half of the 2015 Alamo Bowl against the UCLA Bruins at Alamodome. The Bruins won 40-35. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks Seven-Round Mock Draft

Round 3 (95): Tyler Lockett, Kansas State WR

The Seahawks got their feature pass-catcher in All-Pro Jimmy Graham. Now they get the X-factor.

Tyler Lockett is the slight-framed, but explosive type. He has all types of speed. Lockett ran the fifth best 40-time, the third best 20-time and the best 60-time among all wide-outs at the combine. And not only does he have the speed, but he knows how to use it. Lockett runs sharp routes and creates tons of separation out of his breaks. This is a trait that no Seattle receiver does on a consistent basis (other than Graham’s constant separation due to his size). Here is Pro Football Spot’s Jon Ledyard on Lockett.

"Lockett is simply the best route runner in the 2015 class, explosive and quick with his footwork, while constantly making defensive backs look silly in coverage. Some teams will be concerned about his inability to win at all levels of the field, but Lockett’s separation techniques and agility in the open field typically render his struggles with contested catches moot."

And with his athleticism and shiftiness, he would make for a dangerous return man, something the Seahawks are in desperate need of. Without the size or physicality, he could struggle against press-coverage, but that is about the only way to stop him. While Lockett is no guarantee due to lack of size, worst-case-scenario, we get a Tayvon Austin-type player.

Best case scenario, we get the next Antonio Brown.

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