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Seahawks NFL Draft Review: Rounds 1-3

By Justin Floor

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Nick Vannett (81) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaac Rochell (90) as cornerback Nick Watkins (21) looks on during the second half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Day 2- Round 3- Pick# 94- Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio State

Glory glory hallelujah! If you’re familiar with my ramblings, you know I’m not a fan of TE3 Cooper Helfet. I just feel he belongs nowhere near an NFL roster. Well, barring catastrophic injuries, the Cooper Helfet era is over and the Nick Vannett era has begun!

Vannett was underutilized at Ohio State and will prove to be a reliable option for Russell Wilson in the short passing game. He’ll be a chain-mover on 3rd downs and a red zone threat as a 6’6” target with decent route running skills. In addition, though he is not super strong, his 250+ lb frame will be coached up by Tom Cable and I envision competent blocking skills over the course of time.

A combo tight end is extremely valuable and increasingly rare in today’s game. Vannett is going to be just that. This is a very good selection that will never please the fantasy football crowd but will be an important puzzle piece that allows the skill players to thrive with timely blocking and drive-extending catches.

Early Grade: A-

An important addition, especially with Jimmy Graham’s injury concerns and Luke Willson’s expiring contract after next season.

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