Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft
By ColPatnode
90. Dalvin Tomlinson, DT Alabama
The Seahawks could go into free agency and find a run-stuffing DT, but Tomlinson is a cheaper and potentially better option. Some scouts are worried that he greatly benefited from the talent around him, and only eclipsed 45% of snaps played in this his final season.
Those concerns could lead to a potential coup for the Seahawks, as Tomlinson could pair nicely with former teammate Jarran Reed on first and second down. He won’t wow anybody with his pass-rush skills, but the 310 lber has a high motor and surprising quickness, which might lead to some value as a pass rusher down the road.
102. Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Colorado
If Seattle is serious about getting back to its roots, than the team should continue to add competition to the one room that has had almost none for the past two seasons. Spending two picks in the Top-102 on cornerbacks might seem like a bit much, but with Witherspoon the Seahawks get another corner who fits their mold well.
Standing at 6’3″ and nearly 200 lbs, Witherspoon uses his 33-inch arms and 4.45 speed to blanket receivers down the field. Witherspoon also jumped extremely well, sporting a 40.5-inch vertical and a 127-inch broad jump.
While Witherspoon is an exceptional athlete, he does have work to do. He needs to add strength to avoid being pushed around outside, and while his 3-cone and 20-yard shuttle aren’t bad for a 6’3″ corner, they do prevent him from playing inside on a consistent basis.
MockDraftable has Witherspoon’s closest athletic comp as Richard Sherman (click here) , who posses long arms and good leaping ability to quickly close down passing windows.