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Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft 2.0: Ultra-Aggressive Edition

By ColPatnode

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Dolphins coach Pete Carroll speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Dolphins coach Pete Carroll speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame  quarterback DeShone Kizer has the speed of his throw timed on a radar gun during the 2017 NFL Combine. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Trade Alert: Seattle Seahawks trade pick 26 (700) and  pick 90 (140) to Jacksonville for picks 35 (550) and 68 (250) and 148(33)

The deal is fairly even, with Jacksonville having a small advantage (840 to 833). But why would they move back into the first round? For a chance at the quarterback of their choosing. The 2017 QB draft class is notoriously weak, but it does have some intriguing prospects.

The Jags could possibly wait until the second round, and still have a good chance at a QB they like. There are benefits to moving up nine spots to snag a player like Patrick Mahomes or DeShone Kizer. Every first round pick gets the same contract structure. All the deals are four year contracts with a fifth year team option.

If the Jags truly believe that one of these QB’s can be their “Franchise quarterback”, getting him for an additional year at a drastic discount is appealing.

For Seattle, the deal allows them to move up into the early third and gives them three picks in the sweet spot of the 2017 draft (33-70) and add a fourth round pick they will need. The deal makes sense for both sides, assuming the right players are either on and/or off the board.

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