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Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft 2.0: Ultra-Aggressive Edition

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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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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Ben Niemann (44) tackles Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick 106: Seahawks select Jake Butt, TE Michigan

Could Seattle take a tight end in the third round coming off an ACL tear? Yes. In fact, tight end is still one of Seattle’s biggest needs. Luke Willson and Jimmy Graham will be free agents after the 2017 season, and second year player Nick Vannett has done nothing to prove he is the tight end of the future.

If the Seattle Seahawks are willing to be patient and essentially redshirt Jake Butt, it could be a tremendous opportunity for them to add value to the tight end room. Miller had this to say on Butt, who was his #2 ranked tight end before the ACL injury:

Butt isn’t a powerful blocker in the run game. However, he shows the tools and willingness to become an above-average blocker in time. Simply put; Butt is just a solid football player. Seattle should always be on the lookout for that type of player.

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