Seattle Seahawks recent drafts causing talent decline – Matt’s Breakdown
By Matt Barry
2014 Draft
Picks still on the team – 1. Justin Britt (OL) Round 2, Pick 64
Britt has been a good player and started all but one of the 66 games he has played for the Seattle Seahawks. He anchors of the offensive line. However, he is the only player remaining from the draft that occurred just two months after the Super Bowl win over Denver. WR Paul Richardson was the other 2nd round pick (Seattle did not have a 1st rounder). He is now with the Washington Redskins.
2015 Draft
Picks still on the team – 2. Frank Clark (DE) Round 2, Pick 63. Tyler Lockett (WR) Round 3, Pick 69
Clark has been a solid defensive player who has collected 19 sacks the last two seasons. He gives Seattle a steady rusher from the end position and sets the edge well also. He already has three sacks in the first three games this season and had molded himself into a starter after starting just five out of his first 30 games. The defensive end out of Michigan continues to improve year to year.
Lockett has been a good target who is currently being relied on to fill the void left by the injured Doug Baldwin. He has 13 career touchdowns, but six came in his first season. He should see close to career highs this season with the increased targets.
These are the only two remaining players from the 2015 draft. The only other contributor was OG Mark Glowinski, who is now with Indianapolis.