The Seahawks find themselves in the thick of a jumbled-up NFC West, controlling their own destiny with a little over a month to play. At this point, anything could happen in this bunch, but it's Seattle that appears to be trending up as this team continues to exhibit more signs of chemistry since the bye week.
In Mike Macdonald's first season running the show, that's a good sign, but with Cardinals also trending up, and the 49ers and Rams seasons being somewhat plagued by injuries, prolonged success will require another strong offseason. Getting younger at the nose will be something that can help in that venture, especially in a class that looks like we could see quite a few defensive tackles drafted on day one.
What is typically a position less valued in the first round could end up boasting some of the safer prospect in a class that lacks upper-echelon grades this year. Tyliek Williams is one of those safe picks, as a traditional run-stuffer in the middle of a talented Ohio State defense. With Johnathan Hankins and Jarran Reed both well over 30 years of age and on expiring deals, this could be a great fit.
I would also keep an eye for some of the quarterbacks we have falling. Look, the inconsistencies of guys like Jalen Milroe, Carson Beck and Quinn Ewers don't warrant a top grade. Still, their upside is undeniable and Seattle is in a position to show patience with those kind of guys.
~Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst
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