Grade: B
Seattle failed to find a developmental offensive guard in the draft, but they did well to get help along the defensive line. They selected DE Lawrence Jackson (USC) in the first round and Texas A&M defensive tackle Red Bryant in the fourth. Jackson’s performance last season warranted a first round selection, and he should be able to provide a pass rush for the ‘Hawks. Bryant, on the other hand, won’t provide much of a rush, but he should be a good run stopper. With sack artists Patrick Kerney, LeRoy Hill, Julian Peterson, and now, Lawrence Jackson, Bryant doesn’t need to get to the quarterback.
TE John Carlson, Seattle’s second round pick, should be an upgrade over Jeb Putzier. He is a complete tight end and will provide QB Matt Hasselbeck with another target. Seattle got more offensive help in FB Owen Schmitt (West Virginia) and RB Justin Forsett (California). Schmitt is a hardnosed fullback, and his attitude alone will make him an NFL starter. Forsett can develop into a third down, change of pace type of back.
With their final pick, Seattle took the best kicker in the draft in Brandon Coutu from Georgia. Josh Brown left via free agency this offseason, and the Seahawks signed Olindo Mare as a short term fix, but Coutu could be there for the long run. He’s consistent from within 40 yards, has a powerful leg, and can develop into an effective field goal kicker in the NFL.
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