Each pick in the NFL draft is precious, but when you are like the Seattle Seahawks and only have three selections in total, then each pick feels even more important. Seattle has one pick each in the second, fourth, and seventh round.
The Seahawks front office does have a reputation as one of the best ones when it comes to the draft, especially in the later rounds. Trading down is definitely a possibility. Or they could stand pat and wait their turn in the second round.
Either way, the draft picks they make are of utmost importance, especially due to the lack of picks they hold in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Below are three options for the second-round selection.
1. Dillon Radunz, OT, NDSU
Despite his height, quarterback Russel Wilson is one of the more solidly built passers in the league with his compact frame. Regardless of build, however, no quarterback should endure the amount of punishment Wilson has for years behind a leaky offensive line.
Seeing Wilson run around for his life seems to be a normal, weekly occurrence. This is made more concerning when you realize the defensive lines the Seahawks need to play in the NFC West.
Tackles Duane Brown and Brandon Shell each have only one year remaining in their contacts. Drafting their possible replacement is essential and for next season, said prospect can play inside first while learning the intricacies of offensive line play at the professional level.
Fortunately, offensive tackle is one of the deeper positions in this year's class. Radunz is a refined and well-rounded prospect. He stands at 6'6, 304 pounds, and uses his length to keep defenders at bay. Radunz shows impressive technique and is a high-floor prospect. His pass protection is significantly better than his run blocking.
There will be concerns about the level of competition he faced in college, but he was a stand-out in the Senior Bowl, which suggests he can take on higher quality defenders. Also, he will probably have to fill-pout his frame a bit.
2. Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan
Should Radunz be unavailable at number 56, the Seahawks can turn to Mayfield, who is a different kind of prospect. At 6'5, 320 pounds, he was a road grader in the run game and plays with a mean streak. Mayfield is one of the stronger guys at his position and is always looking to run over defenders. He can comfortably get to the next level and engage linebackers.
He can struggle against quicker matchups. Mayfield may have issues in pass protection early on, but some of these can be offset by starting as a guard, before making the transition to tackle.
3. Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
When one thinks of Seattle's passing game, D.K. Metcalf burning corners in deep routes and Tyler Lockett making defenders miss come to mind. The Seahawks have one of the better receiving duos in the NFL, but the drop-off after them is significant.
Adding a high-upside, third receiver will make Seattle's offense more holistic and give Wilson another option, as teams game plan for Metcalf and Lockett more often.
Moore's draft position can vary wildly, because of his injury history and his 5'7, 180-pound frame. Look beyond this and he is a great athlete capable of making a big play every time he touches the ball. Moore is physically stronger than his measurements suggest and consistently makes contested catches.
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