Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft Roundup 3.0

DK Metcalf sought and received a trade, leaving Seattle in need of a strong outside receiver like the 6-4 1/8, 219-pound McMillan. He joins Jaxon Smith-Njigba and free-agent acquisitions Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling to stretch defenses horizontally and vertically.

The Seahawks have begun working on their offensive line already, but there's still plenty of work left to do. I don't think Abraham Lucas is the answer at RT, and Josh Conerly Jr. could be an upgrade.

Tight ends play a big role in the offense that new coordinator Klint Kubiak is installing in Seattle, but the Seahawks don't have a big-time talent at tight end. Insert Warren, who is one of the best players in the draft and could be a steal in Seattle's offense given his athleticism and wide array of skills.

The Seahawks don't have an urgent need at cornerback since they're returning all three starters from last season. Riq Woolen and Josh Jobe are on expiring contracts, though, so there's a long-term outlook to consider. Beyond that, Johnson is simply a very good player at a premium position. Despite an injury-shortened junior season, the 6-1, 194-pound Johnson is the No. 6 player on The Athletic's consensus big board and the second-ranked cornerback behind Travis Hunter. He'd raise Seattle's ceiling defensively with his scheme versatility and ball skills. — Michael-Shawn Dugar

The Seahawks might have bigger needs, but the value is just too great to pass up Loveland at No. 18. The former Michigan tight end joins Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp to give Sam Darnold an intriguing group of pass catchers.

With Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling replacing Geno Smith, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett over the past two weeks, perhaps no team has undergone a greater transition in its passing game than the Seahawks. The same old issues persist up front, however. Banks was money at left tackle for the Longhorns, but his burly frame and game project better inside at left guard.

The new-look Seahawks add another weapon for Sam Darnold in Golden, who shined down the stretch for the Longhorns.

Seattle got rid of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, but it brought in Cooper Kupp. It still needs a big outside target, though. McMillan is a true outside threat who is a big and a solid receiver that can win one-on-one situations. If you add him next to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kupp, quarterback Sam Darnold will have someone to target on the outside.

Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. was an option here; he could kick inside to guard for Seattle. I also wouldn't discount the Seahawks finding a DK Metcalf replacement at wideout. But Emmanwori reminds me of Kyle Hamilton, whom Seattle coach Mike Macdonald worked with previously as the Ravens' defensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023. We witnessed Emmanwori's speed (4.38 in the 40) and explosiveness (43 inches in the vertical jump) at the combine, and we saw his ball-hawking traits (four picks) last season. Emmanwori would help bolster an already strong secondary in Seattle.

A slight fall for Tetairoa McMillan, but that's the nature of what many see as a position that can be found easily on Day 2. McMillan has the kind of easy ball skills and big catch radius with Sam Darnold.

The Seahawks' offensive overhaul now features two receivers who win predominantly in the middle of the field with Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

They'll need a field stretcher to be the cherry on top and keep things from getting too congested — and that's exactly what they get in Matthew Golden.