After a historic run from 2010-2012 the Seattle Seahawks fell off big time and had perhaps less success in the NFL draft than any other team from 2013-2021. Whether they were tired of being a draft-day punchline or if they were extra motivated after getting rid of former franchise QB Russell Wilson, Seattle went about things entirely different this time around.
Perhaps associate head coach Sean Desai and general manager John Schneider managed to stick Pete Carroll in a locker somewhere in the VMAC while the picks were being made. For whatever reason, this team bucked its own history and terrible tradition by targeting high-end athletes at premium positions – albeit with one sidetrack for a running back in Round 2.
All together, this is a pretty impressive draft and they deserve credit for their good work. Apparently, Touchdown Wire agrees. Doug Farrar has given Seattle an “A” grade for their 2022 draft class.
