The Seahawks have really been in a rut in recent years when it comes to the draft. They got a few decent players again this year, but nothing special. They gave up their first round pick for Deion Branch, and he certainly didn't play like a first rounder. They couldn't held onto that pick and selected a guy like Dwayne Jarrett or Anthony Gonzalez. For the second year in a row they made a cornerback their top choice, but Wilson, like Jennings, isn't a number one cornerback. Brandon Mebane is a decent defensive tackle, but he isn't much of an upgrade over first round bust Marcus Tubbs. Baraka Atkins may actually be the better defensive line prospect. He's a versatile player than can play defensive end or tackle. I like Mansfield Wrotto a lot, he could play guard or tackle and although he's raw, he has a bright future. Will Herring is exactly the type of linebacker the Seahawks love; he's undersized, but he simply gets the job. He may never be a starter, but he'll make an impact on special teams. Courtney Taylor was highly rated entering his senior year but he really fell off. He just doesn't have the physical tools to get the job done. They reached for Jordan Kent. He'll struggle to make the final roster cut. Steve Vallos had great value in the 7th round. He could provide some solid depth; he's technically sound and ready to see some playing time even as a rookie. Overall, they couldn't do much without a first round pick, but they failed to land any impact players. They tend to get too careful with their drafts and end up with too many role players and this year was no different.
Grade: C-