Seahawks eye draft picks to solidify offensive line amid makeover

The Seattle Seahawks are strategically positioned for the NFL draft with the No. 18 pick and two second-round selections, aiming to strengthen their offensive line after an extensive offseason makeover. Last season, quarterback Geno Smith faced significant pressure, getting sacked 50 times, a stark indicator of the team's pass protection issues. Following his departure to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Seahawks acquired Sam Darnold, who had a resurgence with the Minnesota Vikings. To address offensive line concerns, Seattle signed veteran Josh Jones but released left guard Laken Tomlinson after just one year.

General manager John Schneider expressed a willingness to trade up for a starter, emphasizing flexibility in the draft process. Among potential picks are top linemen like Kelvin Banks and Tyler Booker, both of whom have shown impressive performance stats. The Seahawks are also reshaping their receiving corps, trading away DK Metcalf and losing Tyler Lockett, while bringing in Cooper Kupp. This draft presents an opportunity for Seattle to solidify its roster and improve its competitive edge in the coming season.