The Seattle Seahawks ended up selecting the following 11 players during the 2017 draft: Michigan State DT Malik McDowell, LSU OL Ethan Pocic, UCF CB Shaquill Griffin, Michigan safety Delano Hill, North Carolina DT Nazair Jones, Michigan WR Amara Darboh, Colorado safety Tedric Thompson, Cincinnati DB Mike Tyson, Mississippi St. OT Justin Senior, East Central WR David Moore and Oklahoma State RB Chris Carson.
With the draft in the books, here's a roundup of grades on the Seahawks' haul.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gives the Seahawks a C-plus (Insider). He liked their picks but took issue with some of the value.
Evan Silva of Rotoworld gives the Seahawks a B-minus:
"I liked that the Seahawks took multiple shots at defensive backs, adding to a secondary that badly needs a talent infusion. While Pocic is the only likely Week 1 starter, McDowell, Griffin, and Jones all profile as players capable of making early impacts. A solid, if unspectacular haul."
Chad Reuter of NFL.com gives the Seahawks an A-minus:
"Picking Pocic gives them inside-outside versatility, though I wonder how he'll handle NFL defenders at his height. Shaquill Griffin is a little-known corner from Central Florida who brings physicality and athleticism. Schneider got a safety in Delano Hill later in the third round. He gives them special teams help and an aggressive attitude."
Chris Burke of SI.com gives the Seahawks a B:
"For a while there, it seemed like the Seahawks didn’t even want to pick in this draft. They traded down from 26 to 31 to 34 and finally to 35, before selecting divisive DT Malik McDowell. He might not have found a better spot in which to succeed than Seattle, where he’ll be a great fit in the scheme."
Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com gives the Seahawks a B-plus:
"They then sent messages to the Legion of Boom by drafting a corner and three safeties. Schneider knows how to keep a handle on his roster by making moves like that. One knock: Maybe one more offensive lineman would have helped."
Mark Maske of The Washington Post gives the Seahawks a B-minus:
"Ethan Pocic, taken in the second round, should bolster an offensive line that was in need of help. He is listed as a center but could end up at guard or even tackle. The Seahawks took an offensive tackle, Justin Senior, in the sixth round. But it’s questionable whether they did enough to improve their faulty pass protection for QB Russell Wilson."
Nate Davis of USA Today gives the Seahawks a B-minus:
"Seattle's first selection at 35th overall, could be a major disruptor if Pete Carroll’s staff can unleash his talent and competitive spirit. Third round defensive backs Shaquill Griffin and Delano Hill have work ahead to find their homes in the Legion of Boom. Amara Darboh could be a nice No. 2 wideout in a few years."
Dan Kadar of SB Nation gives the Seahawks a B-minus:
"The Seahawks didn’t take an offensive tackle until the sixth round with Justin Senior of Mississippi State. If there’s a flaw in this class, that’s the one that stands out first."
