(Editor's note: Some great mock drafts in the fanposts! It's more exciting than combing through 8-9 reputable draft analysts all writing the same thing about the Seahawks. Keep them going!)

Hey Field Gulls, tis the Season for Mocking. Lots of good mocks out there and nobody truly knows what is going to happen. I really focused on trading back to get additional value as much as possible and had some tremendous trade opportunities present themselves. I don't use PFF because I am cheap. So Pro Football Network lets you do a fun, fast, and FREE 7 round draft which also allows me to enjoy taking the time to get to learn some new names. I doubt we will see any of Pete Carroll's cryptic tweets this year that I am not sure anyone was ever able to figure out, but without further adieu. No Grades are given from Pro Football Network but I am sure Field Gulls community will tell me in great detail what they think about my picks and GM skills.

Buckle up buckeroos, we managed to trade back Pick #16 AND #81 to the Jaguars for their Pick #17 and #48, went back one and they took Rome Odunze so we still had our pick of the litter AAAAND then we traded back AGAIN to the Packers because they said, "we got #25 and #88 for that lovely little 17 spot you got there", and not having any other trade partners I took it. And if you thought #25 would be where we finally picked you would be wrong, because then Tampa Bay thought it would be super exciting to swap us spots to #26 and give us their 2025 First Round pick with our #102 attached, and I don't think there is a GM in this world that would pass that up.

Pick #26 Jer'Zhan (Johnny) Newton DL Illinois

Not only has rookie Wunderkind Devon Witherspoon advocated for his former teammate, the tape speaks for itself. A 1-Man wrecking crew at Illinois. Per NFL Draft Buzz: His ability to hold his ground against the run, coupled with his agility, makes him a versatile defender. Newton isn't just about brute strength; his mobility allows him to move, making plays all along the line. Newton shines in his pass-rushing role, where his quick hands and diverse skill set come into play. He's adept at using a variety of techniques to get past blockers, combining agility with elite flexibility for a player of his size. This makes him a consistent threat in the backfield and an outstanding interior rusher.

Although Newton's size isn't exactly prototypical for an NFL tackle, his performance speaks for itself. His speed off the snap may not be the quickest, but he still manages to wreak havoc in the backfield He leverages his size to his advantage, using his compact frame and technical prowess to challenge bigger linemen. Looking at Newton's overall potential, he fits well as a starting 3-technique interior DL in the NFL. His overall skill set is no doubt elite but will need to be teamed with a bigger run-stuffing defensive tackle in order to get the next out of him at the next level and justify a first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Pick #48 Cooper Beebe OG Kansas State

EMAW! Got us another Wildcat to pair with Tyler Lockett (maybe he can also get his real estate license). Best Guard prospect available at a position of need, no overthinking here; We have a need, lets fill a need! Those familiar with his game understand that he is the real deal and will be huge improvement to our young O-Line. Per NFL Draft Buzz Beebe's cerebral edge—his quick read-and-react to stunts and games upfront—meshes seamlessly with his physicality, making him a quarterback's best friend in the pocket. His football IQ and versatility, with starts across the interior and at tackle, amplify his stock, offering O-line coaches a Swiss Army knife for the front five. Yet, the leap to the pro game will test his adaptability, particularly against the NFL's speed rushers and more sophisticated defensive schemes. His punch timing and recovery steps will be under the microscope against the quicker, more explosive defensive linemen at the next level.

Beebe presents as a Day 1 impact player at guard, poised to shore up an NFL squad's interior pass pro from the get-go. In 2023 as a fifth year senior Beebe saw action in 12 games and played a total of 870 snaps for the Wildcats. He allowed 8 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack while playing most of his snaps at left guard.

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Pick #88 Jeremiah Trotter Jr LB Clemson

Had Cole Bishop not gone 3 picks before, he would have been our guy, but this is a huge need for us after giving relatively team friendly deals to the two LB's we picked up in FA. Jeremiah Trotter Jr comes in as ANOTHER coverage LB who can really fly and do it all. He is considered "Undersized" but in a day and age when it feels like you can make a hybrid guy plug and play almost anywhere, who cares. Big time players make Big Time plays. His ability to read quarterbacks eyes in the backfield, diagnose plays and attack are exactly what I think McDonald and JS value in a defensive playmaker. The biggest knock against him is the fact he looks like a Jacked Safety and would prefer to get around blocks instead of take them on and go through them, which leads many draft analysts to think he won't be good against run heavy sets. Against a team like the 49ers this could be a problem, but scheme can do a ton for a player and I think his football intelligence and overall athleticism make him a solid pick at this place.

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Pick #118 Jaden Hicks S Wazzuuu

Coug Nation rejoice, we got your man. Moving the big Safety from the Palouse to Elliot Bay may seem like sacrilege to some but this is another fun Hybrid that can create absolute nightmares for opposing QB's in Mike McDonald's schemes to confuse QB's. I would love to see a defensive set that allows our LB's and Safeties to play down in the box at the same level as panic sets in while a QB does their best to diagnose who is dropping and what levels are all being covered. His Versality and Football IQ Stand out to everyone who has watched him play.

Per NFL Draft Buzz: Jaden Hicks's versatility and football IQ stand out, allowing him to be deployed across various positions in the secondary. Hicks has demonstrated an ability to disrupt both the pass and run game, making him a dual-threat on defense. His knack for being in the right place at the right time, combined with solid ball skills and the ability to diagnose plays quickly, make him an asset in any defensive scheme.

So while he might get cooked by the likes of Tyreek Hill and other burners (Lets be honest though who doesn't) His skill set lies in his versatility and his ability to be in the right place at the right time which is something you can't teach.

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Pick #179 Theo Johnson TE Penn State

I honestly hated having to wait so long to pick again but this big lug fell straight into my arms at 179 and straight into my heart after following him for 4 years in the Big10. Big frame tight end with absolutely unreal athleticism, dude is an absolute freak. At 6'6" 260, here are some of his percentiles.

Wingspan 81 2/8 (85%*) Forty: 4.57 (C) (92%*) Shuttle: 4.19 (C) (88%*) Ten Yard: 1.55 (C) (93%*)

Vertical: 39.5 (C) (98%*) Broad: 125 (C) (95%*)

If you aren't salivating then I suggest you hydrate. His blocking could use some refinement at the Pro Level but he is still a willing and able blocker either in-line or out wide. He can fly up the seam and even take some big hits (Highlighted by our own Devon Witherspoon #31 at around the 0:27 second mark) Watch the tape, the guy loves contact and he just. gets. first. downs. Almost every clip is him moving the chains. This is one of my draft crushes and he just feels Sea-hawky.

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Pick #192 Dylan McMahon OG/C NC State

Interior OL is the biggest hole on the Hawks and we need to shore it up. Seahawks get a two-fer here in another athletic freak who can play both Guard and Center. (Yeah yeah yeah, we had the old PC/JS days of drafting athletic OL guys and none of them were all that great). Guess what Field Gulls, this ain't your uncle's Seahawks team anymore and we are creating a new identity under a new coach and a new OC. Lets get one of the better run blocking Guard Center hybrids because its not like the injury bug loves to destroy our O line every year.

Per NFL.com coverage of the Shrine Bowl: "McMahon has been the best lineman in Frisco this week. He played some guard in earlier practices but starred at center Monday, stuffing big tackles like Auburn's Justin Rogers in one-on-ones, even though he gave up over 40 pounds. McMahon's powerful base allowed him to sit in his stance against Washington's Tuli Letuligasenoa in team work, which is no mean feat. The quickness and strength of his hands into the body of his man after the snap were impressive; once engaged, McMahon sticks on his man throughout plays in team or position drills with balance and footwork. He looked like an eventual NFL starter."

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Pick #235 Sundiata Anderson Edge Grambling State

This is our last pick and while I am frustrated I didn't get as many picks for trading back, I think we managed to get some Day 1 Pro Bowl Caliber starters as well as high quality back ups who could develop into incredible role players down the stretch. Sundiata Anderson is in that latter boat but the sky is the limit for this HBCU Edge Rusher. He managed to show out at the Shrine Bowl as well and may have elevated himself into a Day 3 draft pick instead of potential UDFA.

Per NFL.com coverage of the Shrine Bowl: "The two-time first-team All-SWAC pick has more than stood up to offensive line prospects from FBS schools during Shrine practices. He is fast and smooth off the snap but is strong enough to bull tackles towards the quarterback. If unable to reach the passer, he gets his hands into throwing lanes. Anderson caused an interception Monday morning by beating his man and bumping into Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa, causing a fluttering downfield pass that was intercepted. Anderson may be a designated pass rusher to start his career but has an all-around game that could lead to a larger role in time." On the tape, he just shows speed getting around the edge and he's like a puma ready to pounce and knock the ball out. Very fun to watch.

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Full draft class

Round 1, No. 26 - Johnny Newton, DL, Illinois

Round 2, No. 48 - Cooper Beebe, OG, Kansas State

Round 3, No. 88 - Jeremiah Trotter Jr, LB, Clemson

Round 4, No. 118 - Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State

Round 6, No. 179 - Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State

Round 6, No. 192 - Dylan McMahon, G/C, NC State

Round 7, No. 235 - Sundiata Anderson, EDGE, Grambling State

That concludes my draft, as a gentle reminder, we also managed to get Tampa Bay's 2025 First Round pick in this scenario. Considering the haul we got here and not even including any potential comp picks we might get, I am happy with how this first Mock Draft went. If there is something you would maybe like to see in the future such as height and weight (other measurable), that would be an easy addition. As always, Go Hawks!