Akheem reminds me of a slightly higher floor version of when Seattle drafted Boye Mafe. Mesidor is a good rotational pass rusher, but his age (25) will crush his draft stock. For a team in win now mode, Mesidor in round three or four may be worth it as a likely one contract guy.<\/p>\n
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 31: Akheem Mesidor #3 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts after sacking Julian Sayin (not pictured) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half of the College Football Playoff Quarter Final Game at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by CFP\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n Carter Smith, OL, Indiana – The best lineman prospect who will realistically be in Seattle\u2019s range, Smith has been utterly dominant this year. The reigning Big Ten offensive lineman of the year, Smith has allowed zero sacks and given up pressures on less than 2% of all drop backs this season.<\/p>\n All the draft experts say that Carter is not strong enough in the run game, so he\u2019ll have to kick in to guard at the next level. For a team that really only has some questions about their guard spot with Anthony Bradford, drafting Smith on day two and letting him compete with Bradford seems like a logical choice this spring.<\/p>\n Keionte Scott, DB, Miami- Scott has been one of the last dominant nickel corners this year, when healthy. One of the biggest stars of the CFP, Scott had 10 tackles and two sacks in their road upset over Texas A&M in round one.<\/p>\n Against the Buckeyes, Scott\u2019s 72 yard pick-six completely tilted the game and paved the way to a return trip home.<\/p>\n Another older guy (24), I think he\u2019s an interesting addition, especially if this defense loses both Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen to free agency.<\/p>\n Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami – Another great and older player in the Hurricane\u2019s secondary, Thomas has been a star filler this year. 40 plus tackles, 3.5 sacks, 5 interceptions and two forced fumbles, the transfer from Middle Tennessee State has all the tools to be a star, and Macdonald could be the guy to get him there.<\/p>\n Louis Moore, S, Indiana- The safety group really is an underrated part of this class, and the All-American is part of this group. Another 25-year-old, if Seattle is comfortable with age, I think Moore is an immediate replacement with plug and play abilities for the Seahawks, if Bryant leaves in free agency.<\/p>\n EUGENE, OREGON – OCTOBER 11: Louis Moore #7 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after an interception during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana – Kenneth Walker just had the biggest game of his career. If he keeps it up, the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl, but it will also likely mean K9 is gonna get a massive contract offer and head elsewhere.<\/p>\n If that happens, especially with Zach Charbonnet now facing a long absence due to an ACL tear<\/a>, running back becomes a major need. I think that Kaelon Black could be a good pass as a Day 3 prospect. Black, who shares the backfield with Roman Hemby, is an explosive change of pace back, and I think he\u2019d compliment Charbonnet well.<\/p>\n Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana- I think Seattle should look to add to the wide receiver room. Cooper Kupp\u2019s age, Tory Horton\u2019s health, and Jake Bobo\u2019s production all leave room for a Day two addition and there\u2019s definitely types of wide receiver this team needs.<\/p>\n Sarratt, the top receiver for Mendoza, is the classic chain moving, red zone, big target. He\u2019s not a burner or separate type of guy, but Sarratt is better than you at contested catches, and could feel an underrated need where Sam needs a bigger guy to just throw it up to.<\/p>\n Sarratt\u2019s positive floor reminds me of 2005 Seattle Joe Jurevicius, and his realistic ceiling could be what the late Vincent Jackson was in San Diego.<\/p>\n![\"ARLINGTON,](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gettyimages-2253712984.jpg\"\/)
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