Charles Cross of Miss state picked 9 at lt

[sutz]

Exactly, wasn't asked to run block at MSU. Really athletic should be able to adjust to run blocking.

Similar to the "DK can't run routes" line.

 

[James in PA]

I like this pick. I wanted to come away with: one of the top 4 pass rushers, or one of the 3 best OT's or one of the 2 best DB's. We did it!

 

[Atradees]

Well, hopefully our next QB will be more willing to throw before 4-5 seconds go by.

Ok. It stands to reason its Corral.

 

[ElvisInBlue]

Not a fan of the pick. They definitely went with need over BPA.

Cross may be an experienced LT, but he‘s not particularly explosive, lengthy, or dominant.

JJ was sitting right there and they whiffed.

 

[Natethegreat]

Not a fan of the pick. They definitely went with need over BPA.

Cross may be an experienced LT, but he‘s not particularly explosive, lengthy, or dominant.

JJ was sitting right there and they whiffed.

Agreed, disappointing pick for me. Its just so weird to never pick a pass blocking Tackle in the draft till after they got rid of their HOF QB.

 

[Fade]

He'll be a great Guard. He has a chance to be a good Tackle.

The Seahawks got better upfront.

 

[hieroglyphics]

He looked extremely happy I will say, more than any of the other players who were drafted. Also he was one of the top OT recruits out of high school but stayed in the state of Mississippi. Probably means he’s close to his family. Seems like he’ll bring a great attitude.

 

[bigskydoc]

Very happy with this pick, and kind of a nice F U to Russ. "You're gone now? OK. We will take a solid O-lineman in the first round."

 

[Recon_Hawk]

Outstanding pick. The best pure LT in my opinion. Reminds me a lot of Okung.

 

[GemCity]

Happy about our pick.

 

[sutz]

He looked extremely happy I will say, more than any of the other players who were drafted. Also he was one of the top OT recruits out of high school but stayed in the state of Mississippi. Probably means he’s close to his family. Seems like he’ll bring a great attitude.

Well, as a top 10 pick he can buy momma a new car, if not a house.

 

[Smellyman]

Not a fan of the pick. They definitely went with need over BPA.

Cross may be an experienced LT, but he‘s not particularly explosive, lengthy, or dominant.

JJ was sitting right there and they whiffed.

just more lengthy than Neal and Ekwono is all

 

[Chawker]

WELCOME to the Seahawks CC !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CPHawk]

Now trade back up and get a DE

 

[hoxrox]

PFF had him ranked above Ekwonu and Neal:

2022 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Offensive Tackles | College Football | PFF

Charles Cross, Ikem Ekownu and Evan Neal headline PFF's 2022 NFL Draft offensive tackle rankings.

www.pff.com

 

[RunDownhill]

Now trade back up and get a DE

If they trade up for a DE/OLB then I would like George Karlaftis, or Arnold Ebiketie.

 

[JayhawkMike]

Even I am happy with this pick.

 

[hawkfan68]

Good pick. They probably could have traded down a couple of spots and still got him but nonetheless a good pick. For Jermaine Johnson, he's still available at the time of this post....there must be a reason teams are passing up on him.

 

[Chapow]

Not a fan of the pick. They definitely went with need over BPA.

Cross may be an experienced LT, but he‘s not particularly explosive, lengthy, or dominant.

JJ was sitting right there and they whiffed.

From PFF's Offensive Tackle draft position rankings.

1. CHARLES CROSS, MISSISSIPPI STATE

BIG BOARD RANK: 3

After flashing traits in his first year as a starter in 2020, Cross became a dominant pass-protector in 2021. After allowing 44 pressures on 574 pass-blocking snaps last season, he gave up only 16 pressures on 719 pass-blocking snaps this year.

PFF had Cross as the #1 ranked OT, and the #3 prospect overall. Meanwhile, JJ hasn't been picked yet and continues to fall.

 

[CallMeADawg]

Not a fan of the pick. They definitely went with need over BPA.

Cross may be an experienced LT, but he‘s not particularly explosive, lengthy, or dominant.

JJ was sitting right there and they whiffed.

Bad take. But hey that's why we aren't NFL GM's.