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There are many reasons for the decline of the Seahawks performance this year that have been discussed in the past few weeks, but in my opinion the lack of impact of the Hawk's 2013 draft class is a major contributor to the drop off this year. I realize that you can't fully evaluate a draft class until 2 to 3 years afterwards, but you can still make some level of evaluation.
2013 Class:
1st round pick: Traded for Percy Harvin - In my opinion, a poor decision by the front office that was or should have been fully aware of his past anger issues. Also, the Hawks needed a big, tall, outside receiver on the roster to help Wilson, not another receiver who's best fit was in the slot and therefore force Baldwin to play outside.
My grade of the pick/trade: D
2nd round pick: Christine Michael - Has been unable to contribute or even be a member of the game-day roster for most games during his first two years in the league. Maturity problems and coaches don't trust him enough to give him many plays in the game. 2nd round picks should at minimum be average starters, and Michael is a below-average backup.
My Grade of the Pick: D-
3rd round pick: Jordan Hill - Injured for nearly half of his games and a below average starter for the games he's played during his first two years in the league. However, still has some potential as a nickel defense pass-rusher.
My Grade of the Pick: C
4th round pick: Chris Harper - Not playing in the league after less than 2 years. Had the kind of size the Hawks were looking for in a WR though, and WR's are notorious for flaming out of the league, so I won't be too harsh on this pick.
My grade of the Pick: D+
5th round pick: Jesse Williams - Has not played in a game during his first 2 years due to college injuries that were well known by all NFL teams prior to the draft. His potential justified a 5th round flyer however, so I'm not too down on this pick.
My grade of the Pick: C-
5th round pick: Tharold Simon - The one player in the draft who could still turn into a star down the road. For now, he's someone with maturity issues that were well known by NFL teams prior to the draft (similar to Michael) who has played inconsistently or been injured during most of his short tenure.
My grade of the Pick: B
5th Round Pick: Luke Wilson - I know people are annoyed with his inconsistent hands, but he's a solid backup player, which is decent value for a 5th rounder. Not a superstar but has potential to develop into a starter in the league. The best pick in the draft to date.
My Grade of the Pick: B+
6th and 7th rounders: Spencer Ware, Ryan Seymour, Ty Powell, Jared Smith, Micheal Bowie - None of these players are on the team anymore either for lack of talent or lack of work ethic/maturity, and you'd expect at least one of the five of them to have made a contribution to the team.
My Grades of These Picks: D
Overall Grade of 2013 Draft: D+
Feel free to disagree with my draft grade, but the reality is that Pete and John had 11 picks available (12 counting the traded first rounder) in the 2013 draft class for the purpose of providing some quality depth and find a couple of starters, and they failed to do so.
I hope they have a much better draft in 2015.
2013 Class:
1st round pick: Traded for Percy Harvin - In my opinion, a poor decision by the front office that was or should have been fully aware of his past anger issues. Also, the Hawks needed a big, tall, outside receiver on the roster to help Wilson, not another receiver who's best fit was in the slot and therefore force Baldwin to play outside.
My grade of the pick/trade: D
2nd round pick: Christine Michael - Has been unable to contribute or even be a member of the game-day roster for most games during his first two years in the league. Maturity problems and coaches don't trust him enough to give him many plays in the game. 2nd round picks should at minimum be average starters, and Michael is a below-average backup.
My Grade of the Pick: D-
3rd round pick: Jordan Hill - Injured for nearly half of his games and a below average starter for the games he's played during his first two years in the league. However, still has some potential as a nickel defense pass-rusher.
My Grade of the Pick: C
4th round pick: Chris Harper - Not playing in the league after less than 2 years. Had the kind of size the Hawks were looking for in a WR though, and WR's are notorious for flaming out of the league, so I won't be too harsh on this pick.
My grade of the Pick: D+
5th round pick: Jesse Williams - Has not played in a game during his first 2 years due to college injuries that were well known by all NFL teams prior to the draft. His potential justified a 5th round flyer however, so I'm not too down on this pick.
My grade of the Pick: C-
5th round pick: Tharold Simon - The one player in the draft who could still turn into a star down the road. For now, he's someone with maturity issues that were well known by NFL teams prior to the draft (similar to Michael) who has played inconsistently or been injured during most of his short tenure.
My grade of the Pick: B
5th Round Pick: Luke Wilson - I know people are annoyed with his inconsistent hands, but he's a solid backup player, which is decent value for a 5th rounder. Not a superstar but has potential to develop into a starter in the league. The best pick in the draft to date.
My Grade of the Pick: B+
6th and 7th rounders: Spencer Ware, Ryan Seymour, Ty Powell, Jared Smith, Micheal Bowie - None of these players are on the team anymore either for lack of talent or lack of work ethic/maturity, and you'd expect at least one of the five of them to have made a contribution to the team.
My Grades of These Picks: D
Overall Grade of 2013 Draft: D+
Feel free to disagree with my draft grade, but the reality is that Pete and John had 11 picks available (12 counting the traded first rounder) in the 2013 draft class for the purpose of providing some quality depth and find a couple of starters, and they failed to do so.
I hope they have a much better draft in 2015.