Pick #118 - LB Tyrice Knight

[Maelstrom787]

If I had to cope myself into liking this, I'd say that they're building a monster of a collapsing force up front and just want sure tacklers to plug up the smaller gaps on the second level... but... I mean, I think you can find that later in the draft if we're devaluing athleticism at the spot. You can find it vet minimum too.

 

[12AngryHawks]

Wasn’t rated all that high, so hope they get it right. Definite need position, but Trotter played a lot better teams and seems like we’re trying to outsmart people. Probably could have got him at 136. We’ll never know

What if they doubled up on LB and got Trotter at #136?

 

[MyrtleHawk]

Eventually the whole "grabbing players of need" are going to lead to reaches. Can't have your cake and eat it too.

 

[Chapow]

I'll defer to those have actually heard of this guy, because I haven't. But it sounds like he was a highly productive player in college and Bucky Brooks seemed to love him. Called him one of his "pound the table for this player" guys.

I get the "they probably could have gotten him later" argument, but you could say that about tons of these picks at this point in the draft.

 

[Scout]

This is a weak LB draft so you can't be picky. Mac needed to add a LB to the room to develop.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

Meh.

 

[OLYhawks]

After watching some highlights and analysis, I'm getting David Hawthorne vibes from him which I don't hate. It's going to be hard to find another Bobby.

 

[CDN_C_Hawk]

Hawks had him in for a visit /workout and I guess he left them impressed .
Hoping UofM S/LB Jimmy Williams is around in 6th

 

[HawkRiderFan]

Was driving and had NFL Network on when this pick was made. I think it was the guy in charge of the Senior Bowl who really liked it. Whoever was talking relayed a story on how they went to UTEP to scout the QB and the coach said "you need to watch this linebacker"

 

[Seattle Person]

Mac probably loves this kid. I think they are going to try to groom him to be the MIKE linebacker. He's fast and aggressive. He gives 0 hoots about his body. He's a small school dude so he's going to be behind a little but I think the team must feel good about him learning the system to reach a little.

I think next season is going to be huge. We might see a smarter and bigger version of Knight. I like the projection of him. I'm ok with the player now. I will love the player if he develops. I think he can be a monster.

 

[CouchLogic]

I'm envisioning a lot of 3rd and long scenarios for opposing defenses. The questions I have are, can the corners around Spoonman clamp down and can the LBs hang while the D-Line goes to work. Should be fun to watch unfold.

 

[Jville]

Mac probably loves this kid. I think they are going to try to groom him to be the MIKE linebacker. He's fast and aggressive. He gives 0 hoots about his body. He's a small school dude so he's going to be behind a little but I think the team must feel good about him learning the system to reach a little.

I think next season is going to be huge. We might see a smarter and bigger version of Knight. I like the projection of him. I'm ok with the player now. I will love the player if he develops. I think he can be a monster.

"We have a great vision for you Bro" -- Mike Macdonald

 

[MontanaHawk05]

This and the Pritchett pick are starting to feel merely like leverage for the Seahawks to use in their negotiations with existing special teamers.

 

[GemCity]

Frustrated we missed out on Payton Wilson yesterday. I know nothing about Knight, but I hope he's ready to contribute immediately because our linebacker room is badly lacking.

That’s who I wanted too.

 

[HOF Hater]

Hawks had him in for a visit /workout and I guess he left them impressed .
Hoping UofM S/LB Jimmy Williams is around in 6th

Yep me too, he's my sleeper rookie of we get him

 

[ivotuk]

Was driving and had NFL Network on when this pick was made. I think it was the guy in charge of the Senior Bowl who really liked it. Whoever was talking relayed a story on how they went to UTEP to scout the QB and the coach said "you need to watch this linebacker"

Jim Nagy, who knows what he's talking about!

 

[HawkoTuesday]

He was one of their very 1st top 30 visits. I figured they would take him day 3.

 

[Mistashoesta]

 

[Ruminator]

Whoever Tyrice's carrier is isn't doing a very good job backing this linebacker's line.

 

[Mistashoesta]

Well he sure does look the part. I trust in what Mac wants in his LB's.