Seahawks Select 3 OG in the Draft

[bsuhawk]

A complete overhaul at the OG position. The only remaining player who played last year is Anthony Bradford. The Hawks also kept McClendon Curtis, who briefly played in one game. Players added in free agency are Laken Tomlinson and Tremayne Anchrum Jr. Players added in the draft are Christian Haynes, Sataoa Laumea, and Michael Jerrell (who played OT but projects to OG). I'm suddenly feeling much better about the IOL, especially the Guard position.

 

[Maelstrom787]

They quite clearly believe in Olu. That's my main takeaway.

 

[bsuhawk]

They quite clearly believe in Olu. That's my main takeaway.

I agree. I was wondering if they would take a center in this draft and they didn't, so Olu's the man.

 

[MagnificentSeven]

You forgot they signed George Fant, who was my Adopt-A-Rookie oh so many years ago. He provides depth at tackle. There is plenty of time between now and Training Camp, either to add a salary cap casualty or even find a diamond in the rough UDFA O-lineman. This line is young, and will grow. I expect them to be at least middling. Hopefully, that keeps Gino alive.

 

[bsuhawk]

You forgot they signed George Fant, who was my Adopt-A-Rookie oh so many years ago. He provides depth at tackle. There is plenty of time between now and Training Camp, either to add a salary cap casualty or even find a diamond in the rough UDFA O-lineman. This line is young, and will grow. I expect them to be at least middling. Hopefully, that keeps Gino alive.

I consider Fant strictly a Tackle, not a Guard. However, you're right about him providing much-needed depth at Tackle, especially considering Lucas's knee issue. Forsythe really struggled last year.

 

[Scout]

So with a new coaching staff on board and Grubb's clearly saw a need to reset the interior OL. Also it is a sign that they see Olu have a future given they didn't draft a center and Nick Harris is firmly his backup. Other players can cover center in a pinch but I think LG and RG is where Grubbs and Mac wanted to improve the most.

 

[James in PA]

It's great to see this organization finally valuing this position. Long overdue! Go Hawks!

 

[sutz]

Remember, Fant is also a TE when needed.

OL looks really young now, with a couple of old guys for seasoning. But hell, new staff, new guys.

 

[xray]

Finally some grasp of the need .

 

[nanomoz]

Im not sure Tomlinson will even make the roster. I suspect John is really high on Curtis.

 

[Scout]

Tomlinson is a measuring stick for the young interior OL. If they can beat him out then they have earned their roster spots.

 

[Jville]

Steve Hutchinson is a valuable member of the scouting effort.

His influence made itself evident this year. Big Time!