Whether you agree with the decisions to prioritize one prospect over another, at the end of the day, they got done what they needed to do by again once again taking a forward looking approach to acquisition and player development.
OT: (A-) They infused depth and much-needed competition into their thinnest position group. Justin Britt will battle Michael Bowie for the starting RT position. Bowie performed very well last season, so it will be difficult for Britt to take this spot, except in the event of an injury. The loser of this competition may compete inside at left guard or perhaps play as the sixth linemen in our jumbo package. Like Bowie, Britt is tough and athletic. And Garrett Scott is an impressive athlete who will add depth at LT behind the oft-injured Russell Okung. If he succeeds in developing into a quality blindside backup, then perhaps they can eventually slide Alvin Bailey inside into Carpenter's spot. The coaches prioritized offensive tackles over guards, and the potential is there for great improvement in the quality of their depth at OT.
WR (B+): You can argue they should have prioritized other receivers over the ones they eventually selected. However, they stuck to their guns and added speed and versatility to their receiving corps. If they fail to re-sign Baldwin and/or Kearse, they should have admirable replacements in Richardson and Norwood.
DL (B+): The most exciting member of this group for me was not drafted, and that is talented LEO prospect Jackson Jeffcoat. Jeffcoat is as close as you could get to reincarnating a young Chris Clemons. Jimmy Staten and Cassius Marsh will also add more depth and competition to the interior of the line. Hopefully, they find a dynamic rotation amongst all of these young, inexperienced defensive linemen.
OLB: (B+): Kevin Pierre-Louis is someone I think everyone had their eye on to become a Seahawk. Very similar athleticism, size, and feel for the game as Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith. I only wish they had drafted a true SLB to develop behind K.J. Wright, who is also free agent after this year. For example, they could have taken Shayne Skov in the 7th Round . . . instead, Skov signed with the team of his former head coach.
DB: (B)- Eric Pinkins is an impressive athlete, whose play summons comparisons to Brandon Browner. He can realistically play at any of the five DB positions if he develops as expected.
FB(?)- I don't get this pick at all. A 5'8 fullback? They could have added a great safety or OLB here.
