The 2024 NFL Draft will kick off Thursday, here's what the experts believe the Seahawks will do with pick No. 16 in this year's draft.
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16. Graham Barton, OL, Duke
Barton on the Seahawks is a fit that I've liked more and more as silly season has gone along. Barton can hold up at offensive tackle but won't have to with Charles Cross and a hopefully healthy Abe Lucas. Instead, Barton can shore up the interior of the offensive line and any spot where he's most needed, plus insurance if one of the offensive tackles goes down with another injury.
PROJECTED TRADE WITH STEELERS: Seahawks get No. 20 and 84, Steelers get No. 16
20. Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
This is a great outcome for the Seahawks, who trade down four spots and still get one of their targets. Fautanu projects as a tackle, but he could also play guard -- and that's where Seattle needs help right now. He'd join Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas to form an exciting young nucleus up front. Coming from the nearby University of Washington, Fautanu is an agile and aggressive blocker. His awareness, physical hands and active feet help him stay in position.
PROJECTED TRADE WITH BILLS: Seahawks get No. 28 and No. 60, Bills get No. 16
28. Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Seattle needs help on both sides of the line of scrimmage, and given that the club currently has the longest wait between its first (No. 16) and second selections (No. 81), no one should be surprised if GM John Schneider opts to trade down to acquire more picks. Improving the offensive line remains an obvious concern, but the Seahawks hired Mike Macdonald to turn around a once-proud defense that finished 31st in the NFL in both rushing yards and touchdowns allowed last season. The son of a four-time Pro Bowler, Jenkins emerged as a starter at Michigan two years ago when Macdonald was the Wolverines' defensive coordinator.
16. Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
New Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb coached Fautanu at Washington since 2022 and knows his game. Fautanu would then seemingly be an easy fit into Seattle's offense, which naturally figures to be physical and work off of zone-run concepts. But he doesn't have to play left tackle right away like he did for the Huskies -- he's equally suited to play guard or center thanks to his unique agility given his size. There should be an impact felt here in the Seattle run game right away.
16. Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA
The Seahawks feel comfortable with drafting Latu, who many believed was a top talent before questions about his medical retirement and spinal fusion arose. New head coach Mike Macdonald comes from a Baltimore defense that thrived not only on chaotic, well-timed blitzes, but on winning consistently up front. A defensive core featuring Latu, Boye Mafe and Leonard Williams isn't a bad place to start for the brilliant defensive mind in Seattle. The Seahawks will try and disrupt the 49ers and Rams instead of scoring with them.
16. Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
The ultra-versatile blocker reunites with his college offensive coordinator (new Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb), giving Seattle a plug-and-play option at multiple spots.
16. Chop Robinson, Penn State, Edge
The Seahawks were back outside for another voluntary veteran minicamp workout session on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Check out the 12 best photos from their workout.
Seahawks cornerback/safety Coby Bryant (8) warms up for a workout at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) participates in a drill at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Artie Burns (23) leaps up to intercept a pass during a workout at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) participates in a workout at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) works out at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker (17) works out at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participates in a workout at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback/safety Coby Bryant (8) during a workout at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde works with the defense during a workout at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (81) looks in a pass during a workout at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and president of football operations/general manager John Schneider watch on as the Seahawks work out at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) catches a pass during a work out at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
