The Seahawks used their first of two fourth-round picks to add interior offensive line depth, selecting Anthony Bradford, a guard out of Louisiana State University, with pick No. 108.
Bradford started 12 games for the Tigers last year, 11 at right guard, one at left tackle. His 2021 season was limited by injuries, but he started five games, four at left tackle and one at guard. While the Seahawks see him as a guard, that versatility should give Bradford extra value.
"They prize versatility a lot, for me being able to move from the right side to the left side, either inside or outside," he said. "They liked me at guard right now, because they like their tackle situation right now, and I understand that. So, it looks like inside for me."
Bradford is the second LSU guard the Seahawks have selected in recent drafts, joining former teammate Damien Lewis, who has started 45 games over the past three seasons. The two were able to connect when Bradford took a pre-draft visit to Seattle, and talked about the possibility of being teammates.
"When I was taking my visit I was talking to him," he said. "I'm geeked up to get down there with him. We were saying that if it did happen (get drafted by the Seahawks), we would have to go to work. It happened, so it's time to go to work."
Asked to describe his game, Bradford said, "I feel like I'm an aggressive player, but I'm an aggressive smart player. There are times when I may look passive, but I'm coming aggressive. I really take pride in my feet and my technique. So, I feel like I'm an aggressive player, with good technique."
In addition to joining Lewis in Seattle, Bradford is also now teammates with a player he matched up against at times in college, Auburn outside linebacker Derick Hall, who the Seahawks picked in the second round on Friday.
"Derek Hall, he's a fantastic player," Bradford said. "He's speed, power, everything that you need in an edge rusher. It was pretty fun playing against him, he's a good player. I'm happy that he's on my team."
Take a look at photos of guard Anthony Bradford during his three years at Louisiana State University. Bradford was selected by the Seahawks with the 108th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
LSU offensive linemen Anthony Bradford (75) and Miles Frazier (70) go through drills during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU offensive linemen Anthony Bradford (75) and Miles Frazier (70) go through drills during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford (75) celebrates after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. LSU won 65-17. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LSU running back Noah Cain (21) celebrates his touchdown carry with offensive lineman Anthony Bradford (75) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. LSU won 38-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Anthony Bradford | Photo by: Chris Parent
Photo by: Gus Stark
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford (75) and offensive lineman Charles Turner (69) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Anthony Bradford | Photo by: Kristen Young
Photo by: Gus Stark
Anthony Bradford | Photo by: Jacob Reeder
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford poses for a portrait at the NFL football Combine on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast/AP Images for the NFL)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford, left, and Kansas offensive lineman Earl Bostick Jr. run a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Mississippi offensive lineman Nick Broeker, left, and LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford run a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
