5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): DL Jalen Carter — Georgia
This is an upside pick for Seattle. The front office has done a really nice job in rebuilding the roster. Geno Smith is under contract, and — all things considered — the Seahawks are set up really well for the future. Taking Carter here is a gamble without a doubt. When motivated and ‘on his game’, you could be looking at the most talented player in this draft.
Seattle has a need for an impact defensive tackle, and there’s none better than Carter. You worry a bit about the work ethic, as well as the off-the-field issues. Still, if there’s one defensive mind in this league to get Carter maxed-out potential wise, it’s Pete Carroll. Playing up in Seattle away from the ‘spotlight’ might serve Carter best.
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