Pre-Snap Reads 4/25: Happy Draft Day!

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Today is the day. Or, at least, one of the big days per NFL season. The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us. Over the next several rounds, our Seattle Seahawks will select all kinds of talented and lovable prospects. These players and their potential will give us a clearer picture as to the schemes the ‘Hawks will be using and the priorities of the new front office and coaching staff. The last few drafts have been good to our squad. Let’s see how today plays out. Who you got?

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Seahawks News

What’s been your favorite mock pick for the Seahawks so far? – Seaside Joe
Seaside Joe’s ready to make a prediction and Daniel Jeremiah’s final mock analysis: 4/24/2024

Answering 4 pressing questions for Seahawks before NFL draft – The Seattle Times
Thursday begins the 49th draft in Seahawks history and the 15th for president of football operations John Schneider — but the first since 2009 without Pete Carroll. Other names, of course, have been mentioned, such as UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu, Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zahn “Johnny” Newton and Iowa safety/cornerback Cooper DeJean, to name a few.

My final 2024 NFL mock draft – Seahawks Draft Blog
So here we are. The final mock. I’ve written a ton of notes below on the Seahawks. But first, here’s the darn thing in all its glory…

Brock on Draft: Perfect match for Seattle Seahawks? Troy Fautanu – Seattle Sports
College football analyst Brock Huard examines UW Huskies standout OL Troy Fautanu as a fit for the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft Guide: What you need to know – NFL.com
Get exclusive team insights and analysis for the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.

Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft Preview – Seahawks.com
Everything you need to know to get ready for the 2024 NFL Draft

NFC West News

NFL draft rumors: Rams making calls to trade up in draft – Turf Show Times
Apparently the Rams aren’t hesitating to set themselves up for another first round draft trade

Rams NFL Draft big board: 36 prospects with plenty of edge rushers, D-linemen to consider – The Athletic
The Rams have four top-100 picks going into Round 1 on Thursday. How high will they look to add edge and defensive line help?

2024 NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals rumors heading into draft day – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals rumors and news from around the web.

49ers news: John Lynch reveals how the Niners will approach the draft – Niners Nation
The 49ers general manager downplayed the perceived holes on the team ahead of the draft.

NFC West Check-In: 49ers won’t be spectators on Day 1 of draft – Seattle Sports
After sitting out the first round the past two years in the NFL Draft thanks to a pricey trade up, the 49ers may fill a roster hole on Day 1.

Around The NFL

Trey Hendrickson sends big warning to Bengals after trade request – Larry Brown Sports
Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson has made a notable threat against the team if they do not trade him or sign him long-term.

NFL Draft: Star QBs like Caleb Williams dominate the top 5 storylines of the draft – Yahoo Sports
There is plenty of offensive talent available in this NFL Draft.

2024 NFL Draft Care/Don’t Care: Minnesota’s QB conundrum, the WR bonanza and more – Yahoo Sports
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon reveals his final thoughts on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft, including what the Vikings will do at the most important position.

Report: Extension for Jared Goff is not close – NBC Sports
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell agreed to new deals Wednesday.

What contract extensions mean for Detroit Lions, St. Brown and Sewell – ESPN
The Lions spent big to keep 2021 draftees Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell in Detroit through 2028.

NFL fifth-year option tracker: 2021 first-round draft class – ESPN
The May 2 deadline is approaching for teams to pick up fifth-year options on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision?

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: NFL draft preview; Talkin’ WRs with Matt Harmon – NFL.com
Join hosts Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones as they welcome special guest Matt Harmon, football writer and analyst for Yahoo Sports, and creator/owner of Reception Perception.

NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0: Vikings, Bills, Saints shake things up with trades into top 10 – The Athletic
Which order will the top quarterbacks go? Who will be the first defensive player taken? Our NFL reporters provide one final mock draft.

2024 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Eagles, Dolphins among teams that could trade into or out of Round 1 – CBSSports.com
Philadelphia is always a possibility to move up or down in any draft

PFF Analytics 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Seven quarterbacks go in the first round, including J.J. McCarthy to the Giants, Bo Nix to the Broncos | NFL Draft | PFF
What if we lived in a world where teams avoided analytically unsound decisions in the draft? Well, this is exactly what this mock aims to achieve, as it reflects how teams should approach their picks from an analytical point of view.