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NFL Mock Draft: Stunning QB pick fuels 2nd round

By Erik Lambert

Oct 18, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (86) puts the pressure on Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kenny Hill (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 59-0. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY SportsSo the Seahawks have to address their offensive line in the first-round, but unfortunately won't get a top player at this position being in the bottom half of the draft but still an anchor who can be an anchor for this unit.We have the Seahawks selecting LSU offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins here. He is a monster of a man at 6'6" and 309 pounds. Hawkins also adds the versatility to play at either right or left tackle. With Oklahoma State product Russell Okung on the left side, Hawkins could slot in on the right side.The interior of the offensive line might be the more pressing issue, and perhaps Hawkins or current right tackle Garry Gilliam could be pushed into the guard position.The Seahawks just paid Russell Wilson to be their franchise man, and they need to keep him healthy and can't afford to let him be battered and have injuries keep him on the sideline.
Oct 18, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (86) puts the pressure on Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kenny Hill (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 59-0. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY SportsSo the Seahawks have to address their offensive line in the first-round, but unfortunately won't get a top player at this position being in the bottom half of the draft but still an anchor who can be an anchor for this unit.We have the Seahawks selecting LSU offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins here. He is a monster of a man at 6'6" and 309 pounds. Hawkins also adds the versatility to play at either right or left tackle. With Oklahoma State product Russell Okung on the left side, Hawkins could slot in on the right side.The interior of the offensive line might be the more pressing issue, and perhaps Hawkins or current right tackle Garry Gilliam could be pushed into the guard position.The Seahawks just paid Russell Wilson to be their franchise man, and they need to keep him healthy and can't afford to let him be battered and have injuries keep him on the sideline. /
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Sep 5, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs with the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Alabama won 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs with the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Alabama won 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

TE. Alabama. O.J. Howard. 50. player. 44. <p>Matt Ryan does not look like himself. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback got off to a great start in 2015 but has really regressed over the second half of the season and much of it has to do with his dearth of weapons in the passing game. Outside of Julio Jones, there really is nobody on that offense other teams fear.</p> <p>Truthfully, it’s been heading that way the past couple seasons ever since All-Pro tight end Tony Gonzalez retired. Ryan was at his absolute best when he had a tight end who could threaten down the middle as a pass target. Atlanta hasn’t been able to even find a modest replacement for what the future Hall of Famer did. The time has come to change that.</p> <p>O.J. Howard is best known at Alabama for being a big, capable blocker in that classic run-first Crimson Tide offense. However, that job has overshadowed how athletic and natural the kid is as a pass catcher. He has soft hands and the fluid body control to adjust to throws, making acrobatic catches. Lack of production will drop his stock some, but the upside is hard to miss when watching the film.</p>

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