2020 NFL Draft: Seattle Seahawks 7-round mock

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Offensive lineman John Simpson of Clemson runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

879. . OG. Tigers . John Simpson. 59. player

Death, taxes, the Seattle Seahawks needing help on the offensive line.

GM John Schneider figures to have plenty of decisions to make upfront with Germain Ifedi and George Fant hitting free agency, in addition to Justin Britt being a potential cap casualty.

The tackle market figures to be pretty dry by the time Seattle’s first-round pick rolls around, so the team could instead address it with one of their second-rounders in Clemson guard John Simpson.

Simpson is a massive human being who was one of Clemson’s most respected players in the locker room during his time on campus. He’s a mauler in the run game and put up excellent athleticism numbers that should firmly put him in the second-round conversation. Along with potential additions in free agency, the addition of Simpson should put the Seahawks in a much better position to protect their franchise quarterback next season.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 30: Chris Moore #7 and Noah Taylor #14 of the Virginia Cavaliers pursue Van Jefferson #12 of the Florida Gators as he runs with the ball at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Florida defeated Virginia 36-28. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /

WR. Gators . Van Jefferson. 64. player. 840.

If there’s ever a draft class to double-dip at wide receiver, this is the one to do it. While Donovan Peoples-Jones is the more raw, athletic prospect, Florida’s Van Jefferson is an absolute technician in the route-running department.

Jefferson wasn’t able to test at the Combine due to a Jones fracture that should set him back around 6-8 weeks, but if his medicals are clear after the fact could be a target for the Seahawks in the back half of the second round.

Aside from filling the need for more depth at wide receiver for Seattle, Jefferson has a fascinating number of connections to the Seahawks. He was a teammate of D.K. Metcalf at the start of his college career at Ole Miss before transferring to Florida. During his high school recruitment, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer was part of the group attempting to lure him to Georgia. And finally, Jefferson’s father, Shawn, (a former NFL receiver and current position coach for the Jets) played for Pete Carroll during his time as head coach of the Patriots.

The selection of Jefferson to Seatle in the second round almost makes too much sense, to be honest.

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