Seattle Seahawks 2020 NFL Draft grades: Jordyn Brooks leads way

LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Jordyn Brooks #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders on the field during warmups before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on September 30, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma State won the game 41-34. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Darrell Taylor #19 of the Tennessee Volunteers tackles Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Best Pick: Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee

The Seattle Seahawks got a player with first-round athleticism in Taylor. Some mocks had him as a late first-rounder not too long ago, but he slipped right into Pete Carroll’s hands. He will be a huge piece for them with the uncertainty surrounding Jadeveon Clowney.

The Seattle defense is not what it once was, but Taylor may be a player to help bring that culture back. He is fast and will wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks in the NFC West. In a division with Kyler Murray, the speed will be invaluable to the Seattle defense.

Worst Pick: Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech

This pick was so confusing. No one had Brooks ranked this highly entering the NFL Draft, and he surely would have been available later on if Seattle wanted him that badly. The better play would have been to address another need will waiting for Brooks in a later round.

The Seahawks whiffed with this pick, and it’s not even clear how much Brooks will see the field as a defender in 2020.

Grade: C+

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