1. Stone Forsythe was unbelievable value
Here’s how crazy it is that Forsythe was still on the board in the sixth round when Seattle traded up to get him: NFL.com graded him as the sixth-best offensive tackle in the class.
Not that the Seahawks could have known he’d fall so far, but why spend a second- or fourth-round pick on an offensive lineman when you can get one of Forsythe’s caliber in the sixth.
Russell Wilson was feeling the pick.
I can smell what he’s cooking... @stone_forsythe https://t.co/JmywqNnfJe pic.twitter.com/UwqaMmIXzS
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 1, 2021
Forsythe is a giant at 6-foot-8, 307 pounds. He’s big, strong and powerful with skills as a pass protector that far outpace his draft position.
The trouble is, he struggles in the run game, where his height can be a detriment. That’s why it would be wise for the Seahawks to take their time developing him before thrusting him into action.
His potential is great enough for patience to be a virtue.
Of course, that means Forsythe isn’t likely to factor into Seattle’s plans for protecting Wilson this year, but they did trade a fifth-rounder to pick up Gabe Jackson from the Raiders. Being comfortable with Duane Brown and Brandon Shell as tackles means being able to invest in the future with someone like Forsythe.