The Seattle Seahawks selected what they hope are their franchise tackles in last year's draft.

They selected Charles Cross No. 9 overall last year, and they selected Abraham Lucas with the 72nd in the third round, as well.

It looked like it had promising results as both young players started off hot, but as the season went on, their play fell off. At the same time, both have a good chance at being foundational pieces.

On the interior, they have Damien Lewis, Evan Brown, and Phil Haynes. Lewis is listed as the best player on the entire line, per PFF. Brown has had some success in the league, but there's a reason Pete Carroll is keeping the battle for the starting center job wide open.

Damien Lewis allowed 19 pressures last season and earned the best PFF run-blocking grade of the group (66.7).

Phil Haynes rotated off the bench at right guard in 2022, and Brown was just signed in free agency from the Detroit Lions. Brown would start 12 games in the 2022 season for the Lions and posted an overall 64.8 grade in that time. 

PFF had the following to say about the Seahawks offensive line as a whole:

Seattle’s line largely rests on the development of its young tackles, Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas. While both played well early, each fell off substantially as their rookie seasons wore on.

If those tackles play well, this ranking is too low. But if they don’t improve, this is a group that could struggle badly given its interior personnel.

If the two young tackles can regain their form Seattle has a crucial part of their offensive line figured out for the long run. No matter what, their offensive weapons, along with Geno Smith will be held back, immensely, if the OL can't get it figured out.

That, along with the questions on the defensive side of the ball, could easily spell doom for a promising Seahawks squad.

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