The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2023 NFL Draft with a few questions. But, the team seems to have loved what they saw in Devon Witherspoon, who was their No. 5 selection in Thursday's affair. They followed that pick with the selection of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba at pick No. 20, a needed third wide receiver alongside the established stars DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. 



That then led to the Seahawks selecting outside linebacker Derick Hall and running back Zach Charbonnet on Day 2.  With their first pick on Day 3, the Seattle Seahawks added Anthony Bradford, an offensive guard out of LSU. In the fifth round, Seattle drafted defensive end Mike Morris and center Olusegun Oluwatimi. In the sixth round, Seattle drafted safety Jerrick Reed II. The Seahawks' final pick in the draft was Kenny McIntosh, a running back out of Georgia.  



So, who are the newest Seahawks from the 2023 NFL Draft? Let's take a look and find out.

Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Class

Seattle Seahawks, No. 5 overall: CB Devon Witherspoon

Though CB Devon Witherspoon is a bit undersized (5-foot-11, 181 pounds), he represents the needed help in the secondary that will make all the difference moving forward. At Illinois, Witherspoon played in all 13 games his freshman year, recording 33 tackles. After recording 33 tackles and two interceptions in seven games in 2020, Witherspoon had a breakout in 2021, netting 52 tackles, nine passes defended, and one interception. He finished his collegiate career with 42 tackles and three interceptions in 2022.

Seattle Seahawks, No. 20 overall: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

A wide receiver out of Ohio State, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s game brings a polish to the third receiver slot that has been in question for years in Seattle. Smith-Njigba is tough in the middle of the defense and has proven he can make catches in congestion. His most impressive skill is his impressive catch radius, that can make him a difference maker at the NFL level. 

Seattle Seahawks, No. 37 overall: OLB Derick Hall

Derick Hall, who played four seasons with the Tigers, racked up 146 total tackles and 19.5 sacks in 40 career games. At 6-foot-3, 256-pound, Hall is a proven leader, and his role grew each year he played at Auburn. He is a proven high-character individual.  And he should be able step into the NFL and quickly adjust, while also providing some early dividends.

Seattle Seahawks, No. 52 overall: RB Zach Charbonnet

Charbonnet is a hard runner who burst on the scene at UCLA. He can slip tackles in the open field. Consistency will be the major question, but he can be a hammer into — and through — contact when he has a clear point of entry. Seattle now has a dangerous one-two running back punch with Kenneth Walker III in the mix. 

Seattle Seahawks, No. 108 overall: OG Anthony Bradford

Bradford was a two-year starter within LSU’s balanced offensive approach and zone-based run scheme. Bradford finished his career with 17 total starts primarily at right guard, including 12 starts in 2022 (11 at RG, one at LT). In the run game, Bradford brings outstanding girth and power to deliver knock-backs and immediate displacement at the point of attack on double-teams and down blocks.

Seattle Seahawks, No. 123 overall: DT Cameron Young

Young is a stay at home run-stuffer. He lacks impressive pursuit speed, but he’ll still flow east to west to reach the football and join gang tackles. Young is more of a pocket pusher than a pocket collapser and doesn’t display a clear pass rush plan. But, on the surface, he is exactly what Seattle needs. 

Seattle Seahawks, No. 151 overall: DE Mike Morris

Morris can cross the offensive tackles’ face rushing the passer. He doesn’t have overwhelming speed-to-power, but he generates push and gets off blocks. As a run defender, Morris has the size and length to set the edge. He chases with good effort as well.

Seattle Seahawks, No. 154 overall: C Olusegun Oluwatimi

Oluwatimi was a four-year starter and a powerful finisher. He shows excellent awareness in pass protection. Oluwatimi senses late arrivals and does a good job of getting back into position to prevent leakage.

Seattle Seahawks, No. 198 overall: S Jerrick Reed II

Reed is an athletic safety prospect. His game boats versatility. And he is an  outstanding run defender because he quickly locates the ball handler and makes plays up the field. He adds depth to Seattle’s defensive back position group. 

Seattle Seahawks, No. 237 overall: RB Kenny McIntosh

McIntosh led Georgia with 1,334 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns last season, averaging 6.94 yards per touch. He ended his career with 279 carries for 1,582 yards, and 16 touchdowns along with 76 catches for 861 yards, and four touchdowns. He is a do-it-all style running back, who is a threat in the pass-catching game as well. 

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• Round 1, Pick 5: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
• Round 1, Pick 20: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State 
• Round 2, Pick 37: OLB Derick Hall, Auburn
• Round 2, Pick 52: RB Zach Charbonnet, UCLA
• Round 4, Pick 108: OG Anthony Bradford, LSU
• Round 4, Pick 123: DT Cameron Young, Mississippi State
• Round 5, Pick 151: DE Mike Morris, Michigan 
• Round 5, Pick 154: C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
• Round 6, Pick 198: S Jerrick Reed II, New Mexico
• Round 7, Pick 237: RB Kenny McIntosh, Georgia

The Skinny: Overall, Seattle walked away addressing most of the team's most glaring needs: wide receiver, interior offensive line, and defensive line. They also managed to bolster the secondary with Devon Witherspoon. The most head-scratching move was drafting running back Zach Charbonnet, but the offense now possesses a unique one-two punch out of the backfield. And at the end of the draft, Seattle added a fourth-round level talent in running back Kenny McIntosh out of Georgia.