Seahawks Draft: Top 10 Offensive Players Left Entering Day Three

Now holding six picks in the final four rounds, the Seattle Seahawks hope to strike gold once again with late-round prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Reporter Corbin Smith details his best remaining offensive prospects rolling into day three.

After landing top cornerback and receiver prospects in Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba with two first-round picks on Thursday night and adding edge rusher Derick Hall and running back Zach Charbonnet on day two, the Seattle Seahawks should have an equally final four rounds in the 2023 NFL Draft with six picks remaining.

Which offensive prospects could be in consideration for general manager John Schneider and Pete Carroll on Saturday? Here are my top 10 available prospects still on the board with reported visits and scouting reports:

40. Dawand Jones, T, Ohio State

A multi-year starter for the Buckeyes, the massive 6-8, 374-pound Jones garnered Second-Team All-Big Ten honors each of the past two seasons. While his athleticism may be limited and his footwork will require a bit of coaching to reach his potential in the NFL, his rare 36 3/8-inch arms and mountain-like frame give him a major advantage working against speed and power rushers, as evidenced by giving up only four pressures on 349 pass blocking plays in 2022.

75. Emil Ekiyor Jr., G, Alabama

A three-year starter for the Crimson Tide, Ekiyor will enter the league with an immense amount of experience after performing at a high level in the SEC. While he's shorter than teams typically prefer and won't consistently knock defenders off the ball with power, he has near 34-inch arms that he uses effectively with a commanding punch off the snap and his thick build serves him well in the leverage battle in pass pro and run blocking. A quality athlete who has been tested by the best of the best, he should be penciled in as a day one starter candidate with plenty of scheme versatility.

89. Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State

While undersized at only 303 pounds, Wypler has more than functional athleticism executing reach blocks, pulling on counter and power, and climbing to the second level. He isn't an enforcer at the line of scrimmage and rarely wins with power or strength at the point of attack, but he understands the art of body positioning and sterling pass pro against speed and power should make him one of the first centers to fly off the board on day two.

99. Kenny McIntosh, RB, Georgia

A jack of all trades and master of none in the backfield, McIntosh won't run away from defenders and doesn't have enough pop behind his pads at 204 pounds to consistently live between the tackles either. But he does have quality contact balance to bounce off of tackles at the second level, surprises with his juice running off tackle, and finishes most of his runs with authority. Add in his quality hands as a receiver and he has a shot to be a back who has a more productive NFL career than college.

110. Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas

Stuck in the shadow of Robinson, Johnson never got a chance to be the feature back in Austin, but he still rushed for 2,190 yards in his four-year career with the Longhorns and averaging 5.6 yards per carry, he finished in the top 10 in yards after contact per attempt (4.28), using his 223-pound frame to consistently break tackles. He also did damage with soft hands out of the backfield, catching 56 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns, making him an appealing three-down back on day three.

112. Olu Oluwatimi, C, Michigan

Though he's not a mauler and athletic limitations could create scheme questions, Oluwatimi is capable of creating displacement at the line of scrimmage with a strong initial punch and has enough lateral quickness to excel as a zone blocker. In pass protection, he's astute at calling out blitzes and setting calls for the rest of the offensive line with over 3,500 snaps at the college level. Such experience in a pro style offense should allow him to start immediately as a fringe day two prospect.

113. Braedan Daniels, G, Utah

An intriguing prospect with enough length to play tackle or guard, Daniels offsets small 9 3/8-inch hands with aggressive, quick punches and quick feet to stay in front of rushers, as evidenced by allowing just five sacks on nearly 1,500 pass protection reps. He lacks the girth to dominate opponents in the run game and can get caught leaning as he prepares to fire his hands, but he's a plus athlete with great later quickness and mobility that caters well to zone blocking. Assuming he slides inside, he's a tested commodity with fringe day two value.

114. Charlie Jones, WR, Purdue

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Despite being on the smaller side at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, Jones runs routes with fearlessness to the teeth of the defense and excels at making tough contested catches. Though he's not a burner and won't consistently separate with athleticism, he's crisp route runner who moves smoothly out of his breaks, knows how to get open against different coverages, and exhibits soft, reliable hands. Add in his kick and punt returning experience and he has a chance to be a day three steal.

116. Warren McClendon, G/T, Georgia

A multi-year starter for the two-time defending champions, McClendon has hovered under the radar with Broderick Jones garnering most of the draft attention. Though far from an enforcer at 306 pounds, he cements a solid anchor against bull rushers and works diligently snap-to-snap with active hands, which helped offset footwork and lateral movement concerns that could be problematic staying at tackle. He will need to add mass to play guard in the NFL, but that may be the best fit for the blue collar blocker as an early day three selection.

176. Payne Durham, Purdue

One of the fastest risers in the 2023 draft class, Payne proved to be a pain for opponents to cover in the Big Ten, breaking out with 54 receptions for 550 yards and eight touchdowns, tied for the second-most by a tight end in the country. Providing reliable hands, he blocked better than expected at the Senior Bowl, a positive sign for his prospects. Subpar athletic testing may put a limit on his potential as a receiver, but he could be a mid-day three pick ready to contribute immediately.

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