2023 Mock Draft: Seahawks move to No. 1 for the best player in the 2023 class
1. Seattle Seahawks (from Chicago Bears): Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia
Seattle would obviously have to be all in on Geno Smith for this to happen, and there are multiple reasons for them to be. The thing about Carter that puts him above most players at his position, college or pro, is the complete skill set. Carter can wind by blockers with estimable power, killer speed and quickness, and an impressive technique palette which should be even better with the benefit of NFL coaching. As for the idea that an edge-rusher would be more valuable to any team... well, remember the current priority on interior pass rush, and consider that Carter can also demolish offensive lines from the edge. When you're 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, that's kind of terrifying, and it's one of many reasons I see a lot of Aaron Donald in Carter's game. Kentucky's Will Levis discovered that to his consternation last season. https://twitter.com/NFL_DougFarrar/status/1617864264789938176
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