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Q&A: Answering the Hawks' most pressing questions entering draft

Seahawks general manager John Schneider, left, and head coach Pete Carroll at the team’s annual pre-draft news conference Monday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)
Seahawks general manager John Schneider, left, and head coach Pete Carroll at the team's annual pre-draft news conference Monday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)

From the scramble to sign undrafted free agents in the immediate aftermath to what kind of draft capital Seattle has, Bob Condotta answers eight pressing questions entering the first round Thursday night.

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Huskies defensive back Taylor Rapp celebrates sacking Fighting Hawks quarterback Nate Ketteringham in the first quarter as the University of Washington Huskies take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks for their home opener at Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday September 8, 2018. 207735

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Washington quarterback Jake Browning readies a pass during an NFL football Pro Day at the school Monday, April 1, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) WAET101

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FILE – In this March 1, 2019, file photo, Washington State offensive lineman Andre Dillard runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Dillard is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) NYPK245 NYPK245

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Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson and General Manager John Schneider give a press conference at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Earlier this week, Wilson and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension and $65 million signing bonus. The deal keeps him with the Seahawks through the 2023 season and makes him the highest-paid player in the history of the NFL. 209957

The Seahawks’ top draft classes, best players and biggest busts under Pete Carroll and John Schneider

Frank Clark goes off the field after Thursday’s win over the Packers. The Green Bay Packers played the Seattle Seahawks in Thursday Night Football November 15, 2018, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. 208498
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Seattle had its greatest NBA moment since Sonics left when Damian Lillard waved ‘goodbye’ to OKC

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Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson and General Manager John Schneider give a press conference at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Earlier this week, Wilson and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension and $65 million signing bonus. The deal keeps him with the Seahawks through the 2023 season and makes him the highest-paid player in the history of the NFL. 209957

The Seahawks’ top draft classes, best players and biggest busts under Pete Carroll and John Schneider

As John Schneider and Pete Carroll enter their 10th draft, Bob Condotta reviews the nine that have come before it, ranking the overall classes as well as some of the individual picks.

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A background in competitive dance and kung fu, among other things, contributed to redshirt freshman cornerback Kyler Gordon's unique athletic package. Now Gordon's goal is to crack the starting rotation in Washington's deep defensive secondary.

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Russell Wilson and the Seahawks won 21-7 over Minnesota Monday night. The Minnesota Vikings played the Seattle Seahawks in Monday Night Football December 10, 2018 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. 208692
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Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (20) is caught by Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) after a long 3rd quarter running play as the Los Angeles Rams play the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles CA, on November 11, 2018. 208243

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Monday, April 15, 2019 University of Washington OLB Joe Tryon pushing a sled during the beginning of Spring Practice at Husky Stadium. 209923

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Mariners

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Storm fans react to the choice of Ezi Magbegor from Australia with the 12th pick in Wednesday’s WNBA Draft. Ozzie’s on lower Queen Anne hosted Storm fans Wednesday come to see who the team would draft in the 2019 WNBA draft. The Storm chose Ezi Magbefor, a forward out of Australia. Photographed Wednesday, April 10, 2019. 209870

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Redmond outfielder Haley Hanson connects for a single during a softball game against Issaquah, Monday, April 22, 2019 in Redmond. 209995

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High Schools Sports Photos & Video

Eastlake’s Mae Bryant gets a piece of the net for herself after defeating Lewis and Clark for the 4A Girls title. Eastlake played Lewis and Clark in the Girls 4A State Basketball Championship Game Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Tacoma Dome. 209429
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Photos: State track and field championships  VIEW

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Washington State new head men’s basketball coach Kyle Smith, center, poses with athletic director Patrick Chun, left, and school President Kirk Schulz during a news conference on Monday, April 1, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (Geoff Crimmins/Moscow-Pullman Daily News via AP) IDMOS103 IDMOS103

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University of Washington Rowing 2019 Class Day on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear/Red Box Pictures)

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Mariners short stop Tim Beckham after his solo homer in the second inning which sparked a rally for M’s during the home opener against Boston, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
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Washington Huskies guard Matisse Thybulle walks off the bus into the arena before the Huskies take on the USC Trojans for the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday March 14, 2019. 209619
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