After sitting out the first round, the Seahawks will finally be on the clock on Friday night.
What will they do with No. 56? And will they find a way to add to their pick total in either the second or third round?
We’ve got you covered. Follow along throughout the weekend as our staff of reporters offers the latest on the Seahawks and the rest of the league throughout the 2021 draft.
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Draft times
2nd-3rd rounds: Friday, 4 p.m. PT
4th-7th rounds: Saturday, 9 a.m. PT
TV/Radio/Stream:
ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
Seahawks draft picks:
2nd round, pick No. 56: WR D’Wayne Eskridge, Western Michigan
4th round, pick No. 129
7th round, pick No. 250
John Schneider and Pete Carroll speak after Day 2
John Schneider with some thoughts on D’Wayne Eskridge. pic.twitter.com/R95UQ4isO8
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Seahawks GM John Schneider said the Seahawks were close to making a trade to move down but it fell apart at last minute. But also said they really liked Eskridge and wanted to get him saying "he was our guy.''
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
At least it's unanimous which pick of the Seahawks everyone likes the best so far.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Drew Dalman has been a popular pick to Seattle, not that that means anything. But an OL, specifically a center, obviously makes some sense. https://t.co/N2T9eIqWoL
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Thus concludes the third round. Expect Keith Taylor to be drafted by [TEAM] in [ROUND] tomorrow.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) May 1, 2021
One more pick and then draft is over for tonight.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
ESPN's Louis Riddick: "D’Wayne Eskridge will absolutely eat you up in a hurry with his speed. He is a flash. Down at the Senior Bowl, all I saw him do was spin defensive backs around — over and over and over again. He’s just a big play waiting to happen." https://t.co/bFw4VjiHjO
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) May 1, 2021
NFC West watch: 49ers and Rams add linebackers late in third
Round 3, Pick 102 overall: @49ers select @UMichFootball CB Ambry Thomas #NFLDraft https://t.co/SOfDf6YBM2
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) May 1, 2021
Round 3, Pick 103 overall: @RamsNFL select @GamecockFB LB Ernest Jones #NFLDraft https://t.co/vdFN9HxOsI
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) May 1, 2021
Louis Riddick just called Elijah Molden "an absolute jedi of the slot."
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) May 1, 2021
If you’re a DB at Washington you’re good with me.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) May 1, 2021
E3!!!!! Yessirrrrr. I’ll be seeing you on Sunday’s captain
— Trent McDuffie (@trent_mcduffie) May 1, 2021
Former Husky DB Elijah Molden drafted by Titans at No. 100
Elijah Molden is a football player.
Of course, that’s the cliché when a player may not fit into one particular position, or when his 40-yard dash time or measurables can’t match his impact.
But for Molden, the cliché is entirely accurate.
On Friday, the two-time Pro Football Focus second-team All-American was taken by the Tennessee Titans with the 100th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was also the third Husky off the board, following outside linebacker Joe Tryon (No. 32 to Tampa Bay) and defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (No. 41 to Detroit).
Will any more Huskies be drafted tonight?
Ten more picks left in the third round. Will Elijah Molden or Keith Taylor be picked? Maybe! I'll let you know.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) May 1, 2021
49ers take Ohio State RB Trey Sermon at No. 88 in third round
The 49ers are taking Ohio State RB Trey Sermon.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 1, 2021
The Rams trade the 88th pick to 49ers for pick Nos. 117 and 121 in fourth round
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) May 1, 2021
couldn't be a better landing spot for Sermon than SF
— Danny Kelly (@DannyBKelly) May 1, 2021
Trey Sermon winds up on a team where he may not be "the guy" this year, but he'll earn significant time splitting it with Mostert and eventually, if not sooner, winds up the lead back.
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) May 1, 2021
Maybe it’s nothing, but in one of his answers Eskridge misspoke and said when he saw “the Rams calling” and then corrected himself. The Rams picked a WR right after 🤔 I believe the Seahawks grabbed a guy the Rams really wanted #NFLDraft
— Mike Lefko (@MikeLefko) May 1, 2021
Watch: Seahawks call D'Wayne Eskridge before selecting him
These calls are what it's all about. ☎️@allaroundplays gets his draft day call from John Schneider and @PeteCarroll. pic.twitter.com/4G9uiXVrmf
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 1, 2021
D'Wayne Eskridge meets with media over Zoom
Newest Seahawk D’Wayne Eskridge meeting media via Zoom now. pic.twitter.com/qZ1amGCh4a
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
According to Sports Info Soluations, 488 of Eskridge's 784 receiving yards last year came after the catch. So, sounds like a pretty good fit for what new OC Shane Waldron's offense. https://t.co/E0Mw9AuHSl
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Eskridge also started four games at corner for Western Michigan in his career and some felt he had NFL ability at that position. So a pretty versatile, athletic player that Seahawks may have some options with. CB history undoubtedly will help with special teams coverage, as well.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Seahawks give Russell Wilson another option at WR with D'Wayne Eskridge
The Seahawks did not get Russell Wilson a lineman with their first pick in the 2021 draft.
But they did get him some help in the form of a receiver, D’Wayne Eskridge of Western Michigan.
Listed at 5-9, 188 pounds, Eskridge will add speed to Seattle’s offense and clocked in 4.39 in the 40.
Eskridge played in the slot 30% of the time last season at Western Michigan, according to Sports Info Solutions, when he caught 34 passes for 784 yards and eight touchdowns.
He averaged 23 yards per reception last season.
Also, he was one of just 11 players in FBS with three or more kickoff returns of at least 40 yards.
Eskridge will compete with holders on the roster such as Freddie Swain, Penny Hart and John Ursua to be the third receiver after Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.
Seahawks draft WR D'Wayne Eskridge at No. 56
Ran a 4.39 40. Listed at just under 5-9. Played in slot 30 percent of time last season. Also can be a return man.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
The pick is in ‼
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 1, 2021
Welcome to Seattle, D'Wayne Eskridge! pic.twitter.com/uFHZ7JGqev
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) May 1, 2021
The Seahawks are on the clock
TV is two picks behind but the Seahawks are officially ON THE CLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
The wait is over. The @Seahawks are on the clock with the 56th overall pick! #GoHawks
— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) May 1, 2021
Two picks away ...
Titans taking OL Dillon Radunz. Another popular player to mock to the Seahawks. Seattle now two away.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
I, too, am not an elite bender, as they just said of Samuel Cosmi, who is going to WFT at 51. However, I could possibly have the ability to go on an elite bender.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Seahawks are five picks away
Five more picks and then Seahawks on the clock. Centers such as Humphrey and Myers still on board. As is OT Radunz, among others.... https://t.co/PaXodabJmx
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
NFC West watch: 49ers take guard at No. 48, Cardinals take WR at 49
Cardinals take 5-foot-7 WR Rondale Moore at 49. I was ready to hit send on the photo assignment to get a picture of him standing next to DK Metcalf. Oh well. Still some good WRs left if Seattle wants to go that route.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
49ers add to offensive line with guard Aaron Banks of Notre Dame.
— Corbin Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) May 1, 2021
Cardinals take WR Rondale Moore in the second round
— katherine fitzgerald (@kfitz134) May 1, 2021
Seahawks eight picks away...
49ers on clock at 48. Seahawks eight picks away. #unlesstheytradeetcetcandallthat
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Jaguars taking possible Seahawks target
Goes at 45. Player I thought Seahawks might take a shot on at 56. https://t.co/xmthif6NDk
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Dallas taking CB Kelvin Joseph. All the centers stay available.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) May 1, 2021
Fairly quick pace to second round so far. Seahawks may pick around 6 or so at this rate.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
More on Lions' selection of UW DT Levi Onwuzurike at No. 41
Levi Onwuzurike did not want to settle for second.
At his pro day last month, the former UW standout stated a desire to be the first defensive tackle taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
“I think that’s how it should be, 100%,” Onwuzurike said, when asked about the possibility of being a first-round pick. “I think I’m the best d-tackle in the draft. The best d-tackle in the draft should go in the first round. It’s something that’s important to me. But at the end of the day, I’m going to just ball wherever I go.”
He’s going to Detroit.
UW's Levi Onwuzurike heading to Detroit
Looks like Levi's coming off the board https://t.co/liySQxfpjJ
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) April 30, 2021
2nd Husky taken in draft, both in the top 41. Two DTs have now gone in second round. https://t.co/sGWI93zZcS
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
No. 38, Patriots (trade): DT Christian Barmore
Levi Onwuzurike will not be the first defensive tackle off the board. https://t.co/lYBMVL7GHk
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) April 30, 2021
No. 36, Dolphins: DB Jevon Holland
With the No. 36 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @MiamiDolphins select DB Jevon Holland!
— NFL (@NFL) April 30, 2021
📺: 2021 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/qTgYKxQrPW
Broncos trade up to take RB Javonte Williams at No. 35
Falcons trade: Pick 35, 219
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 30, 2021
Broncos trade: Pick 40, 114
No. 33, Jaguars: CB Tyson Campbell
And on a more serious note, he will join with former Seahawk Shaquill Griffin to bolster Jacksonville's secondary.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
With the No. 33 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @Jaguars select CB Tyson Campbell!
— NFL (@NFL) April 30, 2021
📺: 2021 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/tNahuz6Ay2
Which Huskies will be picked on Day 2?
Alright folks, let's see what happens tonight. I'd expect Levi Onwuzurike and Elijah Molden to jump off the board, and possibly Keith Taylor, too.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) April 30, 2021
Seahawks thoughts before Day 2 kicks off ...
10 minutes to start of round 2 of NFL draft. I think there's a good chance Seahawks stay at 56 and use it. But if they don't, worth noting that the lowest Seattle has ever made a first pick in the draft was in 2015, with Frank Clark at 63 overall.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
A new name to keep an eye on for Seahawks at No. 56
Charles Davis of NFL Network giving a name as a possibility for Seattle at 56 I haven't heard much --- Stanford WR Simi Fehoko. Listed at 6-3, 227 and played quite a bit in slot for Cardinal.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
Packers drafted Alexander with 18th pick in 2018 that they got from Seahawks, who traded down and took Penny at 27. BUT, Seattle basically (there was another trade down) got three more picks out of that deal that turned into Rasheem Green, Jacob Martin and Alex McGough. https://t.co/EfuOXtSZ9L
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
Mack Strong to announce Seahawks pick tonight. https://t.co/s3PgiwgGrn
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
As @RobRang noted in our pre-draft Zoom this week, an interesting aspect of assuming the Seahawks will trade down is the Rams holding pick 57. Would Seattle want to risk handing a division rival a player they like as well? https://t.co/RPi1in5EFc
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) April 30, 2021
I'm on a Zoom call with these guys. pic.twitter.com/U6KzaoCANh
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) April 30, 2021
Rondale Moore could be a lot of fun for the Seahawks ... https://t.co/Mfsj9OCQHu
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 30, 2021
Seahawks have to be pleased with QB situation compared to NFC West after first round
On Wednesday, the Seahawks’ top brass, Pete Carroll and John Schneider, made the case that their relationship with Russell Wilson is all patched up. The Seahawks are ready to thrive with him, they said.
The NFL draft kicked off Thursday following a tweetstorm of massive proportions regarding the volatile status of reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers, and fevered analysis of how it affected the plight of the quarterback-seeking San Francisco 49ers.
That helped a surprising phenomenon came into focus, even if a Rodgers trade to San Francisco (or anywhere else, so far) never did.
The Seahawks, who spent much of their offseason listening to rampant speculation about a rift with Wilson — much of generated by the words and actions of Wilson himself and his camp — nevertheless have the most stable quarterback situation in the division.
And the best.
After watching from the sidelines during the first round, the Seahawks could take one of these players in the second
For once this offseason, the NFL had a soap opera of a day that for once didn’t feature the Seahawks, not even in a cameo appearance, let alone a starring role.
Instead, while the NFL draft kicked off amid the stunning rumors of Aaron Rodgers wanting out of Green Bay, the Seahawks, as expected, did nothing other than signing veteran defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche, a move already in the works, and watched as the first round went on without them.
That’s because Seattle entered the draft with just three picks, and none until 56 in the second round, due to four trades the team made over the last 12 months. That included trading first- and third-round picks in the 2021 draft to the Jets in exchange for safety Jamal Adams last July.
The Jets on Thursday traded both of those picks to the Vikings in a deal to move up from 23 to 14 in order to take USC guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The Vikings used the 23rd pick to take left tackle Christian Darrisaw of Virginia Tech.
The Seahawks, meanwhile, will for now be more than content with Adams and hoping to get some good players on the final two days, having apparently never been tempted to try to land a first-rounder somehow this year.
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