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2017 NFL Draft Grades: Seattle Seahawks Day 2 Picks

By Jimmy Long

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) gestures to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) gestures to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Seth Collins (4) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines safety Delano Hill (44) in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Seth Collins (4) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines safety Delano Hill (44) in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick No. 95: Delano Hill, S – Michigan

The Seattle Seahawks decided to jump in on the run on Michigan players, grabbing themselves Delano Hill. After watching starting free safety Earl Thomas suffer a gruesome leg injury that ultimately derailed their season, Seattle is wise to add safety depth.

The only issue with that plan is that Hill isn’t a free safety. Not even close. While he managed to pluck three interceptions his senior year, Hill isn’t the best cover man. In fact, he’s a borderline liability.

The plus side, Hill is an excellent tackler. Play him in the box, and he’ll come downhill and hit someone. Hard. He’ll be able to fill the box safety role of Kam Chancellor, and very well at that. One thing that Hill lacks is forced fumbles. For a guy that’s around the ball so much, I’d expect more fumbles.

B-. . SS. Michigan. DELANO HILL

The Seahawks get a B- for this pick, mostly because of Hill’s limitations in coverage. Luckily, Hill will largely serve a reserve role early on in his career. But the Seahawks definitely got some value with this pick.

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