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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 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Amara Darboh (82) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 51-14. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Amara Darboh (82) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 51-14. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick No. 106: Amara Darboh, WR – Michigan

The Seattle Seahawks bookend their North Carolina lineman with Michigan players. After grabbing Delano Hill a few picks earlier, Seattle dipped into Ann Arbor again to select a wide receiver.

Amara Darboh isn’t a guy that’s going to jump out on the stat sheet. In his three years of starting, never once did he catch more than 60 balls in a season. He also never hit the eight touchdown mark. Scouts fall in love with his build, though. He has pro-ready size. He stands at 6-2, and has a very solid build for a wide receiver. He’s a dependable possession wide receiver. He’s also a very safe pick here.

B. . WR. Michigan. AMARA DARBOH

The Seahawks get a B for this one. Darboh is going to make a good addition to their receiving core, and give Russell Wilson a dependable target on the outside. He’ll complete Seattle’s speedier receivers well, and they should cover for Darboh’s shortcomings.

Speaking of which, let’s just touch on those. Darboh is not a hands-catcher. Usually he’ll let the ball hit him in the numbers before securing the catch. He also doesn’t have much run after catch ability. Essentially, what you see is what you get here. But that’s certainly not a bad thing.

Next: 2017 NFL Draft: Every Day 2 Pick, Instant Analysis

The Seattle Seahawks certainly did a good job drafting on Day 2. They didn’t reach too bad on any picks, and addressed several needs and built some solid depth. Here’s to hoping they do well again on Day 3.

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