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Seattle Seahawks: 7-Round 2019 mock draft after Wild Card Round loss

By Cody Williams

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Round 3: Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia

The offensive line for the Seattle Seahawks has no doubt been a point of concern for them in many recent years. There have been far too many instances of Russell Wilson having to run for his life just to make something positive happen on a given play. That’s not a recipe for success and, in truth, the talent level with the Seattle offensive line is still not much to write home about.

Having said that, the Seahawks made one of the most underrated assistant coaching hires heading into the 2018 season with Mike Solari as the offensive line coach. While he didn’t have tremendous talent to work with, the Seahawks line played by far the best that they have in some time under his direction, which helped the team ultimately avoid a down year and establish their newfound run game.

While that’s all great, Solari’s job and the plight of the Seattle offense with Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and Mike Davis leading the way would be easier if they were able to bring more talent onto the offensive line, particularly at tackle. West Virginia product Yodny Cajuste could be the perfect man for that job.

Cajuste is a powerful player on the edge of the line that wins with his strength and punch. He’s not a great athlete nor is he exceptionally quick. However, for what the Seahawks like to do in their run game and how they play right now as a whole, he’d be an ideal fit for them and a talent upgrade on either the right or left side of the line.

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