2019 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Super Bowl 53 edition
By Randy Gurzi
21. Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State
Russell Wilson said 2018 felt like a fresh start, and in many ways it was. The Seattle Seahawks said goodbye to a lot of familiar faces and moved on to new ones. This went on not only with the players, but the coaching staff as well. In fact, there was so much change that many seemed willing to write the Seahawks off.
Despite the turnover, Seattle came out and won 10 games while earning a berth in the playoffs by way of the No. 6 seed. They were unable to beat the Dallas Cowboys, but it still feels like they’re building toward something — rather than tearing everything down. Entering the 2019 NFL Draft, they continue building toward that plan of sustained success by getting Wilson a new No. 1 target in Kelvin Harmon.
During the 2018 season, Tyler Lockett was the top receiver for Seattle and Doug Baldwin was still there to make some clutch plays. However, Baldwin is over 30 and Lockett is better as a No. 2 receiver. Harmon can come in and learn beside the veteran Baldwin and eventually taking his spot opposite Lockett.
While at North Carolina State, Baldwin showed excellent route running skills and soft hands. He went for more than 1,000 yards in each of the past two seasons and has more size than what Wilson is used to at the position — which is a great thing for them.