Seattle Seahawks: 5 Prospects to avoid in 2019 NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 04: Defensive back Byron Murphy of Washington talks to Los Angeles Chargers defensive backs coach Ron Milus during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State

Jeffery Simmons would easily go in the top half of the draft if he was healthy, but he tore his ACL back in February. ACLs aren’t the death sentence for athletes that they used to be, and we’ve seen plenty of players return from ACL injuries, but there’s no reason for Seattle to be the team to take that risk.

Yes, if Simmons comes back and is the great prospect every scout thought he would be, then he would be a steal in the late first round or even the second round if he falls that far. However, that’s a big “if”, and the Seahawks should focus on drafting guaranteed talents.

The Seahawks already have Jarran Reed at one of their two defensive tackle positions, but he’s up for contract after next season and current star edge rusher, Frank Clark, is holding out for a long-term deal. So, Seattle does technically have a need for offensive linemen and Reed really could use an interior running mate, but this draft is so loaded with defensive linemen that there’s no reason for the Seahawks to take the injured player.

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I certainly hope that Simmons makes a full recovery and has a fantastic career in the league, but Seattle needs to make the simple decision. Picking Simmons seems risky and complicated, two things that the Seahawks don’t need in a draft pick.

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