2020 NFL Draft: 20 Bold predictions for first round
By Dan Parzych
19. Becton slips to Seahawks
Will the flagged drug test from the combine end up hurting Mekhi Becton’s draft stock on Thursday?
In recent months, the Louisville star has watched his name rise on numerous draft boards, and while this could very well still turn out to be the case, there is some concern over Becton slipping in the first round.
On a positive note, at least if this were to happen to Becton, there will be numerous teams willing to give the offensive lineman a shot, one of which could be the Seattle Seahawks.
Despite coming up short in the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers in January, the Seahawks once again made it clear they will always be a top contender in the NFC as long as Russell Wilson is healthy enough to play.
The fact that Seattle has only missed the playoffs once over the years since Wilson came on board shows just how special of a quarterback he truly is, but also still needs to make sure the Seahawks provide the proper protection.
Since Becton has been considered a first-round talent for months, a selection like this late on Thursday could turn out to be a steal for Seattle and put the team in great position to earn another trip to the playoffs in 2020.