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Reviewing all 9 of their picks in the 2022 NFL draft

The 2022 NFL draft has come to an end.

Here is a review of all nine selections the Seattle Seahawks made over the last three days.

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Pick No. 9: Mississippi State OT Charles Cross

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Measurables: 6-foot-5, 307 pounds, 34.5″ arms, 10.75″ hands

Projection: As a top-10 overall selection in the draft, Cross doesn’t need to worry about his snapcount even as a rookie. He should start Week 1 at left tackle for the Seahawks, taking the place of veteran Duane Brown – who is 36 years old and still a free agent. Cross is by far the most-qualified lineman on the roster to take over on the blindside.

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Pick No. 40: Minnesota EDGE Boye Mafe

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Measurables: 6-foot-4, 261 pounds, 32.625″ arms, 9.875″ hands

Projection: Mafe should see serious playing time right away, earning snaps on the high end of Seattle’s edge rotation behind free agent pickup Uchenna Nwosu and the rising Darrell Taylor. Much will depend on whether or not the team re-signs Carlos Dunlap, though.

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Pick No. 41: Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III

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Measurables: 5-foot-9, 211 pounds, 30.375″ arms, 9.5″ hands

Projection: The Seahawks probably wouldn’t have drafted Walker if they were sure about Chris Carson being able to play again. That means Walker should most likely get No. 2 featured rusher reps behind Rashaad Penny. If Alex Collins isn’t re-signed, Walker’s role is secured.

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Pick No. 72: Washington State OT Abraham Lucas

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Measurables: 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, 33.875″ arms, 10.5″ hands

Projection: Right tackle is another potential sore point after Brandon Shell was allowed to hit free agency. Taking Lucas gives Seattle another strong…

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