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Seattle Seahawks' 2016 draft class: Analysis, grades, best picks, highlights

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The Seahawks are most excited about second-round pick Jarran Reed, and first rounder Germain Ifedi was probably their riskiest pick, says NFL Nation's Sheil Kapadia. (1:24)

With the 2016 NFL draft now complete, every fan wants to review his or her team's draft. Where were the reaches? Was there enough value? Any potential busts?

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Seattle Seahawks

Scouts Inc. on 2016 class

1 (31): Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M | Highlights

What he brings: There's no question Ifedi has the tools to excel at the NFL level. He's 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds, has 36-inch arms, above-average quickness and explosive tendencies. He lined up at right guard and right tackle, so he's also versatile. The knock against him is he's unpolished, especially in the run game where his pads tend to rise and he doesn't play with great balance.

How he fits: This is a good pick from both value -- Ifedi was No. 29 on our board -- and need standpoints, as addressing the offensive line should be the Seahawks' top priority. While his technique needs work, Ifedi is a versatile player with experience at right guard and right tackle, as well as the length and athletic ability to potentially develop into an effective left tackle. -- Steve Muench


2 (49): Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama | Highlights

What he brings: Reed is the best run-stopping defensive tackle in this class. He plays with excellent leverage and has the anchor, along with the upper-body power, to eat up space as a two-gapper at the next level. He shows heavy and active hands discarding blocks when tied up in a phone booth. He doesn't have great production as a pass-rusher, but he wasn't asked to rush the passer within his defensive scheme at Alabama. Reed has shown the ability to push the pocket from the interior. He will instantly upgrade the interior of the defensive line. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: The 19th ranked player on our board and the top available player, Reed is an excellent value. He also fills a need as Seattle needed to add depth at defensive tackle with Brandon Mebane signing with San Diego and Jordan Hill battling a toe injury late in the 2015 season. Reed is an outstanding run defender whose toughness and strength make him a good for Seattle's stout front, plus he has some upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench


3 (90): C.J. Prosise, RB, Notre Dame | Highlights

What he brings: This former wide receiver takes too long to locate seams and hesitates too much when running between the tackles. In addition, he drops passes he should catch despite his experience at receiver. He's still one of the most intriguing running backs prospects in this class, however. At 6-foot, 220 pounds, he has quick feet for his size. Though he doesn't play quite as fast on tape, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds at the combine so he has upside. -- Steve Muench

How he fits: Prosise adds a home run-hitting element to the Seahawks backfield with excellent top-end speed and versatility in the passing game as a receiver. He helps ease the loss of Marshawn Lynch. -- Kevin Weidl


3 (94): Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio State | Highlights

What he brings: Vannett has prototypical measurables along with above-average athleticism as a two-way Y-tight end. He was not heavily targeted in the Buckeyes' offense due to scheme and the abnormal amount of talent on the offense. He has quality agility for his size and has the ability to create separation in the intermediate-to-underneath part of the field. Vannett also shows the toughness to do the dirty work the position requires, and he is an improved blocker with an above-average inline power base. He has a chance to develop into a quality starting tight end who should be more productive in the NFL.

How he fits: Vannett brings excellent size and athleticism and provides a secondary option at the QB position for Russell Wilson. However, he is one of the better inline blockers in this tight end class and that's where he could have his most impact early on. -- Kevin Weidl


3 (97): Rees Odhiambo, OL, Boise State | Highlights

What he brings: Odhiambo played left tackle as a three-year starter at Boise State. He has marginal arm length (33-1/4) for an offensive tackle and projects better at guard, where he has the potential to develop into a starter and then possibly fill in at right tackle. He has missed at least four games in each of his final three seasons in college, so how he checks out medically will have a big impact on if and where he gets drafted. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: Seattle took two offensive linemen the first two days of the draft, which comes as no surprise considering how much work the Seahawks needed to do up front with quarterback Russell Wilson getting sacked 45 times last year. Odhiambo has had problems staying healthy and he'll likely have to move inside after lining up at tackle at Boise State, but he's a tough run blocker with the potential to develop into an effective starting guard for the Seahawks if the can stay healthy. -- Steve Muench


5 (147): Quinton Jefferson, DT, Maryland | Highlights

What he brings: Jefferson is a three-technique tackle with quickness to penetrate and disrupt on occasion, but he lacks ideal strength and will get engulfed if he doesn't win with initial quickness. He brings more upside as a pass-rusher than a run defender. Jefferson has some durability issues as well, but he has the chance to develop into a quality backup for a base four-man front. -- Kevin Weidl


5 (171): Alex Collins, RB, Arkansas | Highlights

What he brings: Only three SEC running backs have eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in each of their first three seasons. They are Herschel Walker, Darren McFadden and Collins. Collins reads his keys well, gives his blockers time to get into positon and recognizes cutback lanes. He's quick and flashes the ability to shake defenders in confined areas, but he's not fast enough to pull away. In addition, ball security is an issue at times and he's an unproven receiver who has just 27 career catches. -- Steve Muench


6 (215): Joey Hunt, C, TCU | Highlights

What he brings: An undersized center with short arms, Hunt missed three games with an injury last year. He's a three-year starter with good upper-body strength and he moves well on tape. -- Steve Muench


7 (243): Kenny Lawler, WR, California | Highlights

What he brings: Lawler is a long and athletic receiver who possesses a wide catching radius. He lacks ideal top-end speed, but he is a quick, sharp route runner who is able to create separation out of cuts. Lawler possesses long arms, big hands and quality body control to adjust to throws outside of his frame. He needs to continue to add bulk and improve strength to become more consistent in contested situations. The former Jared Goff target has a chance to develop into a reliable No. 3 or No. 4 possession receiver. -- Kevin Weidl


7 (247): Zac Brooks, RB, Clemson

What he brings: An undersized runner who has a nice blend of quickness, speed and versatility in the passing game to develop into a change-of-pace back. -- Kevin Weidl


Mel Kiper's Draft Grade: B+

Kiper: For the second straight year, I'm a big fan of the Seattle draft class. The Seahawks needed to add an offensive lineman or two, and got one with their first-round pick in Germain Ifedi, who is a project for O-line coach Tom Cable at tackle but could move inside to guard early on. The move up to get Jarran Reed is one of the best moments of the draft. Not only is Reed No. 21 on my final Big Board and thus a steal at No. 49, he can be plugged right into the rotation and pick up the departed snaps of Brandon Mebane. C.J. Prosise is a nice weapon because he's a running back who started out at wide receiver, so the hands are good. Nick Vannett is an underrated pass-catcher at tight end, and he actually blocks. Rees Odhiambo is another guy who can compete for a role at guard. Alex Collins is a really good runner who has had some fumbles but can make you miss in a phone booth. I think Quinton Jefferson has a chance to stick at a need position. For a team that's already good, this is a pretty good haul.


Todd McShay's favorite pick

2 (49): Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

Reed was the No. 19 player on my board, but he fell to the second round, likely over concerns about his ability to produce on passing downs. Make no mistake, though, Reed has some upside as a pass-rusher, and he is the best interior run defender in this class. And with the departure of DT Brandon Mebane, the Seahawks had a hole to fill at defensive tackle. The Seahawks also did well to select RB C.J. Prosise and TE Nick Vannett late in the third round. Those were two good value picks.