The Seahawks didn’t have much to look forward to heading into the 2021 NFL draft. Armed with only three picks, they just didn’t have enough resources to address their most pressing roster needs.
It’s a different story going into 2022. While Seattle doesn’t have a first-round pick again, the franchise does currently has six selections, beginning in the second round at No. 41 overall. In round three they pick at No. 72, followed by a fourth-round pick they got from the Jets in the Jamal Adams trade (No. 107 overall), then another fourth-rounder at No. 114, then No. 152 in the fifth and No. 227 in round seven.
One of the areas that Pete Carroll and John Schneider might try to address is their interior offensive line depth – and there’s at least one on their radar.
According to a report by Justin Melo at the Draft Network, the Seahawks were among the teams that met with Georgia State left guard Shamarious Gilmore at the College Gridiron Showcase.
Georgia State OL Shamarious Gilmore ended his #Panthers career by making 51 consecutive starts at the LG position. A versatile and durable OL who had a great showcase at the @CGSAllStar. Gilmore met w/ scouts from #Titans, #Packers, #Colts, #Seahawks and more in attendance.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) February 17, 2022
Seattle already has a decent starting left guard in Damien Lewis. However, top LG backup Phil Haynes is about to become a free agent, as is C/LG Ethan Pocic.
Gilmore (6-foot-3, 295 pounds) has five years of experience and was a two-time first-team All-Sun Belt lineman.
GASt LG Shamarious Gilmore isn't the biggest of OL but likes to impose his will on DL with a strong base and upper body. Good quicks off the snap to get his hands up and control his man. Adept combo to a 2nd DL or LB. Reliable player going into 5th year as a starter. #SnapScout22 pic.twitter.com/WI6cOS3xvd
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) July 11, 2021
