The Seattle Seahawks, with their highest pick in over a decade have selected left tackle Charles Cross from Mississippi State at No. 9 overall in the 2022 NFL draft.
For years now, the biggest knock against the Seahawks has been their chronically underperforming offensive line. Taking the advantage of owning a Top-10 selection in the draft, Seatle has addressed one of its biggest needs in a major way.
This team has had a recent history of questionable first-round draft selections, but with Charles Cross the reaction has been largely positive, especially among the players.
Let’s gooo Big Dog! Time to WORK💪 @CharlesC_67 https://t.co/zsFHGHYLdQ
— Drew Lock (@DrewLock23) April 29, 2022
Yessir!!!! Congrats Charles Cross!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to Seahawks Nation!!
— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) April 29, 2022
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) April 29, 2022
Welcome @CharlesC_67 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 https://t.co/DWMbb2UPlq
— Sidney Jones IV (@SidneyJonesIV) April 29, 2022
— Rashaad Penny (@pennyhendrixx) April 29, 2022
Called that
— Tre Brown (@T_Brown25) April 29, 2022
The Seahawks got themselves an elite pass protector!! Charles Cross has outstanding balance and strike power! pic.twitter.com/RHMa2Nu37S
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) April 29, 2022
Seahawks checking off a position of supreme value and need rather than getting cute >>>
Come on down, Charles Cross. Welcome to Seattle.
Great pick ✅
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) April 29, 2022
Offensive line for the Seahawks. Love it.
— Sami Jarjour (@SamiOnTap) April 29, 2022
Charles Cross was the best pure pass protector in the draft class. A crazy gifted, gliding mover with unbelievable weight distribution, body control, hand usage and reactive athleticism. Way better movement than his testing. #Seahawks got a franchise cornerstone at left tackle!
— Matty F. Brown (@mattyfbrown) April 29, 2022
I can’t believe Seattle actually did the right thing in the first round.
It’s been soooooo long since they’ve made me feel like they’re doing the right thing.
Charles Cross welcome to Seattle.— Dax McCoy 📺 (@DaxGotFacts) April 29, 2022
Charles Cross is a massive value for Seattle at No. 9.
— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) April 29, 2022
With the 9th overall pick in the 2022 #NFLDraft the #Seahawks take Mississippi State Offensive Tackle Charles Cross.
Widely Regarded as a great pass protector, something Seattle sorely needs. @komonews
— Niko Tamurian (@NikoTamurian) April 29, 2022
Good pick
— Ian (@ICC_99) April 29, 2022
