How good was the Seahawks’ draft class last year? They somehow managed to make lightning strike twice in almost the exact same spot.
11 years after landing future superstar cornerback Richard Sherman at No. 154 overall, they found themselves another in Tariq Woolen last year with the No. 153 pick. This year they’ll have a chance to get another special corner, as the 2023 NFL draft features a relatively strong crop of them. In fact, most draft analysts consider it the deepest position in the entire class.
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