The Seahawks are doing their due diligence on their preferred prospects ahead of the 2023 NFL draft. The latest news is that they will be hosting Utah offensive lineman Braeden Daniels for an official top-30 visit, according to Justin Melo at the Draft Network.
Daniels’ best selling point is that he has experience lining up all over the place, having started at least 11 games each at left guard, right tackle and left tackle for the Utes. That kind of versatility is always a premium for teams that need depth at multiple spots up front. Daniels has also been stout in pass protection, allowing only five sacks in almost 1,400 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
At the Scouting Combine, Daniels checked in at 6-foot-4, 294 pounds with 33″ arms and 9.375″ hands. He tested well athletically, posting a 40-yard dash time just under five seconds, plus a 30.5″ vertical.
Here’s a look at the tape.
Braeden Daniels (LT 71) caught my eye in this Florida game
Can you guess how?! pic.twitter.com/iBiSmphToB
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) February 7, 2023
Braeden Daniels (#71) can move pic.twitter.com/99Hd4V64hH
— Joel Chandler (@BengalScoutJoel) March 2, 2023
Utah G/T Braeden Daniels is such an explosive player. Here he is (LT#71) exploding off the LOS and getting to the boundary to make a nice block. Notice how smooth he looks on this rep. He’ll be an excelling pulling guard at the next level. #Browns
pic.twitter.com/mYZ0o2SoxO— Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) March 25, 2023
Nice, easy management of a stunt from Braeden Daniels (LT, #71).
Sees the EDGE come across the line and easily feels the guard trade the DT onto him, then takes him wide of the pocket. Clean tape. pic.twitter.com/o9HZhCX5q7
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) February 20, 2023
Braeden Daniels (LT, #71) and the Utah OLine blow open the back door for a walk-in touchdown on this goal line play.
Daniels has a size advantage over his defense and just completely blows him off the ball. pic.twitter.com/LAGo7Q5jR5
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) February 20, 2023
