The struggling offensive line is the biggest weakness for the 4-5 Seattle Seahawks. The offense has forfeited a sixth-worst 28 sacks heading into the Week 10 bye. Starting quarterback Geno Smith has been pressured on 153 of his dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.
The right side of the offensive line has particularly been an issue. Right guard Anthony Bradford has allowed 24 pressures, second-most among 113 qualifying guards. Bradford has also been whistled for a position-high nine penalties, and he’s allowed five sacks, ranking 110th out of 113. Yet rookie blocker Christian Haynes hasn’t been successful in dethroning him for a starting role.
Right tackle has been equally as questionable. With preferred starter Abe Lucas still on the Physically Unable To Perform (PUP) list, the Seahawks have played three different players there, due to additional injuries and underperformance. George Fant and Stone Forsythe have been particularly disappointing, thrusting Day Three rookie Mike Jerrell into action.
It’s no surprise that an NFL Mock Draft would have the Seahawks selecting an offensive lineman. The Draft Network’s Daniel Harms recently dropped his iteration. He has GM John Schneider selecting Purdue offensive tackle Marcus Mbow with the No. 13 overall selection.
“Watching the offensive line in Seattle is a tough task, and if they want to bring in a young quarterback at any point, addressing the offensive line is top of the list,” Harms wrote. “Marcus Mbow is one of the best tackles most don’t know about and he could complete Seattle’s bookends with some of the best hand usage out there.”
The Seahawks could certainly use reinforcements on the offensive line ahead of the 2025 campaign. Whether Mbow plays tackle or guard at the next level remains to be determined, but he’s an underrated prospect. Depending on Lucas’ outlook, Seattle could utilize instant contributors at both positions.
