The Seattle Seahawks’ interior offensive line struggled throughout the 2024 season. Veteran left guard Laken Tomlinson was ineffective while playing on an expiring contract. Starting center Connor Williams abruptly retired midseason and was replaced by sophomore blocker Olu Oluwatimi. Anthony Bradford and Christian Hayes failed to make the right guard position their own.
Starting quarterback Geno Smith deserves better protection next season. General manager John Schneider must identify upgrades this offseason via free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. The latest first-round projection from The Draft Network does just that.
The Seahawks are scheduled to own the No. 18 overall selection. Mason Johnstone of The Draft Network has Schneider selecting offensive guard Tyler Booker out of Alabama.
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“This pick isn’t sexy, but there might not be another player on the board at this point who fits Seattle’s needs more than Tyler Booker,” Johnstone wrote. “An offensive line that struggled to find consistency on the interior now gets one of the most pro-ready interior linemen in the class. Booker pairs rare mass with natural power, similar to his former teammate J.C. Latham. I expect him to have a similar rookie season, becoming a mainstay starter and providing a massive improvement at guard.”
Booker would be plug-and-play for the Seahawks. If placed at left guard, where Seattle possesses an immediate vacancy, the Crimson Tide standout would be a terrific fit next to Charles Cross. Booker would help the Seahawks begin addressing their offensive line woes.