Let's assume the Seahawks do not trade up from their 31st spot in the 2nd round. I already looked at the offense, so now let's take a look at what defensive players have the legitimate shot of being around at that time.

Defensive Line:

Michael Bennett, DT Ohio State

Jordan Phillips, DT Oklahoma

Grady Jarrett, DT Clemson

Henry Anderson, DL Stanford

Mario Edwards, DL Florida State

Xavier Cooper, DL WSU

Michael Bennett, Grady Jarrett, and Xavier Cooper all make a lot of sense for Seattle as quick-step, penetrating defensive tackles. I think that perhaps Jarrett makes the most sense, and has the best shot of getting to 63. Jarrett plays the run well, can play at the nose or at three-technique, and could come in and contribute immediately. I would look at Cooper at 63 as well, because he's versatile and super athletic, able to play a few spots on the line and would immediately come in in nickel situations to rush the passer.

Mario Edwards has been connected to the Seahawks so his is a name to watch as 63 rolls around. Henry Anderson is somewhat Seahawky in that he's very athletic and has extremely good length. He was highly productive for Stanford but the one glaring thing you see with him is that he's constantly on the ground. In the NFL, that's an issue that he'll have to clean up.

Jordan Phillips won't likely last to 63, but he's a guy to keep an eye on as well. Massive size, good athleticism -- he's the type of player I could see the Hawks' being very interested in.

Edge:

Nate Orchard, OLB Utah

Frank Clark, DE Michigan

Trey Flowers, DE/DT Arkansas

Danielle Hunter, DE LSU

Preston Smith, DE/DT Mississippi State

Bobby Richardson, DE/DT Indiana

Hau'oli Kikaha, DE Washington

At 63, there should be a handful of intriguing pass rushers available, but all (obviously, since they're falling to 63) have issues in one area or another. Clark has the off-field stuff, Flowers has length concerns, Hunter is a physical freak but had very little production in college, and Kikaha has the knee issues. Richardson and Orchard are "cleaner," but still lack complete games.

Preston Smith would be a "run to the podium" type of pick but won't likely be there.

Cornerback:

P.J. Williams, CB FSU

Eric Rowe, CB Utah

Jalen Collins, CB LSU

Alex Carter, CB Stanford

Senquez Golson, CB Miss State

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB Oregon

Williams is likely to fall after some off-field stuff surfaced recently. He's a guy that I could see the Seahawks picking if he's on the board at 63. Alex Carter would make a lot of sense too as a "toolsy" guy -- he's long, super athletic, and despite a lack of production, would likely be a great fit in the Seahawks offense. He's also really young (almost 21).

Jalen Collins and Eric Rowe seem less likely to fall to 31 but both would be sure-fire picks for Seattle. You can never have enough defensive backs, truly, and while the Hawks have yet to pick a corner higher than the 4th round, this could be the year they do so, with the departure of Byron Maxwell and the injury to Jeremy Lane.

Golson and Ekpre-Olomu don't fit the Seahawks' prototype for outside cornerback but they're pure slot guys -- so perhaps Seattle looks to pick one of those players up with the 63rd pick.

Safety:

Derron Smith, FS Fresno State

Jacquiski Tartt, SAF Samford

Adrian Amos, S/CB Penn State

Josh Shaw, S/CB USC

James Sample, SAF Louisville

Of this group of players, Amos and Shaw intrigue me by far the most. They're both corner/safety hybrids -- a position that the Seahawks have repeatedly shown interest in over the years - and both have great length with elite athleticism.

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Who else you got on your board?