Draft analyst: C.J. Prosise could lead Seahawks backs in touches

Photo: Associated Press Seahawks third-round pick C.J. Prosise could play a major role in...

Second-year pro Thomas Rawls will get the first shot at replacing Marshawn Lynch as the bell-cow running back in the Seattle Seahawks offense, but don't be surprised if 2016 third-round pick C.J. Prosise ends up with more touches on the season.

NFLDraftScout and CBS Sports draft analyst Dane Brugler thinks Prosise has a chance to be more than a complimentary piece, possessing the size and skill set to be a big part of the Seahawks attack early in his NFL career.

We spoke with Brugler to get his take on a 2016 Seattle draft class that's garnered a lot of praise around the league before they take the field for the first time together during rookie minicamp on Friday. Check out our questions and his answers in the gallery below.

This Seahawks draft seemed more conventional than perhaps any other in the John Schneider/Pete Carroll era in Seattle. What do you take away from that?



Brugler: "Sometimes in the NFL Draft, 'conventional' is the best course of action. Especially in a deep crop of talent like this year where there isn't a huge gap between the 50th best player and the 90th best player. Seattle had a target at No. 26 (Ifedi) and was able to move back five spots and still get him, picking up a 3rd rounder in the process to take advantage of this year's deep class on day two. It wasn't a flashy draft by Schneider (above) and company, but there is a lot of substance to this group and it was another job well done for the Seahawks front office." less This Seahawks draft seemed more conventional than perhaps any other in the John Schneider/Pete Carroll era in Seattle. What do you take away from that?



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