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Seattle Seahawks three-round 2017 mock draft and analysis

Updated Mar. 5, 2020 1:10 a.m. ET

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The Seattle Seahawks were one of the most up and down teams in the NFL this past season. What can they do to regain some consistency?

Jan 14, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) walks off the field after losing to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome. Atlanta won 36-20. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

One week in 2016, the Seattle Seahawks would look like the best team in the NFL. Before we could blink our eyes, they would come out and completely lay an egg against a bad team. The Seahawks were one of the most confusing teams in the league for me this year, but I think their struggles with consistency are really representative of their very clear team needs moving forward.

The Legion of Boom needs reinforcements. The offensive line needs upgrades. The defensive interior needs a boost. The Seahawks don’t have a lot of needs, but adding to their secondary and offensive line should be up there, which is why I’ve made up this three-round mock draft.

We take a look at what could get the Seahawks a little more consistency, and what could push them back over the top in this three-round mock.

Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 30-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

First Round: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida

Quincy Wilson is a very talented cornerback prospect that has the fire and confidence that will help him excel in this defense. At 6-1, Wilson is over 200 pounds and plays a physical game. He needs some refinement, but his personality will fit perfectly in Seattle.

Some feel like because of his size, Wilson projects best to safety at the next level, but the great thing about the Seattle defense is, guys like this can play different roles. His versatility won’t lead to more question marks at the next level, but will allow defensive coordinators to put him in positions to succeed, whether as a nickel defensive back or safety or outside corner.

I think this would be a great first round pick for the Seahawks, identifying someone that fits their culture defensively and someone that can help give them a big boost right away.

Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Alec James (57) and Western Michigan Broncos offensive lineman Taylor Moton (72) in action in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Second Round: Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan

Taylor Moton may be one of the best offensive tackles in the draft, and that’s not just hyperbole. The only thing is, he played pretty strictly on the right side for Western Michigan. There’s nothing wrong with that, but sometimes value can be driven down if someone projects best as ‘just’ a right tackle in the NFL and not a right or left.

Although Moton projects best to the right tackle position, it could wind up working very well for Seattle, who could stand to upgrade both tackle spots.

Moton was someone that I watched excel at the Senior Bowl, and throughout his career at Western Michigan, he showed good feet and excellent technique in pass protection. He would be a big help for one of the league’s worst offensive lines.