The NFL Draft is just days away. While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are largely expected to start the day by selecting Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, everything after that is up in the air. The mystery and intrigue is one of the things that make the draft so much fun.
Although we don't know which players will be going to which teams, we can say with a good amount of confidence that there will be a large handful of pick swaps. Everyone may be focusing on the Philadelphia Eagles' pursuit of Oregon QB Marcus Mariota, but they aren't the only team that could move around the draft board.
ESPN NFL insider Field Yates believes the Seattle Seahawks could make a few draft day deals.
"I'm including Seattle on this list despite the fact that the Seahawks are currently slated to be the last team to make its first selection in this year's draft at pick No. 63 overall (their first-rounder was shipped off in the Jimmy Graham deal). But the team is equipped with 11 total selections, most in the league and a coup for a personnel staff, led by GM John Schneider, that has had arguably as much recent success as any in the NFL in finding talent in the draft. And Seattle - as is well documented - doesn't just make its hay early in the draft, as it has uncovered mid-to-late round superstars led by quarterback Russell Wilson (third round) and cornerback Richard Sherman (fifth round).
"Continuing to churn out productive draft classes is essential for a team that has sustained so much success, as the price tag for its current players will drive upward as the team performs at a high level (Wilson is an example of that). Seattle has to be selective from a player retention standpoint, underscoring the importance of quality drafting. With 11 picks and a bright-minded staff of scouts, look for Seattle to stay busy in the draft - including potential trades both up and down in the order."
The Seahawks don't have many glaring needs on their roster but they could use help along the offensive line and among their wide receiving corps. Will they swing a deal to address those positions in the draft?
