


Seattle Seahawks: All the Seahawks did after acing their 2022 class was hit another home run this year with Pro Football Focus’ top-rated cornerback, Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois, and top-ranked wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba out of Ohio State, with the fifth and 20th overall picks, the former coming as part of their haul from shipping Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos last year. They also strengthened the back end of their defense with Illinois safety Sydney Brown and another Georgia star in Kelee Ringo, who is inconsistent but freakish athletically. Carter playing alongside defensive tackle Jordan Davis should immediately bolster a run defense that ranked 24th in yards per carry last season, while the undersized (238 pounds) but fast (4.39 40-yard dash) Smith projected in many mock drafts as a top-10 pick.

Philadelphia Eagles: The rich got richer with the NFC champion Eagles landing two of the best defensive players at any position in Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the ninth overall pick and Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith 30th overall. I spoke with Zay’s high school coach & others about his journey to the #Ravens #NFLDraft - Brian Wacker ApWinners Stopper on a hoops team w/ Vernon Carey, Scottie Barnes.
