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2015 NFL Draft: Seattle Seahawks’ Way Too Early 7-Round Mock

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2015 NFL Draft: Seattle Seahawks Way Too Early 7-Round Mock

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Pete Carroll and John Schneider have be known to have quite a different draft board from the so-called "experts." However, this hasn't stopped them from building the Seattle Seahawks into a championship organization. The Seahawks have eight official picks in this year's draft, but they will likely have two or three more compensatory picks as well. For now, though, here is the seven-round mock draft of Seattle's eight picks.

Round 1: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

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Round 1: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

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There have been various reports that this may be Marshawn Lynch's last year in Seattle. If he does depart at the end of the season, the Seahawks will need to find a replacement for Beast Mode. Enter Melvin Gordon, a running back with speed, size and exceptional vision that could fit very well into a run-heavy Seahawks offense. This pick has everything to do with Lynch's future with the club.

Round 2: Hau'oli Kikaha, DE, Washington

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Round 2: Hau'oli Kikaha, DE, Washington

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One thing the Seattle Seahawks will certainly do in the 2015 draft is address the pass rush. Seattle's depth on the defensive line took a big hit this offseason and it's shown with their inability to get to the quarterback consistently. Hau'oli Kikaha is tied for the nation's lead in sacks with 16.5 and is one of the best pure pass rushers in college football. Kikaha is an intriguing prospect and could be a hybrid linebacker in some situations.

Round 3: Marcus Peters, CB, Washington

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Round 3: Marcus Peters, CB, Washington

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Less than a month ago, Marcus Peters was probably a first-round pick. Unfortunately, the cornerback from Washington was kicked off the team for disciplinary issues, and that will likely affect his draft stock. There's no doubt Peters is one of the best in the nation at his position and it's reasonable to expect Pete Carroll to take a chance on him. If he can clean his act up, this could be the steal of the draft.

Round 4: Austin Hill, WR, Arizona

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Round 4: Austin Hill, WR, Arizona

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Another position the Seahawks have lost depth is at wide receiver. Seattle went out and drafted two young and talented receivers in Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood last year, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see them draft another this year. At 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, Austin Hill would bring size to a receiving corps that lacks a tall red-zone target. Hill is coming back from an ACL injury after a huge sophomore year.

Round 5: Terry Williams, DT, East Carolina

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Round 5: Terry Williams, DT, East Carolina

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While the Seahawks don't run a typical 3-4 scheme on defense, Pete Carroll likes having at least one nose tackle type on his defensive line. Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane is out for the rest of the season, and there is no one on the roster who can ideally replace him. At 6-foot-1 and 353 pounds, Terry Williams can be a disruptive force and make an immediate impact for a Seattle team lacking depth at the position.

Round 5: Randall Telfer, TE, USC

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Round 5: Randall Telfer, TE, USC

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Seattle's conditional pick from the Matt Flynn trade will likely be a fifth-rounder. There's a good chance that the Seahawks may be moving tight end Zach Miller at the end of the season, and it's evident Luke Willson may not be able to be a full-time starter. Randall Telfer is an athletic tight end but is mainly used as a blocker. He would fit in very well with Seattle's run-heavy packages.

Round 6: Landon Turner, G, North Carolina

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Round 6: Landon Turner, G, North Carolina

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It's always good to draft young offensive lineman to provide depth at a position where there are typically injuries throughout the year. Landon Turner out of North Carolina is a big guard that has proven to be a good run blocker, which is essential in Seattle's organization. His pass blocking still needs some work, but he has improved throughout his college career.

Round 7: Dadi Nicolas, DE/LB, Virginia Tech

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Round 7: Dadi Nicolas, DE/LB, Virginia Tech

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If there's one thing Pete Carroll, loves it's speed on defense. Dadi Nicolas certainly has that, as he reportedly runs a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash. However, Nicolas lacks size for a typical defensive end and that is the primary reason why he's not projected very high. While he plays defensive end right now, he is likely a better fit at linebacker. The Virginia Tech product could be an interesting project.

Connor Frederickson is a Seattle Seahawks Writer for www.RantSports.com. “Like” him on Facebook, follow him on Twitter @cfredrun or add him to your network on Google.

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