The Seattle Seahawks’ offensive issues through six games have put the spotlight squarely on the line, and a recent mock draft points them toward a big, versatile answer.
In Pro Football Sports Network’s latest projection from Alec Elijah, Seattle is linked to Minnesota interior lineman Greg Johnson, a player Elijah believes could help steady both the passing game and the run game. The Seahawks have already dealt with injuries at running back, with Zach Charbonnet still out after tearing his ACL in January and rookie Jadarian Price also sidelined. That has left Emanuel Wilson and George Holani handling the load.
The bigger problem, though, has been up front. Sam Darnold has thrown seven interceptions over the last four games, and the offense’s protection issues and run-blocking struggles have fed into those mistakes. Seattle has leaned heavily on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Elijah argued that can only take the offense so far.
"The Seattle Seahawks’ offense has run through reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba this season, but keeping the passing game on schedule will require a sturdier interior offensive line. Greg Johnson is the No. 2 guard on PFN’s big board with an 85.2 prospect grade, and many evaluators view the Minnesota senior as the best interior offensive lineman in the class through the first half of the season," Elijah wrote.
Elijah also praised Johnson’s size, movement, and versatility. In his view, the Minnesota senior’s 6-foot-6, 327-pound frame comes with the kind of power you expect, but what really stands out is his ability to get to the second level and work in space.
"Johnson is a massive presence at 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds, playing with the heavy hands and physicality you would expect from someone his size. What separates him, though, is how smoothly he climbs to the second level and connects with linebackers in space. His ability to play both guard and center gives Seattle valuable flexibility up front, and he projects as a plug-and-play starter who can raise the floor of the entire offensive line."
If Seattle were to make a move like that, the exact spot for Johnson would still need to be sorted out. Anthony Bradford had been performing well at right guard before a knee and hip injury, and he is scheduled for free agency, with Beau Stephens in position to potentially replace him. At center, Jalen Sundell has been the starter and has been solid, but the Seahawks could also look for an upgrade there.
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