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1 - Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC (6-4, 271); 2 - John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame (6-5, 252); 4 - Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M (6-4, 318); 5 - Owen Schmitt, FB, West Virginia (6-2. 247); 6 - Tyler Schmitt, LS, San Diego State (6-2, 231); 7 - Justin Forsett, RB, California (5-8, 191); 7 - Brandon Coutu, K, Georgia (5-11, 188)

Analysis: Seattle's first-round pick of Jackson was a curious one, since the team already has two fine defensive ends in Patrick Kerney and Darryl Tapp and Jackson was a borderline first-rounder at best. Don't look for much of a contribution from him as a rookie, unless he bulks up enough to play inside. The fourth-round pick Bryant might have a better chance of getting on the field early than does Jackson. Carlson fills the Seahawks' obvious need for a pass-catching tight end, and should contribute immediately. Schmitt should be a fan favorite in taking over for retired Mack Strong. Seattle raised eyebrows by picking a long-snapper in the sixth round, based on the fact that the team had two seventh-round picks and that long snappers tend to be signed as free agents. A wideout or o-line depth would have been better targets in that spot. The accurate and strong-legged Coutu is the heir apparent to the departed Josh Brown.

Bottom Line: A bit of a mixed bag for the Seahawks, who filled some needs and ignored some others.

Grade: B-