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Seahawks won't ignore 2016 DT class

This strength of this year's draft lies at defensive tackle, which may just rank as an even bigger area of need for the Seahawks than the offensive line.

With inconsistency along the offensive line a season-long issue, it goes without saying that the Seahawks will look to build upon the offensive line in the 2016 draft.

Should starting left tackle Russell Okung and/or right guard J.R. Sweezy sign elsewhere, that intention could turn into a overriding need.

Not enough attention, however, seems to be paid to the fact that Seattle could have significant needs on the other side of the line of scrimmage as well, with veteran starting defensive tackles Brandon Mebane and Ahtyba Rubin also set to hit the free market.