The pick is the Seahawks’ first selection in the opening round since 2012, when they took linebacker Bruce Irvin.
RENTON — The Seahawks indeed addressed what appeared to be their most obvious need, taking Texas A&M offensive lineman Germain Ifedi with their first-round pick Thursday night.
The Seahawks made the pick at No. 31 after trading with the Denver Broncos.
For moving down five spots, the Seahawks acquired an extra pick in the third round, No. 94 overall.
That gave the Seahawks 10 picks in the first and five in the first 97 — Nos.