Sheil Kapadia breaks down the Seattle Seahawks' 2017 draft class.
My take: The Seahawks need to get younger on defense, specifically up front. Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril are Pro Bowl-caliber players, but both guys are 31 years old. McDowell (6-foot-6, 295 pounds) gives them a talented defensive tackle who has great upside, but it’ll be up to the coaching staff to keep him motivated. McDowell had just 1.5 sacks during Michigan State’s disappointing 2016 campaign, and some questioned his consistency and effort during the pre-draft process.
It’s also fair to wonder whether the Seahawks should have addressed their offensive line at this spot with someone like Western Kentucky guard Forrest Lamp.