Defensive tackle Malik McDowell, the most disappointing draft pick the Seahawks have made during the Pete Carroll-John Schneider era, soon will be released.
While draft busts are common – a 10 Worst list could be compiled for every team in every pro sport – McDowell leaves Seattle with a particularly troubling legacy. He never played in a regular-season game. He never played in a preseason game.
The 35th overall selection of 2017, McDowell was touted as a pass-rushing force because of his size (6-feet-6, 300 pounds) and reputation for creating havoc when the mood struck him at Michigan State.