(Sportsbooks) - Though this draft figures to be colored more by heir apparent Jim Mora's vision for the Seahawks than that of short-timer Mike Holmgren, the team simply can't afford to take a defense-heavy approach. Wideout Bobby Engram is past his sell-by date (he turned 35 in January), D.J. Hackett defected to the Panthers via free agency, and there is a major void at the tight end position that needs attention. In addition, the offensive line has never been the same since Steve Hutchinson left for Minnesota, and longtime line stalwart Walter Jones is 34. Don't be surprised to see Seattle go offense with its first three or four picks. The major problem area on defense is on the interior line, where Ellis Wyms (Vikings) and Chuck Darby (Lions) were both lost to free agency, and the club needs to restore some depth.
2007 Record: 10-6
First Pick: No. 25
Number of Selections: 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7)
RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2007 - none; 2006 - Kelly Jennings (CB, Miami- Florida); 2005 - Chris Spencer (C, Ole Miss); 2004 - Marcus Tubbs (DT, Texas); 2003 - Marcus Trufant (CB, Washington State); 2002 - Jerramy Stevens (TE, Washington); 2001 - Koren Robinson (WR, North Carolina State), Steve Hutchinson (OG, Michigan); 2000 - Shaun Alexander (RB, Alabama), Chris McIntosh (OT, Wisconsin); 1999 - Lamar King (DE, Saginaw Valley); 1998 - Anthony Simmons (LB, Clemson); 1997 - Shawn Springs (CB, Ohio State), Walter Jones (OT, Florida State); 1996 - Pete Kendall (OG, Boston College); 1995 - Joey Galloway (WR, Ohio State); 1994 - Sam Adams (DT, Texas A&M); 1993 - Rick Mirer (QB, Notre Dame); 1992 - Ray Roberts (OT, Virginia); 1991 - Dan McGwire (QB, San Diego State); 1990 - Cortez Kennedy (DT, Miami-Florida).
