The Seahawks continue to grind towards the 2023 NFL draft, meeting with dozens of prospects they have their eye on. Here are a few of the latest reported meetings between Seattle and members of this draft class.
South Carolina DT Zacch Pickens
On Monday Aaron Wilson reported that South Carolina defensive tackle Zacch PIckens is visiting the team this week.
South Carolina @GamecockFB defensive tackle Zacch Pickens visiting #Seahawks this week, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 17, 2023
Pickens (6-foot-3, 305 pounds) would fill the team’s need for another interior defensive lineman. In 43 games at South Carolina, he posted 7.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for a loss.
Pickens is projected to be a third-round pick.
Iowa TE Sam LaPorta
According to Justin Melo at the Draft Network, Seattle has met with Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta virtually.
.@HawkeyeFootball TE Sam LaPorta is a premier prospect in the 2023 Draft.
Top 30: #Panthers.
Workouts: #Cowboys, #Bills, #Dolphins. #Titans Pro Day meeting.Virtuals: #Texans, #Seahawks, #Packers, #Bengals + more.@SamLaPorta x @TheDraftNetworkhttps://t.co/pRj7ROTIf3
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 17, 2023
LaPorta (6-foot-4, 249 pounds) is the team’s first reported meeting with a tight end prospect in this class. He totaled five touchdowns and 1,786 yards as a receiver in 40 games at Iowa.
LaPorta has a second-round projection.
