The Seattle Seahawks evidently decided 18 offensive linemen weren’t enough, using the 69th pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft to select LSU guard Damien Lewis.
Lewis gets added to a group of guards that includes returning starters Mike Iupati and D.J. Fluker, as well as backup options Jamarco Jones, Phil Haynes, Ethan Pocic (who also came from LSU to Seattle, back in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft), Jordan Simmons, B.J. Finney, Chance Warmack, and Jordan Roos – among others.
Whew.
However, Lewis absolutely has the traits the Seahawks look for in their offensive linemen. He is a huge, mauling guard who is known for his ability as a power run blocker – which perfectly fits what Seattle wants to do on offense.
Described by NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein as ‘a forklift dressed as a right guard‘, Lewis should come in and immediately compete for snaps – and represents a great option to build the future offensive line around once Fluker and Iupati are no longer in the picture.
