The Seattle Seahawks moved back from No. 64 and out of the second round in a trade with the Carolina Panthers and were able to pick up LSU guard Damien Lewis and the No. 148 overall selection.
With the addition of Lewis and a flurry of free-agency moves, the Seahawks now have 19 offensive linemen on the roster.
Lewis first started at right guard for Northwest Mississippi Community College before joining the Tigers at the same spot on the line in 2018 and playing 13 games. During the Tigers’ 2019 title run, Lewis appeared in all 15 matchups and earned second-team All-SEC honors for his efforts.
Lewis marks the Seahawks’ first offensive selection of the NFL draft, looking to add extra protection for franchise quarterback Russell Wilson. The rookie will face some stiff competition on the practice field when activities resume this offseason but has a chance to compete for a starting position on Seattle’s offensive line.
