| 2012 Mock Draft - Seattle Seahawks |
| Last Updated: April 26, 2012 |
Mock Draft: Picks 1-16 - Picks 17-32 - Round 2 - Round 3 - Rounds 4-7 |
| 12. Seattle Seahawks |
Syracuse University
Although the Seahawks were a pretty good defense statistically last season, they could stand to improve their pass rush after recording only 33 sacks in 2011. Chris Clemons has been very good over the last two seasons, but they need a pass rusher on the other side. Jones is a great fit within the Seattle defense and it should be noted that NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock declared the day before the draft that Jones is his pick to end up being the best defensive player from this draft. He has good power and pop at the point of attack, and is an extremely effective bull rusher when he can get inside. This isn't a sexy pick for the Seahawks, who probably hoped they could make a move for Ryan Tannehill, but Seattle is a team on the rise. Jones will make an immediate impact and strengthen a defense likely to be even better in 2012.
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Also Considered: Michael Floyd (WR-Notre Dame), Melvin Ingram (DE-South Carolina), Nick Perry (DE-USC)
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