Based on that logic the Seahawks should take Bijan Robinson at #5. Positional value doesn't matter, so long as they are elite players.To me, a certain position does not matter how “high” or “low” you draft them if you believe they are great players.
No one will ever second guess a pick if they become a pro bowl player no matter what position they play but when they “hope” a player is still there, because other teams “don’t value” that position and will not also draft them higher, you risk losing that player you really like, because you think you can get them later….
I’ve always hated that draft strategy. There are usually only so many good/elite players of a certain position, if you grade them as a 1st rounder, why chance it, and hope they are there in round 2 or 3, just draft them at where you grade them.
Other teams are smart too and if they like a player, especially a good player, when they see them and they aren’t hesitant to draft them when they can.
Seattle, does things strangely sometimes and I don’t know why they like to risk it on a player that may be the best at their position for that draft. If you like them, pick them! Don’t wait!
Positional value is a factor, and Centers are the easiest Offensive Line position to find. Routinely studs are drafted in the 2nd and 3rd rounds that can come in immediately and make an impact. It is what it is.
I'd be shocked if Seattle took one in the 1st round. If they did, he must be a helluva player, because the Seahawks have never really valued Center like that, either.