chris98251":1oiu8hmn said:
I think Kearly basis his rank on immediate impact, not the red shirt version which is what we do a lot of now and how much they contribute. Also where we take players and where he and others have them ranked regardless of contribution. That's a more traditional approach to grading.
Tyler Lockett certainly provided an immediate impact last season by any measure. Frank Clark had a substantial impact as a rookie. The average NFL draft averages only about one rookie starter per team and fewer than three total rookie role players. Each DIVISION in the NFL averages fewer than one standout rookie each year. A rookie contributor as successful as Lockett is far outside the norm.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2455 ... ate-impact
Having a star rookie, plus a couple future starters in Clark and Glowinski, in addition to three promising "red-shirts," is the definition of a successful draft class in the NFL.
Because the Seahawks' roster is loaded at just about every position, except offensive line and SLB, we are not just looking for starters at most positions, but rather high quality starters.
The 2015 class is already above the norm. Meanwhile, the 2016 class looks poised to produce
at least two rookie starters and eventually as many as four or five quality starters. The future for these young players in Seattle is very bright.
The most interesting question is whether some of these young players can elevate the level of play along the offensive line -- our weakest and most unstable position group. Can Glowinski and Ifedi shore up what has been below average play at the guard positions? Those are two powerful, explosive athletes who simply lack experience. Can freakish athlete Sokoli show that he has refined his technique enough to make an impact in training camp? Will promising G/T Odhiambo battle for a critical spot in the two deep? Can Hunt overcome the perception of his lack of height and compete to start at center? These are the young players I am most curious to watch develop over the next couple seasons.