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2016 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Surprise at Number Nine

ByDavid Harrison|
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 26, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Joe Haeg of North Dakota State (right) works with offensive tackle Jason Spriggs of Indiana (78) on a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Joe Haeg of North Dakota State (right) works with offensive tackle Jason Spriggs of Indiana (78) on a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

The loss of Russell Okung during the off-season is a huge blow for a team looking to stay near the top of the NFC.

Jason Spriggs isn’t the best offensive tackle in the draft this year, but he’s the best one they can get at 26th and is head and shoulders better than any they may hope to obtain at the end of the 2nd round.

He’s a bit of a reach in the back-end of the first, but reach the Seahawks must if they’re going to give Russell Wilson a shot at staying upright throughout the season.

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