WCG Staff Mock Draft - Round 1, Pick 25

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 26, 2011 9:01 AM CDT in WCG Staff Mock Draft

The real draft is just days away, but our writer mock draft is still rolling on. Check out our entire 1st round so far by clicking right here. Next up is the man that started this whole thing off, in more ways that one, Adam.

With the 25th pick in the Windy City Gridiron Staff Mock Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select...

Jake Locker, QB, Washington - Read on for Adam's analysis;

I don't think that I'm happy with this pick, but the draft that we've picked just didn't go the Seahawks way. I think the Seahawks are hoping that Jimmy Smith fell to them, but he went 2 picks earlier. Another possibility that made sense would be to draft on the offensive line, but Nate Solder is off the board. So I'm left with RB, WR or possibly QB. Of the three spots, everybody and their mother seems to think that the Seahawks are scoping out a QB, but which one? Are they the ones to take a shot on Cam Newton? Do they go Ryan Mallet from Arkansas? I'm opting to have them take Locker, who at one time was in the discussion for the possible #1 pick in the draft. The Seahawks have their QB in Matt Hasselbeck, but he is neither getting younger or more durable, so now might be the time to find the next franchise QB. Locker is extremely athletic, some have compared him favorably to Tim Tebow in terms of all around athleticism. He has above average arm strength, as well as good touch and timing, plus he has spent a few years in a pro style offense. The big question is his health. Do the Seahawks bring in a possible injury prone QB to replace an injury prone QB.

Next up is Dane making the pick for Baltimore.

Poll

How do you grade the pick of Jake Locker to the Seahawks?

A

16 votes

B

27 votes

C

21 votes

D

8 votes

F

9 votes

81 votes | Poll has closed

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i think they could trade back a couple spots to get him

but since no trading i think it was a smart pick

by chiguy8506 on Apr 26, 2011 9:38 AM CDT reply actions

I've seen Locker as high as the Redskins at 10

He’s gaining some buzz the last week

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 26, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

hmmm i keep hearing he could go as high

but mainly i hear he’s a end of round 1 early round 2 pick

by chiguy8506 on Apr 26, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions

so have i

i gave it a b, based on value and need.

i think shanny takes locker because thats exactly the type of qb he wants

Guns dont kill people. Brian Urlacher kills people.

by Bear Lovin 21 on Apr 26, 2011 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

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Are they the ones to take a shot on Cam Newton?

Newton was gone at 5.

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by Steven Schweickert on Apr 26, 2011 9:48 AM CDT reply actions

Seven. Er, seven.

My bad. Nothing to see here.

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by Steven Schweickert on Apr 26, 2011 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions

I think he might mean a team to trade up for him

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 26, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Certaintly a possibility.

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by Steven Schweickert on Apr 26, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions

Locker

When all is said and done, I think Locker becomes the best QB out of this draft.

by Digg on Apr 26, 2011 11:01 AM CDT reply actions

I really like Locker too

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 26, 2011 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions

Besides Cam

I agree

I'll roll up

by suckmyditka on Apr 26, 2011 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Cam is more of a Vick-type athlete

best QB? i doubt it

by BOBdaBEAR on Apr 26, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions

i don't

Cam Newton is bigger and stronger than Vick and way more accurate than Vick was coming out of college. Cam also has the work ethic that Mike didn’t have. Cam is a class act and will work wonders for whichever top 5 team picks him.

I'll roll up

by suckmyditka on Apr 26, 2011 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

As long as he doesn’t get Stafford’ed and be hurt constantly. Should he have the opportunity to sit a year and learn I think he becomes really good

by TheMan1 on Apr 26, 2011 7:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I didn't have Locker going in my 1st Mock Draft,

but my final version that’s scheduled to drop on Thursday morning has him taken in the 1st.

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 26, 2011 11:09 AM CDT reply actions