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With Shaun Alexander's expected release, the Seattle Seahawks are left with only Maurice Morris and newly signed Julius Jones in the backfield. That's nothing to write home about. The Seahawks would have loved for Kevin Smith or Tashard Choice to fall to them, but both are off the board. Of the remaining backs, the Seahawks don't feel that any of them are great value here and that they can pick one up later on.
The Seahawks also are looking to add depth to the offensive line. Walter Jones is no spring chicken and a project LT that can be groomed behind big Walter is desireable. Again, the Seahawks aren't crazy about the value here.
If they're not going offensive line or RB here, how else can Seattle improve its run game? Mack Strong retired during the 2007 season due to a neck injury. He was a staple of the Seattle running game for nearly 14 years, blocking for 3 separate 1000 yard rushers (Chris Warren, Ricky Watters and Shaun Alexander). With, arguably, the best FB in the draft still available at the bottom of the 5th round, the Seahawks can fill a need AND get great value with a guy who can contribute immediately, fits in well with the west coast offense, and who has already blocked for a couple of outstanding running backs in college.
With the 150th pick, the Seattle Seahawks select FB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas.
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