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'Smart & Nasty': Christian Haynes Brings Punishing Presence to Seattle Seahawks O-Line
© 'Smart & Nasty': Christian Haynes Brings Punishing Presence to Seattle Seahawks O-Line A technician who also plays with an edge, Christian Haynes earned All-American honors twice at UConn and now will take his talents to the Seattle, where the Seahawks hope he adds much needed punch in the trenches. Author: Corbin K. Smith Apr 27, 2024 In this story: Seattle Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft Christian Haynes RENTON, Wash. - In his first NFL Draft as coach of the Seattle Seahawks working in conjunction with general manager John Schneider, Mike Macdonald's first two selections painted a message loud and clear. When Seattle takes the field next fall, starting in the trenches, opponents better be prepared
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Seattle Draft Picks
Byron
Murphy II
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DL
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- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 19
- School: Texas
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 297
Expert Commentary
The Seahawks got one of the few truly disruptive interior defenders in the draft with Murphy — something they really needed. Murphy has the talent to become a star in Mike Macdonald’s defense and gives the Seahawks a credible option up front in case Dre’Mont Jones struggles again in his second year with the team.
Christian
Haynes
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OL
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- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 30
- School: Connecticut
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 317
Expert Commentary
Haynes is a STUD. The Seahawks might have a rookie starting guard in the third round who excels just about everywhere. This is a fantastic pickup.
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NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
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- - Clinched Playoff Spot
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- - Clinched Home Field
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