The Seattle Seahawks filled a need on the defensive front, selecting Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 pick of the first round.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Washington Huskies throws a pass under pressure by Byron Murphy II #90 of the Texas Longhorns in the second half during the Valero Alamo Bowl at Alamodome on December 29, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas . The Seattle Seahawks filled a need on the defensive front, selecting Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 pick of the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday.
The first draft under new coach Mike Macdonald went to the defensive side of the ball with the first selection of his tenure and bolstered a clear area Seattle needed improvement. The Seahawks had veteran Jarran Reed at the position, but otherwise lacked an impactful second option.Murphy could end up being exactly what Seattle needs. Athletic and powerful, Murphy was a second-team AP All-American and the Big 12 Conference defensive lineman of the year last season for the Longhorns.
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