2019 NFL Draft: Projected First Round after NFL Combine

Not many payers had more impressive showings at the combine that NC State interior lineman Garrett Bradbury, who showcased his elite athleticism at his size. Bradbury opened a lot of eyes in Indianapolis, running a blazing 4.92 40-yard dash at 306 pounds, which was the fastest among offensive linemen.

He didn’t stop there, surpassing 30-inches with this vertical jump, and finishing second in his position group with 34 reps on the bench press. Bradbury looked like a fringe-first round pick coming into the combine week, but he’s likely clinched his spot on the first day of the draft, and could even find his way into the top half of the first round.

Bradbury is a plug and play starter capable of playing any spot on the interior of an offensive line. He played center with the Wolfpack, but he could shift over to guard just as easily to fill a need and still be a high impact player.

The Seahawks led the NFL in rushing offense in 2018, but struggled in pass protection, giving up 51 sacks on the season. Seattle could have a hole at guard with both J.R. Sweezy and D.J. Fluker hitting the open market this offseason. Bradbury could begin his career with the Seahawks at guard and then shift over to center as the eventual replacement to Justin Britt.

Finding upgrades in the secondary will also be key to the Seahawks offseason. They’ll need to find a permanent replacement for Earl Thomas, and they could choose to do that with their first round pick if they value one of the top safeties this high. Georgia’s DeAndre Baker could be an intriguing option at corner as well, but with the Seahawks’ commitment to power football in the running game, I imagine they would prioritize a player of Bradbury’s caliber if he’s available when they’re on the clock.