Seahawks Draft Avieon Terrell: Bryant's Replacement?

0:00It's March 17th for the NFL, let's get into it. NFL draft experts are buzzing about Missouri cornerback Avion Terrell, landing with the Seattle Seahawks at the 32nd overall pick. Many see him as the perfect replacement for Rick Willen, who left for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. But insiders argue Terrell might actually fill the bigger shoes left by Kobe Bryant. Over the past month, Seahawks fans and draft analysts have hyped this fit nonstop. They started picking up after the NFL combine, with breakdowns from sites like Seahawks Wire and podcasts like Hawk Blogger and the NFL Stock Exchange. The team's defensive scheme and clear need at cornerback make it a natural match. Seattle fans felt the sting of losing Willen, but they resigned Josh Job, who posted nearly identical snap counts and performance grades last. Season. They also brought back Shemar Jean Charles and added Noah Igbenohin for depth. Still, the bigger loss was Bryant heading to the Chicago Bears. He logged way more snaps and earned higher marks.

1:02The Seahawks grabbed Ronnie Thomas II on a one-year deal, but it's unclear if he'll step into Bryant's starring role right away. Picking last in the first round means they're at the whim of other teams. Yet Terrell has a solid shot at being there when it's their turn. If they snag him, coaches might deploy Terrell like Bryant did, dominating the middle of field and Mike McDonald's aggressive defense. It's an intriguing twist that could reshape their secondary for years. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D-A-I.