Seahawks Draft Beau Stephens: A Developmental Lineman

On April 25th, Seahawks just scooped up Iowa Guard Bo Stevens with the 148th overall pick in the 5th round of the 2000, 26 NFL draft.

This guy is a big body from the Hawkeyes, ready to plug into their offensive line and bring some college polish to the pros.

Coming out of Iowa, Stevens has been turning heads with his smart play in the trenches.

He's got that natural feel for blocking angles, keeping the right tempo and finishing strong, even if his raw power sits at average.

Scout see him holding up well in past protection thanks to solid posture and balance, but they note some dips and consistency on wider zone schemes.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about whether Seattle system clicks for him right away.

His shorter arms and so-so athleticism might cap his ceiling early on.

Yet experts like Lance Zeerlin point out he could grow into a starter if the...

...fits perfect scheme matters big time here.

As the draft us settles, keep eyes on Stevens battling for reps.

Seahawks love development alignment who grind, and this pick fits their blueprint.

Smooth.