Commentary: In the NFL Draft, every position - even QB - is an option for the Seahawks

This time next week, we’ll be welcoming 11 new draft picks – more or less – to Seattle.

Which means we’ll have said “Huh?” at least once before it’s over, and Mel Kiper Jr. will have questioned every single one of our picks. Of course, that’s the way Pete Carroll and John Schneider like it.

Outside of the Seahawks very first draft pick under Carroll and Schneider- Russell Okung – the Seahawks first draft selections in drafts have a tradition of being incredibly unpredictable. No one expected them to take James Carpenter in 2011. Bruce Irvin was the shocker in 2012. And two years ago, we waited 62 picks to be stunned with a running back in Christine Michael.

Given Carroll and Schneider’s overall track record, I can’t be more excited about the possibilities of 11 selections next week.

But it’s also fun to make a list of priorities: And then expect the exact opposite, so we won’t be surprised.

Here’s my opinion: I think the Seahawks most desperate need is at offensive line, followed by the secondary because of the injury situation and uncertainty of recovery time. Then, another play-making receiver, followed by defensive line, linebacker, running back and quarterback.

I personally want a center or a future left tackle. Max Unger is now gone, and Russell Okung is in the final year of his contract.

But since we have to wait until pick number 63, would anyone really be surprised if the Hawks went totally out of left field and took a quarterback?

Sure, Russell Wilson is locked in as this year’s starter. But still without a contract extension past this season, would it be any different than the Packers drafting Aaron Rodgers in the first round, even though they had Brett Favre…. Or the Broncos drafting Brock Osweiler in the second round, even though they had Peyton Manning…. Or the Patriots drafting Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round last year and Ryan Mallett in the third round in 20-11, even though they had Tom Brady?

Remember – the Seahawks themselves drafted Russell Wilson in the third round, even though they’d just signed Matt Flynn!

Competition has always been the theme – and Carroll stresses that applies to every position.

And as much as we love Wilson, and want him to be in Seattle for his entire career, the business side of the NFL is a reality. Which means there always has to be a Plan ‘B.’

I’m not saying the Seahawks will draft a quarterback, especially because this year’s class isn’t very deep. But if Brett Hundley’s still on the board, don’t count him out. His athleticism would fit perfectly in Seattle – not to mention a 69% completion rate this past year, an efficiency that Schneider and Carroll have to value extremely high.

The point is – come next weekend, anything goes. And any position – even quarterback – is on the table for the Hawks.