Ted’s Talk: Predicting Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford’s rookie season

After fleecing the Denver Broncos buying and selling out of the third spherical with the Denver Broncos to recoup a 2024 third-round draft decide and the No. 108 general decide within the fourth spherical, the Seahawks spent that newly acquired choice on OG Anthony Bradford from LSU. Offensive linemen might not at all times be the sexiest picks, however Bradford brings elite athleticism to the desk and may have an opportunity to battle his approach right into a beginning job with Seattle.

Athletic Profile/Comps

Relative Athletic Rating (RAS)

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Simply have a look at a few of these numbers. A 1.66 second 10-yard break up at 332 lbs?? That’s absurd. He additionally has loads of explosion as evidenced by his 30” vertical. And don’t low cost 34 reps on the bench press which clearly reveals energy together with the endurance wanted to pump out that many reps.

Now, all these testing numbers are cool, however can he play?

That’s a superb begin. One of many major negatives of Bradford is his inexperience as he solely began 17 video games at LSU, although he appeared in 29 video games in his school profession. He was additionally shuffled round a bit, beginning at three completely different positions together with sort out when John Schneider personally attended one in all his video games. No query about his slot in Seattle, although, as he slots in at RG to straight compete with Phil Haynes. Truly, Haynes isn’t a foul comparability for Bradford.

They’re each extraordinarily robust and athletic…looks like the Seahawks have a sort. Possibly you already seen the much more thrilling comp – Seahawks legend and present OL advisor Steve Hutchinson. I get it, there’s a really low chance that Bradford finally ends up as even half the participant Hutch was. Nonetheless, he’s received an analogous athletic profile which is an effective baseline to begin with. Let’s hope for no poison tablet down the road with Bradford.

Intestine response to the decide

At this level, I used to be proud of Seattle including some beef to the trenches with each Haynes and Damien Lewis going through impending free company after the 2023 season. Then, I came upon how athletic Bradford was and was much more intrigued. And THEN, I noticed some clips of him and was totally on board.

Bradford is a giant dude who can bury defenders when he locks them up. Try the video under and spot who he dumps within the very first play.

Yeah, that’s Jalen Carter. That total video is enjoyable to look at as a result of Bradford simply likes to hit guys. The second-to-last clip is very encouraging as a result of it reveals his athleticism in motion as he pulls throughout the road and blows the defender out of the play. As a fourth-round decide, the expectations positioned on Bradford gained’t be by the roof, however these athletic freaks – who also can play – are the sorts of gamers that I’m all for including to the competitors.

Rookie season prediction

Bradford will possible start coaching camp because the second-team RG behind incumbent Phil Haynes. Seattle solely gave Haynes a one-year deal within the offseason, so it’s not as if he has the beginning RG spot locked up. He’s additionally been restricted by accidents prior to now which is a part of the explanation the Seahawks drafted Bradford for competitors within the first place. Due to this, I do assume it’s extra possible than not that Bradford begins in some unspecified time in the future this season whether or not it’s on account of damage or him outperforming Haynes. Seattle is searching for a long-term reply at RG and would possible lean in the direction of a younger participant like Bradford all different issues being equal. I’ll guess that Bradford begins not less than 5 video games at RG this season – and finishes the season because the starter whether or not Haynes is on the market or not.