DRAFT STRATEGY

Because Seattle Seahawks general manager Tim Ruskell filled out his backfield via free agency, and signed left guard Mike Wahle when he was cut by Carolina, the Seahawks have really only one pressing need as they enter the draft: a tight end.

It has been Ruskell's strategy since he took over four drafts ago that he does not want to go into a draft feeling like he has to target players at one specific position.

Which means that Ruskell in the first round is free to take whichever player falls his way regardless of where he lines up.

"We didn't want to go into the draft being hostage to a position, which I don't know that we've really had that since we've been here," Ruskell said.

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