2010 Draft - Round 1, Pick 6, Overall Pick 6: Russell Okung

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Seahawks picked Russell Okung for their first pick in the draft. DISCUSS!

Russell Okung (OT)
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 307 lbs.
Arm Length: 36 in.
Hand Size: 10 1/2 in.
College: Oklahoma State
Conference: Big 12

Pick Analysis:
Russell Okung becomes Walter Jones' heir apparent on the left side of the offensive line. As a sound technician with outstanding feet and hands, he gives Matt Hasselbeck an exceptional blocker on the blind side. Although the Seahawks still have several voids to fill, they may have solved their biggest issue with the selection of Okung as their new left tackle.

Overview:
Okung is a prototypical left tackle in that he has rare size and long arms that allow him to control and steer pass rushers on by the pocket. He shows excellent balance and body control but will occasionally overextend or reach for the block which keeps him from sustaining blocks as long as he could. Okung should be an early draft pick on the offensive line and has the body type that teams are looking for when it comes to protecting the blind side.

Strengths:
Okung possesses prototypical size for a left tackle. Has started at tackle since his true freshman season. Maintains great balance with almost elite feet. Neutralizes the speed rush by setting fast. Shows a mean streak which helps in the running game. Engages defenders with long arms and has the straight-line speed to get to the second level.

Weaknesses:
Okung does not have many holes in his game. At 6'8" he will play tall at times and his height makes it difficult to always keep low and change directions laterally against quicker defenders.

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Thread is unlocked for discussion.

 

[Striker]

Cannot believe he fell to us! Damn good pick, happy as can be so far. On to 14!

 

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Hopefully we get a good 1,2 punch with Spiller.

So much time to wait for this pick now!

 

[mark]

already hurt? not a good sign

 

[Seattlehawk94]

Been hurt....This guy is like Glass Joe from Punchout...One hit and dude goes down...Was like that at Okie St.

 

[SeaHawksHuddle]

Been hurt....This guy is like Glass Joe from Punchout...One hit and dude goes down...Was like that at Okie St.

Not true at all. He holds the record for most games started at Oklahoma State. And the nature in which he has suffered his ankle sprains seems to point more towards freak incidents rather than Okung being injury prone - I hope.

It's also worth noting that Walter Jones suffered two ankle sprains his rookie year as well.

 

[drbludevil]

I think he gets an A- to a B+, when he is actually playing. Because he has been hurt much of the season, I would give him a C+, maybe at the highest B-, but actually closer to a B-.