DA Draft Buzz: Falcons & Seahawks Set to Swap Picks?
As we get closer to the start of the draft, talk of potential trades is heating up. Draft Analyst has learned of one potential trade late in the first round.
Sources have told us the
Atlanta Falcons (31st pick) and
Seattle Seahawks (26th pick) are discussing swapping first round picks. It’s a trade many think will ultimately occur in large part due to the relationship between Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and his former employer.
I’ve been told the Falcons, who presently own the 31st pick of round one, want to jump ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys to ensure themselves of a top rated pass rusher. The name being floated as their target is
Charles Harris of Missouri.
Once they move back the Seattle Seahawks will then target an offensive lineman. The name given to me is tackle
Garett Bolles of Utah. Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable was on the Utes campus this past Sunday meeting with the team’s top offensive line prospects.
I’m told the compensation for the swap is likely to end up a fourth round pick.