Seahawks select Boye Mafe at No. 40
The Seattle Seahawks selected Minnesota pass-rusher Boye Mafe in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 40 overall.
Seattle acquired the 40th pick from the Denver Broncos in the Russell Wilson trade. It was the first of the Seahawks' two consecutive picks in the second round - they took Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker with No. 41.
Mafe enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, recording seven sacks.
Scouting profile: Boye Mafe
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6'4 | 261 | 4.53 |
Two words are thrown around freely during draft season: potential and value. Well, Mafe has the chance to deliver on both - depending on where he goes. The Minnesota product is as strong as a bull, which is helpful not only for crashing against the run but as a pass-rusher, too. There's a lot to like about Mafe on a fundamental level, but he also surprises with his fluidity, having shown the ability to carry running backs up the sideline on a few occasions. His arsenal to get after the quarterback is limited at this stage, but you'd be hard-pressed to find an edge rusher with more sneaky upside than Mafe in the 2022 class.