| Round | Pick | Pos | Player | School |
|---|
| 1 | 6 | OT | Russell Okung | Oklahoma St. |
| Russell Okung fills the team's need for a left tackle to replace Walter Jones. He was the draft's top offensive tackle and has the same elite skillset possessed by former top 5 picks Jake Long and Joe Thomas. He is the dominant pass protector and physical run blocker Seattle has been lacking with Walter Jones sidelined much of the past two seasons. In 2007 Seattle made the playoffs. With Walter Jones playing just 4 games in 2008 and 2009 Seattle was a combined 9-23. By filling their left tackle need here the Seahawks were positioned to use the best player available theory in the later rounds which played a key role in allowing the Seahawks to acquire one of the most heralded draft classes. |
| 1 | 14 | S | Earl Thomas | Texas |
| The Seahawks were surprised to see Earl Thomas still on the board especially after Philadelphia trade in front of them. Like the earlier selection of Russell Okung, the Seahawks were able to stand pat and land one of the top players on their board and fill a major need. The Seahawks ranked 30th in passing defense in 2009 and needed a playmaker in the secondary who can force turnovers. Earl Thomas is a classic "centerfield" type safety with tremendous range and ball skills. He also has the ability to cover slot receivers on 3rd down. Arguably the best value pick of round one. |
| 2 | 28 | WR | Golden Tate | Notre Dame |
| An explosive slot receiver who provides a playmaker for a stagnant offense. Dynamic returner. |
| 4 | 13 | CB | Walter Thurmond III | Oregon |
| Displays excellent coverage awareness and ball skills, but is coming off a knee injury. A high upside selection who would have been a second rounder if healthy. |
| 4 | 29 | DE | E.J. Wilson | North Carolina |
| A left end prospect with a good motor. Solid against the run and gets push as a pass rusher. |
| 5 | 2 | S | Kam Chancellor | Virginia Tech |
| A big, athletic strong safety (6'3 235) who may convert to outside linebacker. |
| 6 | 16 | TE | Anthony McCoy | Southern California |
| Pete Carroll is re-united with a former Trojan. All-around tight end who averaged 20.8 ypc in 2009. Has character concerns including failed drug test. |
| 7 | 29 | DE | Dexter Davis | Arizona St. |
| Speed rusher who will battle for a spot in the Seahawks defensive end rotation. |
| 7 | 38 | FB | Jameson Konz | Kent State |
| Versatile athlete who started for 2 years at outside linebacker before switching to a hybrid WR/TE role. |
