L.J. Collier out of Texas Christian University in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft many fans and observers were quick to label the selection a..." The Offseason2019 NFL DraftLet’s talk about Seahawks first round pick L.J. CollierNew Byron Maxwell Color Rush Jersey ,41commentsPDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Let’s talk about Seahawks first round pick L.J. CollierTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Ron Jenkins/Getty ImagesWhen the Seattle Seahawks drafted defensive end L.J. Collier out of Texas Christian University in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft many fans and observers were quick to label the selection a reach. Many noted that Collier was rated by many draft pundits as a Day 2 or potentially even Day 3 pick, but the Hawks front office has never appeared to be overly concerned about outside opinions. In any case, in the wake of the of the selection it was lamented that he would not be able to fill the pass rushing void created by the trade of franchise tagged Frank Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs. Labels such as “run stopper” and CBS Sports even opined that , “Collier isn’t a pure pass rusher but his strength allows him to set the edge in the run game.” This kind of assessment is not surprising, after Collier racked up only 14.5 sacks during his college career Sebastian Janikowski Color Rush Jersey , while TCU teammate Ben Banogu recorded 17.0 sacks over the past two seasons. But could Collier surprise some with his rushing abilities? According to ProFootballFocus.com, that could be the case, as their stats had Collier creating pressure more often than any other edge rusher in the Big XII when rushing the passer. In short, while many experts and fans alike were quick to complain about the selection and argue that Collier wouldn’t be able to address the gaping hole left in the Seahawks pass rush when Clark was traded, is it possible that Collier will surprise? For Hawks fans Dontae Johnson Color Rush Jersey , hopefully that’s the case, and hopefully without proven edge rushers in front of him, he gets a better chance to show what he can do during his rookie season than some other recent selections who play on the defensive line have been given. RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Safety Bradley McDougald, running back Chris Carson and right guard D.J. Fluker headlined a list of seven Seahawks players listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.McDougald (knee) D.J. Fluker Color Rush Jersey , Carson (hip) and Fluker (calf) each were forced out of last week’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to their injuries. Only McDougald was able to get any practice work in this week for the team as he was limited in Friday’s workouts.All three are expected to be game-time decisions.Delano Hill, a third-round pick in 2017, would make his first career start in place of McDougald if he is unable to play. It would leave the Seahawks with a starting secondary consisting entirely of players in their first or second year in the NFL against one of the league’s most explosive offenses.“He had a good week,” head coach Pete Carroll said of Hill. “These are two really good weeks. I mentioned it to you at the end of last week, too Barkevious Mingo Color Rush Jersey , that he had really stepped up in the preparation, he got a lot of work.”Mike Davis is set to go in place of Carson with first-round pick Rashaad Penny and C.J. Prosise available as well. Carroll wouldn’t say who would start in place of Fluker, but Ethan Pocic would be the most likely option.Linebacker K.J. Wright (knee), defensive tackles Shamar Stephen (foot) and Nazair Jones (illness) and guard Jordan Simmons (calf) are also listed as questionable.Carroll indicated that Wright and Jones should be able to play. Stephen had been away from the team this week getting treatment on his injured foot but has told the team he expects to be able to play as well.Cornerback Neiko Thorpe is doubtful to play due to a groin injury. It would be the third straight game he’s missed due to injury.