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Seahawks 2021 draft target: Robert Rochell could be 2022 starter

Jan 27, 2021; American defensive back Robert Rochell of Central Arkansas (23) drills during American practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, USA; Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

The Seahawks might be building depth at cornerback for 2021. But by 2022, the team might need a long-term starter at CB and Robert Rochell could be that. Rochell has really good size for a Seahawks corner and can run a sub-4.4 40. So what would keep him from being drafted higher?

Well, for one Rochell is going to make the jump from Central Arkansas to the NFL and he isn’t ready, at least not ready enough to play snaps in the early part of the season.