The Seattle Seahawks may not be finished adding to their offensive line. A report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport indicates the Seahawks are hosting Washington State offensive tackle Cole Madison on a visit ahead of the NFL Draft.
The native of Burien, WA started all 13 games at right tackle for the Cougars last year, earning All-Conference second team honors. He has started a total of 47 games at right tackle in his collegiate career, and would likely play at that spot at the next level.
Madison, unlike recently acquired D.J. Fluker, excels more in pass protection than he does in the running game. This is mostly thanks to Mike Leach’s high-octane passing offense at Washington State, giving Madison much more experience in pass protection.
The 6-foot-five, 330-pound Madison improved his draft stock after a strong performance in the Senior Bowl and at the NFL Combine, where he hoisted 26 reps on the bench press.
The Seahawks have drafted the most offensive linemen in the NFL since 2011, but have not had a ton of success up front. Adding a strong pass protector in Madison would give more time for Russell Wilson in the pocket, and would add even more depth to a line that has added Fluker and will get a full season out of Pro Bowler Duane Brown next season.
