Seahawks Select DT Byron Murphy II With 16th Overall Pick

Texas DT Byron Murphy II was selected by the Seahawks in the 1st round of the 2024 NFL Draft. by Ari Horton & John Boyle

Talking about building a successful defense, new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said earlier this offseason "we are trying to build a wall up the middle."

On Thursday, the Seahawks took a big step towards building that wall, selecting University of Texas defensive tackle Byron Murph