Seahawks Sign First-Round OT Charles Cross

The Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round OT Charles Cross to a four-year contract, according to Ian Rapoport.

There are just three picks unsigned from Seattle’s 2022 draft class. 

Rd	Player	Pos.	Note
1	Charles Cross	OT	Signed
2	Boye Mafe	DE
2	Kenneth Walker III	RB
3	Abraham Lucas	OT	Signed
4	Coby Bryant	CB
5	Tariq Woolen	CB	Signed
5	Tyreke Smith	DE	Signed
7	Bo Melton	WR	Signed
7	Dareke Young	WR	Signed

 

Cross, 21, was a two-year starter at Mississippi State. He was a first-team All-American and a first-team All-SEC selection in 2021. The Seahawks used the No. 9 overall pick on him in the 2022 draft. 

Lance Zierlein compares him to a combination of Taylor Moton (physical) and Tristan Wirfs (play).

He’s projected to sign a four-year, $21,383,456 contract that includes a $12,731,604. There is also a fifth-year option for the team to pick up in 2025.

During his three-year college career at Mississippi State, Cross appeared in 25 games, making 22 starts for them at left tackle.