Seahawks' 2026 Draft: Trading Down, Cornerback Needs

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight with the Seattle Seahawks holding the 30-second pick after their Super Bowl 60 victory. They are rolling with just four selections total, aiming to tweak their championship squad rather than stockpile for a rebuild. First round starts at 5pm Pacific time on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network and picks move faster this year with only 8 minutes per slot instead of 10. That puts Seattle on the clock between 8 and 8.30pm, Pacific if they stay put. General manager John Schneider hinted they might trade back from 32, calling it a hot commodity with the fifth year option attached. He noted their history of moving down to gather more assets. Biggest needs hit the secondary, especially cornerback, where odds heavily favor that spot for their first choice. Tounted options like cornerbacks from Tennessee, South Carolina and Arizona could lock down that late first round slot. With a thinner draft overall, Seattle's trade of fourth and fifth round picks for White

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