Seahawks' Draft Blueprint: Kayden McDonald Meeting

0:00On April 7th, Seattle Seahawks just wrapped a meeting with Ohio State defensive tackle Kaden McDonald and this could signal their blueprint for the 2026 draft. Teams can chat with up to 30 players pre-draft, but linking up with McDonald hence their eyeing defensive line held big time. Last year, they dropped 11 picks, 9 on offense, that's lopsided. Heading into 2026, they've only got four selections, so General Manager John Schneider might flip the script and load up on defense. The D-line solid now, but key vets are aging fast. Leonard Williams hits 32 by week one, Jaren Reed turns 33. Younger studs like Byron Murphy in Year 3 and Riley Mills in his second knee backup to keep things fresh. McDonald's a projected mid to late 20s pick at 6 foot 2, 326 pounds strong inside guy with quickness, though pass rush. Needs work. He hawks it at 32 earliest, so no trading up without burning capital they don't have.

1:00If he slides their way, he'd plug the middle, crush runs early, and Fitch Schneider's best player available vibe perfectly, keeping that front young and fierce.