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Seahawks' Draft Focus: Edge Rushers for Defensive Dominance

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Seahawks eye edge rushers in 2026 NFL Draft, with Cashius Howell and Malachi Lawrence as top picks, to maintain dominant defensive line and potentially secure a repeat championship.

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Seahawks' Draft Focus: Edge Rushers for Defensive Dominance

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Seattle Seahawks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Seahawks' Draft Focus: Edge Rushers for Defensive Dominance. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 8th, Seattle Seahawks just snagged another Super Bowl ring, making them two-time champs, and now, all eyes on the 2026 NFL Draft. Mock Drafts are locking in on Pick 32. The end of the first round, with most experts eyeing edge rushers to keep that dominant front rolling. It's not the flashiest need, but it's smart business after free agency hits. Cash's How from Texas A&M tops the list, mocked by CBS's Pete Prisco and NFL.com's Red Lewis. This 6'2-253 pounder brings a bag of pass rush moves, even if his run defense needs polish. He's perfect for third down rotations, replacing the departed boy Mayfe, who signed with the Bengals. Fans might push for running back, or guard fixes, but leaning into defensive line strength is how they won it all. Using Kenneth Walker III to the Chiefs, open that RB spot, yet the Mock say build the trench monster's first. Schneider's crew knows depth wins championships.

1:00One curve ball from ESPN's Peter Schrager, Jadarian Price, Notre Dame's No. 2 back, with 674 yards and 11 scores on just. 113 carries last year. He's smooth but older at 23, more power-guide than receiver. Meanwhile, NFL spin zones, Sayer Beddinger, Tav's Malachi Lawrence from UCF, a 6'4-freek athlete with 4.52 speed and crazy. Jumps, with Uchina Nuosu and Derek Hall hitting free agency after next season, its future proofing time, Seahawks stacking talent could chase that rare repeat.

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