Seahawks Draft Focus: RB, CB, Edge Rusher

0:00On March 27th, the Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl victory, are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, now just about one month, away. After losing several key players to free agency, General Manager John Schneider holds only four draft picks to rebuild. The team prioritized retaining their own talent, like extending wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba, rather than splashing big on outside free agents. Earlier this week, attention turned to their biggest roster gaps. At running back, they said goodbye to Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, and while they added a manual Wilson and checked out Najee Harris, the plan points to drafting a new lead back. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the cornerback spot too. With Ric Wullen heading to Philadelphia, Josh Joe returns to pair with Devon with his spoon, but there's no trusted number three option, leaving that. Depth chart shaky and raising concerns for the secondary. Meanwhile, the Edge Russia Group took a hit with Boy Mafes departure.

1:02The rotation feels thin behind Derek Hall, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Uchena Nguosu. So expect Schneider to target fresh pass rush talent, staying true, to their history of drafting defensive ends. Prospects like Notre Dame's Diderian prize for running back, Clemson's Ronan Hanuffin at corner, and UCF's Malachi Lawrence on the Edge are gaining. Traction and mock drafts, as the Seahawks plot their moves, these picks could define their title defense run. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.