Seahawks' Draft History: Boom or Bust

0:00On April 23rd, tonight's the night for the 2026 NFL Draft first round and the Seattle Seahawks hold the 32nd pick. They only got four total selections this year, so odds are they'll trade out for more ammo later. Still, if they stay put, it'd add to a wild history of first round swings dating back to their expansion days in 1976. Early on, they grabbed defensive anchors like Jacob Green and Kenny Easley, plus runner Kurt Warner, building that blue collar vibe. The 80s and 90s brought flash like Brian Bosworth and Cortez Kennedy, but also QB misses like Dan McGuire and Rick Meyer that stung fans. Hard. Over the years, hits like Walter Jones, Sean Alexander, and Steve Hutchinson fueled Super Bowl runs, while gaps, no picks from 2013 to 15 leaned on trades and free agency during the Legion of Boom era. Those gems created lasting impact, from Hall of Famers to Franchise Cornerstones. Lately, they've heated up with Devon Witherspoon, Jackson Smith and Jigba, Byron Murphy

1:02the second, and Gray's Abel last year, showing sharper eyes up top. No first rounders in some recent seasons, but when they bite, it's big. Whatever move they make tonight, Seahawks' history stays stacked with boom or bust tales that keep us hooked on Draft Knight drama. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.