Seahawks' Draft Picks: Safeties to Bolster Secondary

0:00On April 7th, Seattle Seahawks roll into the 2026 NFL Draft with just four picks, so every selection counts bigtime. They're eyeing safeties to beef up that secondary under Mike McDonald, where versatility is king guys who can rotate, disguise coverages, and hit in. Both run and pass defense. Even with Tio Cotta projected as a starter, they want competition and depth. Names popping up early include Emanuel McNeil Warren from Toledo in the first round, a physical enforcer who thrives near the line, but lacks top. Speed deep, then in round two, AJ, Halsey from LSU and Jelon Kilgore from South Carolina, both with top 30 visits scheduled. Halsey's got elite instincts as a ball-hawk, while Kilgore's length and multi-role skills make him a chess piece. Fans and analysts see this as smart shopping, given the team's thin draft capital and the secondary's need for fresh legs after Kobe Bryant's exit. These prospects bring real production, like all SEC nods and all American honors, fitting a zone heavy scheme that demands smarts over raw.

1:06Athleticism, deeper into the draft, third round targets like Zaky Wheatley from Penn State for his range, or ball-hawks such as Genesis Smith from Arizona and Bud. Clark from TCU, offer upside despite tackling flaws. Late, sixth round flyers include athletic converts like Lorenzo Stiles Jr. from Ohio State, and versatile vet Cole Wiesneski from Texas Tech. Bottom line, Seahawks can afford misses here, the right safety fit could lock down the back end quick and elevate that defense right out the gate. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.