Seahawks Draft: Schneider's Trade Strategy

0:00On April 10th, Seattle Seahawks head into the 2026 NFL Draft with just four picks, including the final spot at 32. GM, John Schneider has been on a hot streak lately, drafting smart without the wild trades from the old P Carol days, fans wondering if he'll stick or switch it up this April. Draft class ain't stacked with elite talent this year, so trading back makes sense to stop pile more selections. Schneider hasn't done it since 2019, but within depth, he could swap for extra mid-round gems without losing much value at the end of Round 1. Teen needs are glaring a running back and cornerback after Kenneth Walker bolted in free agency and Zach Charbonet heals from that playoff ACL tear. Rick Willan also dipped, leaving Josh Job under pressure as the main guy outside. Seahawks can't gamble on unproven depth there. Jadarian Price from Notre Dame stands out as a speedy, powerful back to pair with Charbonet, though he got to fix those fumbles. Or Colton Hood, a 6 foot corner with 4.44 speed, fits Mike McDonald's scheme as a runstopper.

1:06Still, most bets lean towards Schneider, wheeling and dealing backward. Whatever move he makes expects Schneider to nail it like his recent classes, turning limited ammo into roster gold for the 12s.