Seahawks' Draft Strategy: Cornerback at 32

0:00On March 26th, the 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23rd through 25th, less than a month from now. As Super Bowl champions after beating the Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks land a 30-second overall pick in the first round, followed by the 64th in Round 2, 96th in Round 3, and 188th in Round 6. Seattle enters with just those four selections after several trades. They sent 4th and 5th round picks to New Orleans for receiver Rashid Shaheed, and their original 6th rounder went to Jacksonville for defensive. Lineman Roy Robertson Harris. They also picked up Cleveland's 6th rounder from a deal involving center, Nick Harris. Teams at the top include the Raiders, Jets, Cardinals, Titans, and Giants with Seattle closing out the first round. Analysts point to the Seahawks' secondary losses in free agency, like Cornerbacks Rick Woolen and Kobe Bryant, creating a clear need there. Mach drafts largely agree Seattle stays put at 32 to grab a cornerback.

1:01Names like Clemson's Avion to Rail top most lists for his ball-punching skills and fit in Mike McDonald's flexible defense while others suggest Tennessee's Colton Hood, or Clemson's TJ Parker on the edge. Experts see this as a prime spot to rebuild the back end, especially with limited picks overall, setting up an exciting finish to the first round for the champs.