Seahawks' Draft Strategy: Trade Back, Target Speed Rushers

0:00On April 24th, with the 2026 NFL Draft kicking off in under two hours, the Seattle Seahawks hold Pick 32 and might not stay put. They're eyeing a trade back to grab value in the second round, targeting speedy edge rushers and cornerbacks to bolster their defense. Take Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas, a lightweight edge guy with serious pass rush speed, he'd slot right into their rotation to replace Boie Mayfays' role. Up second round teams probably pass on him, so Seattle could slide back and snack him mid-round without much risk. Clemson's Avion Terrell was their early favorite at corner, but his pro-day testing bombed harder than most prospects. That dropped him into mid-second talks, plenty of defensive backs available there, so they could trade back and still land him or someone just as good. Meanwhile, San Diego State's Chris Johnson has first round buzz from some scouts, though others cap him at second. Seahawks hosted him for a top 30 visit, but those don't always predict picks.

1:01If their top targets like McCoy and Hood are off the board, he might be the one they stay and take at 32. Draftknights full of these moves and Seattle's playing it smart to maximize depth, keep an eye on how it unfolds as the clock ticks down. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.