Seahawks Draft Strategy: Trade Down for Depth

0:00On April 20th, fresh off their Super Bowl win, the Seattle Seahawks head into the 2026 NFL Draft with just four picks, number 32, 64, 96, and 188. General manager John Schneider has a bear covered after trading away their fourth, fifth, and seventh rounders for vets like Rashi Shaheed and Roy, Robertson Harris. With holes at running back, cornerback, and edge rusher, trading back from that last first round spot looks like the smart play to stock up. Schneider's track record screens action. He's nabbed at least eight picks in each of the last four drafts, so four total would be way off script. Teams like the Cardinals or Jets might want to jump for a quarterback like Ty Simpson, giving Seattle Levers to flip number 32 into. Mid-round gold without dropping far. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the impact, knowing this thin draft haul could stall their title repeat if they don't maneuver. That overnight hold on the final first rounder means desperate teams will call, and Schneider

1:01loves exploiting that for extra ammo to build depth across the board. The hot scenarios? Trade down a few spots for a future fourth and mid-rounder, targeting a back like Jadarian Price or Corner, Colton Hood, or slide 10-12 spots for multiple day two picks to hit offensive line and defensive back needs. Those case, grab a 2027 second rounder, plus mids, to reload next year. Bottom line, expect Schneider on the phones by rounds and scenario, one feels most likely, snagging their guy while patting the board, keeping the Seahawks loaded for another run. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.