Seahawks' Draft Strategy: Trade Down or Reach?

0:00On April 22nd, the Seattle Seahawks head into the 2026 NFL Draft with just 4 picks, the fewest in the league. They hold their own first round spot at 30 second overall, plus second and third rounders, and one lone pick on day 3. ESPN insider Dan Graziano says he wouldn't be shocked if they stay put and grab Notre Dame running back to Darian Price right there in the first round. The Seahawks have made it clear they're open to trading down from that spot to stockpile more selections. Fans and analysts would lose their minds over drafting a backup running back that high. Price put of solid numbers last season with 674 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 113 carries, plus some. Receiving production, but most see him as a second round talent at best. Trading down makes way more sense, especially with quarterback needy teams potentially jumping for a falling prospect like Ty Simpson. The Seattle needs backfield help short-term, but Zach Chardonnay returns midseason, so

1:00a mid-round filler fits better than burning prime capital. Bottom line. After their Super Bowl win, John Schneider can't afford that kind of reach in his first draft. Better to flip the pick for assets and build deeper.