Seahawks' Draft Strategy: Trade or Bust

0:00On April 19th, fresh off their Super Bowl win, the Seattle Seahawks head into the 2026 NFL draft with just four picks, starting at number 32 overall. Every choice counts big time for these champs, but the roster has some real holes despite the hardware. Experts were split on that first round spot, mostly pushing Notre Dame running back to Darian Price to replace Kenneth Walker III, who's now with Kansas City, or cornerbacks like Tennessee's Colton Hood, or Clemson's Abbey on Terrell, to rebuild the secondary after losing Rick Wullen and Colby Bryan. Fans and analysts see the immediate needs of running back, with Zack Sharbinay still heard from a torn ACL, and in the defensive backfield were Josh. Job is holding it down for now, but the pressure is on with so few selections to address everything. What the mocks are missing is General Manager, John Schneider's trade magic, he averages over eight picks a year. Starting down from 32, could snag a mid second and extra third, plus they need youth on

1:00the defensive line, where Jaren Reed is 33, and Leonard Williams hits 32 soon. A developmental nose tackle beats a flashy first round back long term. In the end, don't bet on a player at 32, instead watch for a trade to teams like the Arizona Cardinals or New York Jets chasing a quarterback, giving Seattle the volume to build depth and stay contenders through their window.