Seahawks Draft T.J. Parker, Edge Rusher

0:00On April 23rd, Seahawks just hoisted the Super Bowl trophy, so they're picking dead last at 32 in the first round of the 2026 NFL. Draft, in same spot in the second, with only four picks, total league-wide low, GM John Schneider's talking trades to stock up, but ESPN Draftboss Mel Kuiper says nah, they're staying. But for Clemson's edge rusher, TJ Parker. Kuiper's latest mock has Seattle grabbing Parker right there, calling him a rugged fit for Mike McDonald's defense, kinda like their own dare call. Strong and edge-setting against the run, not all speed. Parker's got fans worried, though, his college tape dipped hard, popping off in 2024 with 11 sacks, 6 force fumbles, and 19. Not tackles for loss as second team all SEC, but just 5 sacks in 9.5 TFLs in 2025. Strengths his superpower, he bends linemen, collapses pockets, and holds firm on run plays, but he's not the quickest, so he'll lean on power, and if.

1:02Blot, his counters are limited. McDonald's the X-Factor, though, that defensive wizard-schemed wonders in Baltimore, so by Parker's second year, expect him scheming ways to unleash. That 2024 beast mode, and lock down Seattle's front for years.