Seahawks' Edge Rusher Draft Strategy

0:00On April 8th, the 2026 NFL Draft is creeping up in Pittsburgh and the Seattle Seahawks are rolling in with just four picks after. Smashing the Patriots in the Super Bowl, their first shot is at number 32 overall, the fewest selections of any squad, so General Manager John Schneider has fans buzzing about his. Trade Magic, last week, Y'all voted heavy on grabbing a running back in rounds two or three, and now the spotlight's on edge rushers. Seattle lost Boie Mayfay in Free Agency, and guys like Derek Hall, Uchenna Nuosu, and even DeMarcus Lawrence face contract questions or retirement, whispers. Depth rules this edge class more than star power up top, leaving room for Seattle to pounce without burning that first pick. Undrafted gems like Jared Ivy barely sniffed the field last year. The team's already setting up meetings with our Mason Thomas, Kieran Crawford, and Kishan James Newby, plus eyes on Gabe Joccas and Malachi Lawrence. A round picks 32 or 64. Coach Mike McDonald hinted at Free Agency dips or sticking with the roster if the board don't vibrate.

1:07So Seahawks faithful, hit that pole draft in the edge and win, or chase Free Agents and trades later, will circle back with results soon, keeping it locked for draft day moves. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.