Seahawks Eye Upside in Round 1

On April 3rd, Seattle Seahawks got options wide open for the 2026 NFL draft, chasing pure upside on the edge without getting boxed in by needs.

They're eyeing that 32nd overall pick for a disruptive pass rusher, passing on short things if a high ceiling guy slides.

Earlier this week, names like Texas ANM's Cassia's Howl popped up, but his shorter arms kept the potential.

Central Florida's Malachi Lawrence steps in as a strong consolation, with NFL.com's LandZerline comparing him straight to Phillies, Josh.

Sweat perfect for a defense craving pressure.

Boya Mayfay balled out last year as Seattle's pressure king, but that $20 million a year free agent bag means they got to rebuild the rush on.

The cheap?

Fans and analysts see Lawrence fitting right in, bringing that raw edge to keep the front seven humming without breaking the bank.

His tool screen elite, explosiveness and speed in the 97th to 99th percentile, plus 33.630 inch arms, putting him with the big dogs.

Smaller school and some polish needed might let him fall just right to the Seahawks.

If Seattle snags this kind of talent late in round one, it flips their pass rush script for years.

Upside unlocked, pressure's incoming.

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