Seahawks Eyeing Darrell Jackson Jr. for Defensive Tackle Depth

0:00On April 7th, the Seattle Seahawks are eyeing long-term success past the 2026 season, and that means stacking depth at defensive tackle. Where things get thin quick, with Byron Murphy the second locked in but others like Leonard Williams and Brandon Pilly hitting free agency in 2027, they got a plan. Ahead using one of their draft picks, Williams turns 32 this all season, and while he's a priority to keep, no one knows how many elite years he has left. Start move for the Seahawks to grab some young blood now, someone who can rotate in next year and learn from the vets. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this need, seeing it as key to sustaining that defensive front under Mike McDonald. Adding youth here impacts the whole line's flexibility, keeping pressure on quarterbacks for years. One name popping up is Darryl Jackson Jr. from Florida State, a 6 foot 5 315 pound beast with a high motor. After 29 tackles over 50 college games, he's strong against the run, perfect for McDonald's

1:00scheme, and could slide right into the 96 overall pick late in the third round. The NFL Draft hits Pittsburgh, April 23rd through 25th, so Seahawks brass better pounds if Jackson's available, locking in that future. Death before it's too late. Stay locked in with NFL news today, AI-powered updates.