Seahawks Lock in First-Round Picks, Draft Dilemmas Abound

0:00On March 22nd, the Seattle Seahawks just locked in fully guaranteed years for wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, which will take a big bite out of their salary cap space in 2027. These moves come as the team hits the fifth-year option window for both players who they drafted in the first round back in 20, 23 Witherspoon, 5th overall, and Smith and Jigba, 20th. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the running back spot, with some pushing for a first-round pick there amid ongoing question marks, while others, debate trading down from the 30-second overall selection to build depth. Meanwhile, talk around the cornerback position, highlights a thin market for elite talent, prompting questions on whether to wait or grab one early. As the Seahawks weigh these options, rival teams like the 49ers and Ram's eye offensive tackles in Mox, setting up an intriguing draft, landscape across the division. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.