Seahawks Mock Draft: Elite Picks, Room for Improvement

0:00On April 19, Bleacher Report dropped a full three-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft, projecting all 100 picks. For the Seattle Seahawks, with just three selections, they slotted corner-back Chris Johnson from San Diego State at number 32 overall. Then running back Mike Washington, Jr., from Arkansas at 64, an edge defender Kieran Crawford from Auburn at 96. This first-round pick on Johnson hits perfect for Mike McDonald's defense. He's got elite zone coverage skills, speed, smarts, and run support, filling the gap left by Jari Alexander's exit. Minor tweaks needed on press coverage, but at number 38 on the bigboard, it's great value for Seattle's secondary needs. Moving to round two, Washington brings boom or bust upside as an explosive, big back, with vision and pass-catching potential. Sure, he fumblesome, hesitates at times, and wasn't a college stud, but his raw talent screams franchise potential at number 60 on boards.

1:02Seahawks could use backfield depth here. The third-rounder, Crawford, shines as a quick bendy pass-rusher, but falls short for McDonald's power-based scheme. Short arms and run defense woes make him a change of pace guy at best, though his number 90 ranking at solid value amid edge needs post-boy. Mafé. Overall, this mock earns an A for Seattle killer. Most two picks set up the roster strong, even if the third could improve. John Schneider would love heading into draft week with this haul.