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Seahawks Mock Draft: Will Heldt at 31

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In Dane Bruglers mock draft for the 2027 NFL draft, the Seahawks select Clemson edge rusher Will Heldt at pick 31. Heldt, a transfer from Purdue, had a breakout year in 2025 with 45 pressures, 7.5 sacks, and 15.5 tackles for loss. Despite the Seahawks needing immediate help, this pick could pay off in the long run, potentially turning Heldt into an All-Pro by 2028. However, it may mean a tough season for the team in the short term.

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Seahawks Mock Draft: Will Heldt at 31

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Seattle Seahawks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Seahawks Mock Draft: Will Heldt at 31. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 28, Seahawks fans checked this out, in a fresh mock draft for the 2027 NFL draft from Dane Brugler at the Athletic Seattle, grabs Clemson Edge-Rusher Will Helt at pick number 31. The team might pass things of short-term with free agents, but they're eyeing a long hall star to pair with guys like Demarkis Lawrence, Uchena, In Dirk Hall and Dirk Hall. Helt transferred from Purdue and blew up in his first year with the Tigers back in 2025. As six with six and 260 pounds, he racked up 45 pressures, 7.5 sacks, and 15.5 sacks is for loss. Duse got NFL size already and could bulk up more if needed. Clemson's D-line was stack last season, with top prospects like Peter Woods and T.J. Parker, but Helt stood out as the Alpha. For Seattle, this pick makes sense. They need that next level pass rest juice, especially under head coach Mike McDonald. Here's the rub though. Starting at 31 means the Seahawks take a step back this year, and no true fan wants

1:03that pain just to snag a talent. Brugler has four other edge guys off the board first, so the position's deep, but imagine Helt turning all pro by 2028. Still, it's early days, and mocks like this spark the hype. With rivals like the Cardinals mock to take Archmanting number one, Seattle could feast in the division while building that dominant front. Keep watching how it unfolds.

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