Seahawks QB Draft Strategy in 2026

0:00On April 6th, the 2026 NFL Draft hits Pittsburgh later this month and the Seahawks are rolling in after their Super Bowl 60 win with. A stacked roster full of young talent, their down to just 4 picks, round 1 at number 32, round 2 at 64, round 3 at 96, and a 6th rounder from Cleveland. At number 188, after trading away others for guys like Rashid Shaheed and Roy Robertson Harris, at quarterback, they're looking solid heading in. Last off season, Seattle shook things up big time by trading Geno Smith, signing Sam Darnold who balled out with a pro bowl nod, and that Super Bowl. Ring, then bringing back Drew Locke's backup. They also grabbed Jaylen Moreau in the third round from the Smith deal, and flipped Sam Howe for a defensive lineman pick. Now Darnold's locked in as the leader, after another strong year. Fans and scouts see the Seahawks as set at the position, but GM John Schneider stresses bringing in competitors who can handle earning their spot. Alongside stars, a lesson from the Legion of Boom Days.

1:02Their QB draft history under Schneider includes Russell Wilson in 2012, Alex McGolf later, and Mill Row last year, who mostly rode the bench in. His rookie season, draft guru Rob Rang calls this, um, QB class week overall, kind of like 2010 with just a few early picks, except Heisman Winter Fernando Mendoza from Indiana who's projected number one to the Raiders. Other top guys include Alabama's Thai Simpson, LSU's Garrett Newsmeyer, Miami's Carson Beck, and Athletic Freak Tailing Green from Boise State Most, landing mid-rounds. Seattle might not chase a quarterback high with their death, but eyes are on whether Mill Row steps up in year two as they hunt tough, smart adds to. Stay contenders long term, position breakdowns continue soon.