Seahawks' Tight End Draft Strategy

0:00On April 9th, the 2026 NFL Draft hits Pittsburgh later this month, and for the Seahawks, Titan looks stacked after their Super Bowl, LX Run. They've got just four picks, first round number 32, second at 64, third at 96, and a sixth from Cleveland at 188. With a young, deep roster, any new Titan has the battle for snaps against Proven Tallinn. Their offense leaned hard on Titan's last year under Clint Kubiak, and new coordinator Brian Flurry, straight from the Shanahan tree, plans to keep. That multiple Titan vibe going. Seattle's GM John Schneider has a track record here, drafting guys like AJ Barner in 2024, and Elijah O'Royal last year, focusing on competitors who fit the culture. Fans and analysts love AJ Barner's glow up from Blocker to Red Zone Beast with 52 519 yards, and six scores in, 2025, plus that Super Bowl touchdown. Vets like Eric Salbert bring grit and leadership, while O'Royal and undrafted Nick Callerup

1:05add depth and physicality. Draft guru Rob Rang calls this class top-heavy at Titan, with Oregon's Kenyans Sadik leading as a first round freak for 4.3940, 43.5 vertical, and bully blocker. Behind him, Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers with a record 45.5vert, Stanford Sam Rausch as a true inline guy, Ohio State's Max Clare, and Baylor's Michael Trigg round out his top 5, even with limited ammo, Seattle's hunting tough, smart tight ends to push this group further into contention, watch how they maneuver come draft night.