Seahawks Trade Up for Beau Stephens: A Bold Move

0:00On April 26, Seattle Seahawks made a bold move in the 2026 draft, trading a 2027 4th round pick to the Cleveland. Browns for a 5th round are to snag Iowa Guard Bo Stevens. They valued his skills so much they jumped up, essentially grabbing him in the 4th round, instead of risking it later. General manager John Schneider said the talent gap was too wide to pass up, and waiting for their 6th round picks might have meant missing out. Entirely, with Stevens looking like a solid fit, they pulled the trigger without hesitation. This pick eyes right guard Anthony Bradford's spot as he's wrapping his rookie deal and hasn't shown with his limited athleticism despite his size. Seahawks sees Stevens stepping in long term to bolster the line. At 6 feet 5 ½ inches and 315 pounds, Stevens gave up 0 sacks over his final two college seasons and earned. First team All-American honors in 2025. Sure, he lacks top speed and has shorter arms, but his technique stands out.

1:00If offensive line coach John Benton schemes around his strengths, Stevens could turn into a draft bargain and push Bradford hard, reshaping that. Interior line for years ahead.