Seahawks Draft: Reloading Defense, Boosting Offense

On April 26th, Seattle Seahawks came into the draft with a stacked roster even after losing four key vets from their Super Bowl squad.

General manager John Schneider grabbed eight picks using the first three to plug those exact holes and half went straight to the defensive.

Backfield, their pride and joy on that dark side defense.

They lost multiple players there this offseason, so it was a smart move to reload.

Schneider skipped heavy drafting at edge rusher, the one spot without a clear replacement for a departing star.

Now he's eyeing unsigned vets like 33-year-old Jadavian Clowny, a beast at 6 with 5, 266 pounds, perfect for pass.

Russian run stops in Mike McDonald's scheme.

Derek Barnett and Michael Dana could slide into rotations two solid pros with Super Bowl chops, giving starters like DeMarcus Lawrence some real.

Fans and analysts are buzzing because Seattle's young, undrafted free agents like Jared Ivory might step up, but adding these vets would make an already dominant defense unstoppable.

No one's panicking, but the edge depth feels thin without a proven hand, especially after missing mid-round draft options.

Beyond edges, Antonio Gibson at running back brings speed, power, and pass-catching skills. No one's matching on the current depth chart behind.

First rounder Jadavian Price. Up front, 28-year-old guard James Daniels could fix right guard if he's past those fluky injuries, versatile and high upside for a low risk.

Add. Schneider's still hunting undrafted gyms and vet bargains, so expect more moves to tweak this talent machine before the 2026 season kicks.

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