Seahawks' Draft Steal: Chris Johnson at 32?

On March 20th, the Seattle Seahawks head into the 2026 NFL Draft with just four picks, even after their Super Bowl win last season.

A key need stands out a cornerback, following Rick Willins departure to the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency.

Multiple mock-drafts now project the team-grabbing San Diego State's Chris Johnson at Pick 32.

Several outlets agree on this move, including the Athletic, Athletes Sports, Pro Football Network, and SB Nation.

General manager John Schneider could snag this talent late in the first round, to bolster the secondary.

With Devon Witherspoon and Nick Mnwery offering versatility across alignments, Seattle wants a dedicated outside corner to maximize defensive.

Creativity.

Josh Job steps up after resigning, but losing Willins Snaps hurts depth.

Johnson brings elite tools as a six-foot, 195-pound athlete. He clocked a 4.440 yard dash, and 38 ends vertical at the combine.

Last call of season, he limited completions to 41.9% of targets for 185 yards, with four interceptions, no.

Touchdowns allowed, and top tackling skills.

This profile fits Mike McDonald's system perfectly, blending coverage, run support, and ball skills.

If Johnson slides to 32, he could become Seattle's next draft steel.