Seahawks Draft: Strengthening Secondary & Line

On April 26th, the Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their 2026 NFL draft over the weekend after trading away most of their early picks to build that Super Bowl winning roster.

They snagged Notre Dame running back Giderian Price at pick 32 in the first round, filling their biggest need after losing Kenneth Walker, the third in Zack Chardonnay's injury.

Price stands out as the top back in a week class behind the number three overall pick. Earlier this week, they grabbed TCU Safety Bug Clark at 64 and Round 2, a versatile vet who fits Mike McDonald's scheme perfectly, playing.

Safety or nickel with experience against the run and pass. Then in Round 3, pick 99. Arkansas corner Julian Neal, a big six foot two guy whose physical impress coverage and run support, adding.

Much needed depth after free agency losses. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how these picks shore up the secondary in line with Clark drawing home run praise for his playoff pedigree like.

That picks six on JJ McCarthy back in 2022.

They impact hits home since Seattle lost corners like Kobe Bryant and Tareek Willen, so Neal and later day three corners like Toledo's Andre Fuller and.

Arizona's Michael Dansby bring competition and special teams juice on the flip side.

They added Iowa Guard both Stevens in Round 5 after trading up a potential fix for last year's right guard woes plus Kansas.

Wide out Emanuel Henderson Jr. in Round 6 for speed and Minnesota defensive tackle Devon Eastern late to refresh an aging D line that still dominated in the Super Bowl.

Overall, this class bolsters depth without major holes trading future picks for now champ status paid off big and these rookies could contribute right away in camp.

Seahawks stay stacked heading into next season.