Seahawks GM & Coach: Stocking Up on Draft Picks

On April 21st, Seahawks GM John Schneider and head coach Mike McDonald hit the media Monday ahead of Thursday's NFL draft kickoff.

Right now, Seattle's down to just four picks. The back ends of rounds one through three plus a six-rounder from a Cleveland trade.

Schneider made it clear their eyeing moves to stock up on more selections, especially with that valuable 30-second overall pick at the end of.

Round one. That spots a hot commodity since it's the last first rounder with a fifth-year option, perfect for teams chasing a late gem.

Schneider's no stranger to sliding back. He's done it plenty in Seattle and with holes from trading fourth and fifth rounders for receiver Rashid.

Shaheed last year adding picks his priority one.

Meanwhile, draft trades ain't as smooth these days. Teams ditched the old Jimmy Johnson value chart for custom analytics, salary caps, and history.

So, talks take more hustle. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the running back room after losing Kenneth Walker III in free agency, but McDonald's standing pad on guys.

Like Zack Sharbanay, George Holani, Kenny McIntosh, and new Sinea Emmanuel Wilson.

They might grab another back, but no panic with five months till training camp. The league's shaving first round clock time from 10 to 8 minutes.

Schneider says it won't cramp their style teams rarely max out anyway. On depth, Scouts flagged his class as thin early, which justified those trades, but Schneider insists low pick count is no alibi for whipping.

Whether they end with four or flip for more, the mission's finding impact starters all the way down.

Pressures the same as years, with three picks or a haul from Wilson and Metcalf deals. Bottom line, Seahawks have scheming smart to rebuild the board, turning Slim Capital into real fire powercom, draft night.