Seahawks Trade for Extra Pick, Hunt for Late-Round Wide Receiver Talent

On April 25th, Seahawks General Manager John Schneider swung a tray to grab an extra pick at the end of round six in the 2026 NFL draft.

That means they've got two shots in that second to last round.

They're only picks left after snagging a running back and some defensive backs early on.

Now they're in position to hunt for wide receiver talent late.

Their receiving core starts strong with offensive player of the year, Jackson Smith and Jigba and veteran Cooper Cup leading the way.

They've also got Rashid Shahid stepping a bigger on offense after shining as a returner last year, plus second year guy Tori Horton coming back from.

Injury. Still, quarterback Sam Darnold could use more playmakers to spread the defense thin.

Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to build depth, especially since Smith and Jigba draw so much heat.

Adding weapons late helps protect their stars and boost the whole attack as they chase another Lombardi trophy.

It's all about creating mismatches without burning early picks.

Word is Schneider might eye tall, speedy prospects like the six foot five guy from Georgia or the deep threat transfer from Florida.

Others fit his slot options or instinctive playmakers, guys showing growth across colleges and bringing special teams value too.

These are instant stars, but they've got upside with good coaching.

With that extra pick, the Seahawks can mix in an ed rusher if needed or just load up on offense, keeping the roster flexible heading into the final draft day.