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What are the Seahawks looking for in the 2026 NFL Draft?
John Schneider said Seattle has four picks and could move back to add more selections, even if a division rival lands a quarterback.
- President of football operations John Schneider confirmed Monday that the Seattle Seahawks will trade down from their 32nd overall pick during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday.
- With only four selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, Seattle aims to acquire additional picks to bolster roster depth. Schneider has frequently employed this strategy throughout his 16-year tenure to address limited draft capital.
- Breaking from traditional caution, Schneider said the team will trade within the NFC West, even if a rival moves up to draft a quarterback like Alabama's Ty Simpson. "We have good relationships with all three of those teams," Schneider said.
- The 32nd pick provides leverage because it includes a fifth-year option on the rookie contract, allowing Seattle to trade down for additional assets. This mirrors their successful 2014 trade with Minnesota.
- While negotiations typically intensify Thursday morning, Schneider has orchestrated 74 trade-related moves during his 16-year tenure as general manager. He remains focused on maximizing assets despite the reduced eight-minute pick window.
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What are the Seahawks looking for in the 2026 NFL Draft?
PITTSBURGH — One drawback to winning a Super Bowl is picking last in the first round of the next year’s NFL draft. That’s the situation for the Seattle Seahawks, who also have limited selections beyond that spot. Seattle holds its first-, second- and third-round picks, along with a sixth-round pick acquired from the Cleveland Browns.
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