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We’re getting closer and closer to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The Seattle Seahawks only have four picks, starting with No. 32 overall after their Super Bowl smashing of the New England Patriots, so there’s a little more intrigue than usual in terms of how John Schneider
works the draft board with the fewest picks of any team.
Last week, we asked whether or not the Seahawks would use the draft to address the running back room, and it looks like most of you expect Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) to be the sweet spot for Seattle to invest in the position. This week’s question is the same deal, except for the edge rusher position. While Seattle only lost Boye Mafe in free agency, there’s still uncertainty at the position. Both Derick Hall and Uchenna Nwosu are in contract years while DeMarcus Lawrence could just as easily hang it up after 2026 than see out his 2027 contract. Jared Ivey and Connor O’Toole were nice undrafted acquisitions but hardly saw the field on defense.
This year’s edge rushing class is not stacked in terms of a slew of first round talents, but it does have some depth. The Seahawks have already made plans to meet with R Mason Thomas, Keyron Crawford, and Keyshawn James-Newby. Gabe Jacas and Malachi Lawrence are among the other notable options at 32 or 64. Mike Macdonald indicated at the league meeting last week that Seattle could look at the free agent market to add to the position, or they may just roll with their guys on the roster if there’s nothing that suits their fancy.
So what say you, Seahawks fans? If they draft an edge, how early would it be? Or are they going to sit this class out and dip into the free agent (or trade?) market afterward?
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Check back later in the week for the full results. We’ll remember all of these responses come draft time.
