The Seattle Seahawks did not have a fourth- or fifth-round pick entering Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. While they sat idly by in the fourth round, John Schneider made a trade into the fifth with the Cleveland Browns. They sacrificed a 2027 fourth-round pick to Cleveland for the 148th overall selection in this year’s draft.
With the 148th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select…
Beau Stephens, Guard, Iowa
Stephens
was a first-team All-American guard in his final year at Iowa. He can play at either guard position, but realistically he’d be a right guard in Seattle. This is very relevant to the future of Anthony Bradford, whose contract expires after 2026. Stephens was brought in on a 30 visit by the Seahawks and he obviously impressed enough for them to sacrifice a 2027 pick to get him in the fifth. Given Iowa runs a zone blocking scheme, that’s a big benefit transitioning into the NFL and specifically to the Seahawks.
Here’s The Athletic draft analyst Dane Brugler’s write-up:
A three-year starter at Iowa, Stephens lined up at left guard in offensive coordinator Tim Lester’s zone-blocking scheme. After struggling and losing his starting job as an underclassman, he fought through that adversity, got healthy and developed into an All-Big Ten player as a senior. He didn’t allow a sack over the past three seasons and helped the Hawkeyes earn the 2025 Joe Moore Award as the nation’s top offensive line.
Stephens embraces the physicality of the position and delivers pop at contact in all phases. In the run game, he can generate movement blocking down and has a feel for how lanes develop. His stubborn hands help him sustain, but his edges leak and marginal body control makes it tough for him to get out of compromised positions.
Stephens looks to be a great fit for the Seahawks offensive line.
