2026 Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 4 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: December 30, 2025Executive Summary
Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 4 selections and critical needs at Offensive Guard, Wide Receiver, Cornerback. This mock has them addressing their biggest weaknesses while maintaining draft value.
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #32 - Seattle Seahawks: Chris Bell, Wide Receiver, Louisville
Rank: #30 overall | Grade: B+ | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Seattle closes the first round by addressing their fourth-ranked need with Anthony Hill Jr, a run-stuffing linebacker whose 113 tackles and 17 TFLs led the SEC in his sophomore season. Hill's elite instincts and sideline-to-sideline range give the Seahawks a sure-tackling anchor in the middle of their defense. This pick prioritizes immediate impact against the run over coverage upside.
The Fit:Hill's quick play diagnosis and lateral quickness to flow gap-to-gap make him an ideal fit for Seattle's scheme that values linebackers who can chase plays down. His thick build, long arms, and upper-body strength to shed blocks add value in a division with strong running attacks. The coverage limitations are real—hip stiffness affects his ability to turn and run with backs—but his Kenneth Murray-like athleticism and run-stopping dominance provide a foundation to build on.
Scouting Report:If Chris Bell was off the board, Seattle Seahawks could target similar Wide Receivers in the first round range.
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Pick #64 - Seattle Seahawks: Jake Golday, Outside Linebacker, Cincinnati
Rank: #62 overall | Grade: B- | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Seattle addresses their third-ranked need by taking D'angelo Ponds, an Indiana cornerback whose emergence in the Big Ten has turned heads despite limited scouting data available. Ponds' ranking at 70th overall suggests evaluators see genuine Day 2 talent, and his play on a breakout Hoosiers team provides quality tape against improving competition. The Seahawks are adding secondary depth with developmental upside.
The Fit:Ponds' Indiana experience provides Seattle with a corner who has faced the increased pressure of a nationally-relevant program on the rise. His projection as a rotational contributor initially allows him to develop behind established starters while earning playing time through special teams. The lack of detailed scouting reports creates evaluation uncertainty, but his overall ranking suggests the tools for eventual starting caliber play are present.
Scouting Report:If Jake Golday was off the board, Seattle Seahawks could target similar Outside Linebackers in the second round range.
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Pick #96 - Seattle Seahawks: Malik Muhammad, Cornerback, Texas
Rank: #99 overall | Grade: C+ | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Seattle addresses their sixth-ranked need with Keon Sabb, a National Championship Game starter whose transfer from Michigan to Alabama provided exposure at two of college football's premier programs. Sabb's impressive length at 6-1 that plays even longer allows him to disrupt passing lanes and affect quarterback vision from multiple alignments, while his natural zone instincts position his body in throwing windows. The broken foot in 2024 explains the slot value despite elite pedigree.
The Fit:Sabb's serious physicality as a tackler delivering highlight-reel collisions in both run support and open field gives Seattle an enforcer in the secondary. His block-shedding technique against smaller receivers and natural feel for avoiding blockers to blow up screen plays add dimension, while his championship pedigree suggests he rises in big moments. The high pad level compromising change-of-direction and grabby tendencies in man coverage need refinement, but his length and zone instincts project to starter with development.
Scouting Report:If Malik Muhammad was off the board, Seattle Seahawks could target similar Cornerbacks in the Day 2-3 range.
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Pick #213: Patrick Payton (Edge Rusher, LSU) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.---
Seattle Seahawks Draft Class Summary
Overall Grade: B What Went Right:---
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