2026 Seattle Seahawks Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 6 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: October 26, 2026Overview
Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 6 selections. Biggest needs: Edge Rusher, IOL, Quarterback.
Complete Draft Class:- Round 1 (#29): Matayo Uiagalelei, Edge Rusher, Oregon — Grade B+
- Round 2 (#60): Kenyatta Jackson Jr, Edge Rusher, Ohio State — Grade B
- Round 3 (#91): Fox Crader, Offensive Tackle, NA — Grade B-
- Round 4 (#131): Taylor Wein, Defensive Line, Oklahoma — Grade C
- Round 6 (#202): Eli Bowen, Nickel Cornerback, Oklahoma — Grade C-
- Round 6 (#215): Ian Strong, Wide Receiver, California — Grade C-
Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #29 - Seattle Seahawks: Matayo Uiagalelei, Edge Rusher, Oregon
Rank: #30 overall | Grade: B+ Why This Pick:Edge is Seattle's clear top need, and while taking Uiagalelei at 29 is technically a one-spot reach over his 30 ranking, that's essentially a wash on draft boards. This is about addressing a glaring hole rather than reaching for value, and with a player this close to his actual slot, the cost is minimal. Seattle gets a pass rusher with real traits rather than forcing a need pick on a player who's wildly overdrafted.
The Fit:Uiagalelei's explosive first step, length, and bend fit a 3-4 scheme that can move him around from five-technique to wide nine or even stand him up outside, giving Seattle flexibility in how they deploy him. He sets a hard edge and holds up against the run, which matters for a defense needing a complete player, not just a situational rusher. The concern is that his pass-rush plan still leans heavily on the cross chop and long arm, and his sack total dropped from 10.5 to 6 as his anchor placement got exposed, so he'll need to add real power moves before he's an every-down difference maker.
- Strengths: Explosive first step with acceleration upfield
- Weaknesses: Pass-rush plan leans on the cross chop and long arm
- NFL Comp: Draft-stock path similar to Isaiah Foskey, Joseph Ossai and Arden Key
Pick #60 - Seattle Seahawks: Kenyatta Jackson Jr, Edge Rusher, Ohio State
Rank: #43 overall | Grade: B Why This Pick:Seattle already used an earlier pick on edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei, but pass rush remains the clear top need on this roster, and getting a player ranked #43 overall fall all the way to pick #60 is too much value to pass up. Doubling up at the position this early is unusual, but when a player slides 17 spots past his rank, a front office built on accumulating talent at a position of need will take the value over reaching elsewhere.
The Fit:Jackson joins a 3-4 defense that can use another body off the edge, pairing with the Uiagalelei pick to give Seattle multiple young rushers to develop and rotate. Without detailed scouting notes available, the selection reads as a pure value play, a talent considered a borderline first-round or early second-round prospect landing in the middle of round two, giving the Seahawks a chance to let him compete for reps and grow behind their established pass rushers rather than being forced into an immediate starting role.”, I removed stray quote
- Strengths: Adequate athleticism, decent production, developmental upside
- Weaknesses: Limited upside, concerns about ceiling
- NFL Comp: Von Miller / Micah Parsons
Pick #91 - Seattle Seahawks: Fox Crader, Offensive Tackle, NA
Rank: #72 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:Seattle already used its first two picks on an edge rusher and more edge help, so by round three the focus shifts to restocking the offensive line, and tackle sits at the bottom of their stated needs but is still a real depth concern. Crader going at 91 after ranking 72 means he fell nearly two full rounds past his grade, making this a low-risk value swing rather than a reach to fill a pressing hole.
The Fit:With no scouting profile available on Crader, the pick reads as Seattle betting on draft capital value rather than a scheme-specific plan. He projects as developmental tackle depth behind the starters, giving the roster an extra body to compete in camp while the team continues addressing bigger priorities like interior line, quarterback, and the defensive front with its other selections.
- Strengths: Good fundamentals, solid work ethic
- Weaknesses: Developmental project
- NFL Comp: Rashawn Slater / Tristan Wirfs
Pick #131: Taylor Wein (Defensive Line, Oklahoma) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #202: Eli Bowen (Nickel Cornerback, Oklahoma) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #215: Ian Strong (Wide Receiver, California) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.