2027 SB Nation Mock Draft: The Seahawks goes into the Texas trenches again

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Maraad Watson #98 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during the second half of a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Yes, the 2026 NFL Draft just ended, but we’re already looking to 2027 for the Seattle Seahawks!

With the 32nd pick (again!) in the 2027 SB Nation NFL Mock draft, the Seattle Seahawks select Maraad Watson, Defensive Lineman, Texas Longhorns.

Personally, I am all about the trenches, so this pick would make me happy. If I were the general manager of the Seahawks, I would likely draft either an offensive lineman or defensive line with the first two picks in every draft. Both the offensive and defensive lines are the foundation of a team. The offensive line protects the quarterback and opens lanes for running backs. Meanwhile, the defensive line will stop the running back, get to the quarter back, or open up gaps for a blitzer to get after the quarterback or runner. I am not the general manager, thankfully; that is John Schneider’s job. This mock draft selecting Watson, though, is a selection that I would likely make.

Watson is a multi-layered threat along the defensive line, someone that Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald would love. In his two years of collegiate play, he has averaged 26.5 total tackles and 1 sack per year, had defended a pass, and 1.5 tackles for loss per year. He is not just a big body to fill the gap. At 6’3 and 313lbs, he’s quite athletic for his size, and can not only act as a wall, but a threat to get into the backfield. Watson made his presence known in the ACC at Syracuse in 2024, and in the SEC at Texas in 2025. He pushes back opposing linemen into the quarterback’s lap, pressures the quarterback, and will even chase after the ball carrier, showing his dedication to stop the opposition from scoring.