Grading the Seahawks' selection of Iowa guard Beau Stephens at No. 148

The Seattle Seahawks made a move to get back into the fifth round, since their original fifth (and fourth round) pick(s) were sent to the New Orleans Saints in order to obtain the services of Rashid Shaheed. A worthy trade, but one that wasn't going to stop Seattle from finding their way back. After a trade with the Cleveland Browns, which saw the Seahawks surrender their 2027 fourth rounder, the Seahawks drafted Iowa guard Beau Stephens.

Seattle's offensive line took a considerable leap forward in year two of the Mike Macdonald era, but right guard was always shaky at best. As we have done for all the other Seahawks picks, we at Seahawks Wire are grading the selection of Beau Stephens from Iowa.

Kole Musgrove - Seahawks Wire Managing Editor: A

• As I said in the paragraph above, right guard was shaky. Why? Anthony Bradford was starting. To his credit, Bradford locked in and provided solid support in the second half of the season, especially in the playoffs. But if there was a weak link, we knew where to find it. Beau Stephens will likely provide backup to Bradford, if not challenging him outright for the position in a training camp battle. Regardless, Bradford's contract expires at the conclusion of the 2026 season and this appears to be his heir apparent. Seattle addressed a need for this year and beyond. I like it. Plus, tremendous value. Stephens was ranked as the 87th best prospect and the Seahawks got him at No. 148 overall.

Dom Skene - Seahawks Wire Contributor: A