Mel Kiper Jr. gives Seahawks a lackluster grade for 2026 NFL Draft class

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The Seattle Seahawks came into the 2026 NFL Draft with just four selections. It was no secret that John Schneider was trying to trade down and accumulate more ammo.

But, he didn't do so in Round 1 or in Round 2. He was able to add four picks to reach eight on the draft, but the players he took didn't exactly excite.

At least, in the opinion of ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., who gave the Seahawks a lackluster B- grade for their draft class, which is a good bit lower than their classes in previous years.

Seahawks receive a lackluster B- grade for draft class

"Seattle Seahawks: B-," Kiper writes. "Seattle added picks, but there aren't many chances to make an impact beyond the top two rounds."

The Seahawks took Jadarian Price, a running back who was the backup at Notre Dame to Jeremiyah Love in the first round. With the Seahawks likely trying to trade down, that was a bit of a letdown of a pick.

They took Bud Clark, a safety out of LSU, in Round 2. He's a fine player and was a nice pick for the Seahawks. Julian Neal in Round 3, and should compete in the cornerback room for a starting job with Josh Jobe.

On Day 3, they took offensive guard Beau Stephens, wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr., CB Andre Fuller, defensive tackle Deven Eastern, and CB Michael Dansby.

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