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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese runs a drill during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In Today’s Links: all types of Seattle Seahawks-related things on the 2026 NFL Draft, which is happening soon. Thank goodness, ‘cause I’d like to talk about something else. But, for now, below we have your usual deluge of prospect information, mock drafts, musings, predictions, etc. Happy Wednesday! Thanks for being here.

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Seahawks News

Seahawks draft prospects: An underrated edge rusher with an ‘over-aged’ problem – Seaside JoeAkheem Mesidor could be the best edge rusher to get to pick 32, but does he put the “age’ in “mirage”?

Rost: 5 Seahawks nuggets from NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler – Seattle SportsNFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler dropped his massive 600-plus-page guide this week, an interactive (or printable) breakdown of more than 2,500 prospects. Barring a trade, four of those prospects will be Seattle Seahawks in just over a weeks’ time.

2026 Seahawks Draft Preview: Linebacker – Seahawks.comA look at where the Seahawks stand at linebacker heading into the 2026 draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang’s top-ranked prospects at that position.

Ranking Seahawks by position group heading into NFL draft | Analysis – The Seattle TimesWhich positions do the Seahawks need to address? Let’s review with our annual ranking of the Seahawks’ position groups heading into the NFL draft.

Mike Macdonald changing this offseason for his champion Seahawks. What about RB? – The News TribuneThe Seahawks have sought this spring to, as their general manager has said, “run it back.”

Big Board: Ranking Top Cornerback Targets for Seahawks in 2026 NFL Draft – Emerald City SpectrumWith the deadline come and gone for teams to bring prospects into town for official visits, it’s full steam ahead for the Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the league heading towards the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

Video: “I want trenches” — talking to Bump & Stacy on Seattle Sports – Seahawks Draft BlogHere’s my latest Seattle Sports appearance with Bump & Stacy. I am going to write something for tomorrow that digs into the idea of drafting for the trenches, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime please check the video out, give it a like on YouTube and leave a comment if you can. And if you missed it earlier, also give my interview with the great Tony Pauline a listen too.

Every Pick Has To Matter for the Seahawks in the 2026 NFL Draft – si.comThe Seattle Seahawks are going under a lot of pressure to ensure they fill in their position needs with only four picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

James Foster of Wide Left Joins Me: Best SEAHAWKS Draft Values + Viewer Q&A – Seahawks Forever w/ Dan ViensIn this episode I’m joined by James Foster of Wide Left, an up-and-coming draft analyst with one of the most impressive interactive draft databases in the industry. We’ll introduce you to his work, dig into where the real value lies in this year’s draft for the Seahawks, and talk through the positions, ranges, and player types that could make the most sense for Seattle.

NFC West News

What would your team do at No. 1? – Revenge of the BirdsOk friends, it is thought exercise time.

Day 3 options for the 49ers to address the offensive line – Niners NationIt’s all about the trenches, but here are three late round possibilites

Round-by-round QB draft grades: Who fits the Rams? – Turf Show TimesThe Rams should draft one of these quarterbacks