Sports
Way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft Preview: Which college QBs will headline? + CFP meetings report
Looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft: Which college QBs will shine?
Yahoo Sports1 min read
Sports
Seahawks GM John Schneider wants to trade back from pick No. 32
TL;DR
Seahawks GM John Schneider is open to trading the No. 32 pick in the NFL draft to acquire more draft capital. This marks only the second time the Seahawks have held the last pick in the first round.
Key points
- Seahawks hold the No. 32 pick in the NFL draft.
- John Schneider is looking to trade the pick for more draft capital.
- Seattle has only four picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
Seattle SeahawksNew Orleans SaintsMinnesota Vikings
By virtue of being the Super Bowl LX champions, the Seattle Seahawks will be picking at the end of the first round. It is only the second time in franchise history the Seahawks have held the honor of picking No. 32 overall. However, it's an honor they may not even utilize.
Seattle has only four picks in the 2026 NFL draft, as two of them were already spent by acquiring wide receiver Rashid Shaheed in a trade with the New Orleans Saints last year. A worthy investment, but now is the time where the Piper is getting paid. For the Seahawks, there's only one way to acquire more draft capital: trade back.
General manager John Schneider is letting it be known the No. 32 pick is up for sale, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. However, Schefter notes they aren't the only team towards the end of the first round looking to move back. It could end up being a buyer's market when it comes to the Seahawks looking to get a few more picks.
Interestingly enough, this is exactly what the Seahawks did the last time they had pick No. 32. Back in the 2014 NFL draft, Seattle made a deal with Minnesota to get out of the first round. The Vikings took quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, while the Seahawks eventually selected wide receiver Paul Richardson at No. 45 overall.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire:
Q&A
Why does the Seahawks GM want to trade the No. 32 pick?
John Schneider aims to acquire more draft capital due to the Seahawks having only four picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
What did the Seahawks do the last time they had the No. 32 pick?
In 2014, the Seahawks traded the No. 32 pick to the Minnesota Vikings, who selected Teddy Bridgewater, while Seattle picked Paul Richardson at No. 45.
Which teams are also looking to trade back in the NFL draft?
While specific teams are not named, it is noted that several teams at the end of the first round, like the Seahawks, are interested in moving back.
