Seahawks report ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Seattle traded player for Day 3 draft pick

TL;DR

The Seattle Seahawks may trade player Olu Oluwatimi for a Day 3 draft pick due to having only four picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. General manager John Schneider is expected to explore options to increase their draft capital.

Key points

Seattle Seahawks have only four draft picks for the upcoming NFL Draft
Olu Oluwatimi is a potential trade candidate for a Day 3 pick
General manager John Schneider is expected to explore trade options

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SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 20: Olu Oluwatimi #55 of the Seattle Seahawks exits the field prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Lumen Field on October 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks have a league-low four picks heading into this week’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Two of their picks belong to the New Orleans Saints as part of the Rashid Shaheed trade, which worked out in the form of winning the Super Bowl, while their seventh-rounder is with the Cleveland Browns due to the scarcely remembered Nick Harris deal. This is not considered a strong draft class and certainly not one where adding picks is super coveted. Still, the the expectation is that Seahawks general manager John Schneider will at least try to make a move or two during the draft. One possibility is trading away a player, which was brought up by ESPN’s Seahawks beat reporter Brady Henderson in his appearance on Rob Staton’s podcast. “I will say this: I would not discount the possibility of Seattle adding a draft pick by trading somebody on their roster, and Olu Oluwatimi is the guy that comes to mind,” Henderson said. “I would not be surprised at all if they end up trading him either before the draft or maybe on Day 3, kind of like they did with a few years ago, and you pick up a Day 3 pick that way. “I think they’re going to end up with more than four picks; I would caution people against assuming they’re going to be able to find a trade partner at 32.” It’s not inconceivable to think that Oluwatimi is a possible trade option for Seattle. He’s on the last year of his rookie contract and is 0-for-3 as far as getting the Week 1 starting job over any of , , or . Nevertheless, Oluwatimi has 13 starts under his belt and hasn’t performed like he’s a liability, it’s just unlikely that he’ll be able to wrest the starting job away from Sundell at this point. Oluwatimi has shown himself to be a bare minimum good backup at the center position, but if the Seahawks want to add draft picks without dipping into next year’s treasure trove, Oluwatimi might be an option for a late-round pick.

Q&A

Why might the Seattle Seahawks trade Olu Oluwatimi?

The Seahawks may trade Olu Oluwatimi to acquire additional draft picks, as they currently have a league-low four picks heading into the NFL Draft.

What is the status of Olu Oluwatimi's contract with the Seahawks?

Olu Oluwatimi is in the last year of his rookie contract, which makes him a potential trade candidate for the Seahawks.

What are the Seahawks' current draft pick challenges?

The Seahawks have only four draft picks, with two belonging to the New Orleans Saints and one to the Cleveland Browns, making it crucial for them to explore trades to enhance their draft capital.