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Seahawks urged to make 'obvious' trade decision in 2026 NFL Draft
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The Seattle Seahawks have only four picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and are urged to trade down to acquire more selections. ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests this move as a strategic option to enhance their draft position.
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The Seattle Seahawks are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with only four picks, including their first, second, and third rounders.
But, with the 32nd pick, or even the 64th pick, the Seahawks could look to move around the draft board to shake things up.
For ESPN's Bill Barnwell, there is one "obvious" move that the Seahawks should make in the draft, and it's to trade down and add more picks to their repertoire in this year's draft.
Seahawks urged to trade down in NFL Draft
"Sliding down a few spots from Nos. 32 or 64 and recouping some of those missing selections in the later rounds of the draft seems like an obvious move," Barnwell writes.
Seattle deciding to move down in the draft would not be a surprise at all. Beyond their simple need for more picks with a league-low four selections, the Seahawks also have other reasons to trade down.
In a weaker draft class in 2026, there is a good chance the Seahawks miss out on a few must-have players in the first round.
Thanks to their lack of extra draft picks, trading up in the draft doesn't seem like a very viable option. So, more likely than not, a trade will be a move to fall back in the draft.
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Seattle has their eyes on edge rusher, cornerback, and running back help. The 32nd pick might have some options on the table, but they might be better off trading down and picking up some extra Day 3 picks.
John Schneider doesn't have to come out of the draft with a massive amount of capital, as the 2026 Seahawks roster is very strong already. That doesn't mean depth wouldn't be nice for Seattle.
Barnwell wants the Seahawks to trade down in the NFL Draft, which is a very realistic and "obvious" path for the Seahawks to take in this year's draft.
Schneider could get creative this year, as there could be a lot of movement with the Seahawks' draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Q&A
What is the Seahawks' current draft pick situation for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Seahawks have four picks, including their first, second, and third round selections.
Why are analysts suggesting the Seahawks trade down in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Analysts, including ESPN's Bill Barnwell, believe that trading down would allow the Seahawks to acquire additional picks and improve their overall draft strategy.
What specific picks could the Seahawks trade in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Seahawks could consider trading their 32nd or 64th pick to move around the draft board.