The top 5 Seahawks storylines out of the 2026 NFL Draft

TL;DR

The Seattle Seahawks emerged from the 2026 NFL Draft with eight rookies, highlighting key storylines such as the potential impact of running back Jadarian Price and the competition for safety between Ty Okada and Bud Clark.

Key points

Seahawks drafted eight rookies in 2026 NFL Draft
Jadarian Price taken at 32nd overall as a running back
Kayvon Thibodeaux trade rumors persist despite Giants' denials
Ty Okada and Bud Clark compete for starting safety role
Anthony Bradford's position may be threatened by Beau Stephens

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Ty Okada #39 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 War Room is now in the rear-view mirror. Four picks entered, eight rookies emerged for the Seattle Seahawks. While it’s amazing how ready the NFL is to move on from the Seahawks, we here at Field Gulls do not have that option. We remain in the fight, determined to tell the stories of the team Pete Prisco has already written off yet again. As rookie minicamp approaches, and OTAs after that, here are my top 5 storylines coming out of Seattle’s draft.

1. Is Jadarian Price the one to rewrite the narrative?

Running backs fell on hard times about eight years ago, and are still struggling to make ends meet. One of the lowest-paid positions in the NFL suffers at the hand of modern-day analytics. Not least of which is the proposition that RBs should virtually never be taken in the first round. There’s only one Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, potentially Jeremiyah Love every couple years. But John Schneider couldn’t help himself. Greatest need met reasonable value at 32, and thus Jadarian Price wears the green and blue. This is actually a two-part narrative. Pete Carroll was thought to be the one driving the running back obsession. In his absence, Schneider had taken one 7th-round back until this weekend. But now Schneider has done what some say by rule to never do in taking Price at 32. The last time they did this was , and that experiment met with very mixed results. So, it’s a unique opportunity for Price to make a statement. His road to Day 1 starter is wide open until returns. In a draft that apparently had only two good running backs. Can the one that’s not Barkley/Bijan level talent *still* be taken at the end of Round 1, and be an impact player? Can the Seahawks draft running backs in the first or second round three out of five years and remain a top-tier competitor?

Q&A

What impact will Jadarian Price have on the Seahawks' running game?

Jadarian Price is expected to compete for a starting role, especially with Zach Charbonnet's absence, and could redefine the narrative around first-round running backs.

Are the Seahawks pursuing Kayvon Thibodeaux from the Giants?

While there have been rumors about Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants are reportedly not open to trading him, but the Seahawks may still be exploring other pass-rushing options.

Who will win the starting safety position, Ty Okada or Bud Clark?

The competition for the starting safety role between Ty Okada and Bud Clark is expected to be intense, with both players showcasing their skills during training camp.

Is Anthony Bradford's position with the Seahawks in jeopardy?

Anthony Bradford's future may be uncertain following the Seahawks' draft moves, particularly with the addition of Beau Stephens, who could challenge him for the right guard position.