Why Seahawks CB Andre Fuller could be a late-round draft steal

The Seattle Seahawks ended up making eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. That includes three seven-round picks, the first of which was used on former Toledo cornerback Andre Fuller (No. 236 overall). Seahawks general manager John Schneider may have found a late-round steal in Fuller, as he should have gone earlier in the draft.

Fuller played on a loaded Toledo secondary that also had second-round safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. The Loxahatchee, Florida native was very productive. Fuller registered 49 tackles, a team-high 11 pass breakups, and an interception throughout the 2025 season.

Fuller also possesses terrific size and length for the position. The Seahawks have always valued those traits at cornerback. Fuller measured in at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds at the NFL Combine, with 30.75-inch arms and 9 ⅜” hands.

Fuller also performed well athletically at the NFL Combine. The big-bodied boundary cornerback ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds. Fuller also leaped a 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-9 broad jump.

Fuller checks loads of boxes. He's big, athletic, and productive. It's difficult to sort through why he was available in the seventh round. Playing at small-school Toledo and a 2024 injury may have contributed to his late-round availability.

The Seahawks needed better depth at cornerback after losing Riq Woolen to free agency. That's precisely why Schneider drafted prospects like Fuller and Julian Neal. Don't be shocked if Fuller outperforms his draft slot.

This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Why Seahawks CB Andre Fuller could be a late-round draft steal