Seahawks’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

Most of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 NFL Draft came in the months and years leading up to it, as John Schneider and the front office used a lot of that draft capital to build what ended up being a Super Bowl-winning roster.

Rashid Shaheed was the most notable addition with those picks, and the standout special teamer and speedy wide receiver played a major role during that dominant playoff run. Giving up those mid-round picks was worth it for the Seahawks, and over the weekend it was time to fill out the rest of their draft class.

The Seahawks didn’t come into the weekend with a lot of needs on their roster, but they addressed the few that they did have while bolstering their depth at some other key positions.

Let’s look at the players Seattle drafted over the three days and see how it fared with a set of grades.

Round 1, Pick 32: Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price

Grade: B+

Picking a running back in the first round is not a very Seahawks thing to do, as Seattle has made a living finding quality contributors at that position on days two and three. However, it was the biggest need on the team coming into the draft after the departure of Kenneth Walker III and the injury to Zach Charbonnet, so it wasn’t a huge surprise to see the Seahawks address it right away.

On top of that, this is a weak running back class below Jeremiyah Love, who went No. 3 overall to the Arizona Cardinals. Price was the clear second option at the position, and Seattle did well to scoop him up.

The only question around this pick comes about the value. Price was viewed as a Day 2 prospect by most people, making this a bit of a reach based on the consensus. However, if there weren’t any other options that the Seahawks felt comfortable with to come in and play a bid role right away, the scooping up Price when they had the chance was a sound move.

Round 2, Pick 64: TCU S Bud Clark

Grade: A

Bud Clark is a college football veteran, and many college football fans will remember him for his pick-six of JJ McCarthy in the College Football Playoff way back in 2022. He brings a ton of experience to a Seahawks secondary that lost a couple of pieces in free agency in Coby Bryant and Tariq Woolen.

Simply put, Clark is a Mike Macdonald player. He is a versatile chess piece who can play both at safety and down in the nickel, which should allow Macdonald to move him around in the defense. His experience should allow him to play right away, and he can play both against the run and the pass. Getting a perfect fit like this at the end of the second round is a home run for Seattle.

Round 3, Pick 99: Arkansas CB Julian Neal

Grade: B+

Corner depth was a need for the Seahawks coming into this draft, and Seattle addressed it with Julian Neal out of Arkansas. Neal is a big corner, listed at nearly 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, and he uses his size and length well on the field.

Neal isn’t lacking any confidence, calling himself the most physical cornerback in the draft on Friday night. He is imposing in press coverage and willing to make plays in the run game, which should allow him to fit very well in Macdonald’s defense. This pick only gets docked a bit because of the higher-ceiling option, Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy, on the board amid his slide due to medical concerns around his knee.

Round 5, Pick 148: Iowa OG Beau Stephens

Grade: A-

The Seahawks’s offense exceeded expectations last season, but right guard was the weak link that some defenses were able to target at times and have some success. Anthony Bradford was the weak link, so it doesn’t come as a surprise to see the Seahawks take a Day 3 flier on a potential replacement.

Stephens was an All-American in 2025 and a member of a rock-solid Iowa offensive line. Seattle also moved up to gt him in Round 5, which could mean the staff is high on his potential to come in and make an impact.

Round 6, Pick 199: Kansas WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr.

Grade: C

Seattle spent a lot of cap space this offseason retaining its wide receiver room from last season, including bringing back Rashid Shaheed and Jake Bobo with new contracts. That made the Henderson pick a little bit puzzling, especially when you consider the Seahawks really could have used some more depth at defensive end. Regardless, the Kansas product is a small, speedy wideout who will have a chance to help out on special teams if he makes the roster.

Round 7, Pick 236: Toledo CB Andre Fuller

Grade: B-

The second of three corners that Seattle drafted is Andre Fuller out of Toledo, another converted safety that will add some versatility to the defensive backfield. Despite missing 2024 with an injury, Fuller excelled in 2025 in a Rockets secondary that included second-round pick Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. After the loss of Woolen in free agency, Fuller will have the chance to make the team in camp.

Round 7, Pick 242: Minnesota DT Deven Eastern

Grade: B

You can never get enough defensive line depth, and Eastern was solid for Minnesota over the last three seasons. He joins a Seahawks defensive line that, while still one of the best in the league, is getting a bit older. The Seahawks also showed what unheralded rookie defensive linemen can do for them last season when they Rylie Mills recorded a sack in Super Bowl LX.

Round 7, Pick 255: Arizona CB Michael Dansby

Grade: C-

Corner here was a bit of a puzzling choice, especially given the aforementioned need for more edge help. Dansby had a lot of ball production in college, with seven career interceptions, and he will be right in the mix with Fuller and others as players who are competing for roster spots and special teams roles as a rookie.

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