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Predicting Rookie Year Production For Seattle’s Top Draft Picks

Now that we know who the Seahawks have gotten out of the 2026 draft, we can start to get an idea of what we’ll get out of those players, and when. Some of these selections were made with a long-term purview, or at least with plans for the impact to be felt down the line.

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NFL Expert Grades Seattle Seahawks 2026 Draft Class

SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks took a balanced but unspectacular approach in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “B-” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Seahawks rumors: Edge rusher with ties to DC is still ‘top option’ in free agency after draft

The Seattle Seahawks have been looking for ways to retool and replenish this offseason in the wake of their 2026 Super Bowl win, the second in the franchise’s storied history.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 29

Drafting Julian Neal Completely Reshapes the Seahawks at Cornerback

The Seattle Seahawks made several crucial picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Among them was drafting a starting running back in the first round, followed by drafting two defensive backs in the second and third rounds.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 29

Four Non-Superstar EDGE Rushers The Seahawks Can Trade For Post-Draft

The Seattle Seahawks made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, and none of them were on an EDGE Rusher. I wouldn’t call this shocking, but I would at least say it’s notable, given the current roster for the team.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

NFL GM addresses if Cowboys' George Pickens is looking for a trade amid franchise-tag drama

As of Wednesday morning, there was no indication that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens planned to sign his franchise tender.

Why Cowboys WR George Pickens delaying signing of franchise tag shouldn't sound alarms

Five best fits from the 2026 NFL Draft

NFC East predictions after the 2026 NFL Draft: The division finally has a clear leader

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Rylie Mills News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 29

How a Position Change Could Impact Seahawks’ Rylie Mills

This offseason is a great chance for the stellar 2025 rookie class of the Seattle Seahawks to grow and develop. For young stars like guard Grey Zabel and nickel Nick Emmanwori, it is a chance to potentially turn into some of the league’s best players in their position after a year of starting experience.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 29

Seahawks NFL Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers, and Long-Term Bets

The Seattle Seahawks came into the NFL Draft with four picks, but they are walking away with eight rookies after some wheeling and dealing on Day 3. Here's a look at each rookie and a determination as to whether they are a starter, sleeper or a long-term bet.

Cam Akers News / Football Analysis / April 29

Seahawks Release Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Cam Akers

Confetti from Super Bowl LX had barely swept off the field. Cam Akers stood on that stage in February 2026, a champion for the second time in his career, elevated from the practice squad specifically for the biggest game in football.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 28

Seahawks' New Post-Super Bowl Draft Class Far Exceeds the Last One

The Seattle Seahawks just assembled only their second post-Super Bowl draft class in franchise history. It had been 12 years since the last one, and the Seahawks immediately got back to the final game of the schedule with the 2014 draft class, which bookended their Super Bowl XLVIII victory at the end of the 2013 season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 28

The Seattle Seahawks signed a mismatch weapon at tight end that the rest of the NFL forgot to draft

It appears that the Seattle Seahawks may have just gotten a steal after the 2026 NFL Draft concluded. This time on offense. In typical Seattle Seahawks fashion, their 2026 NFL Draft class was somewhat unconventional.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 27

Seahawks Release Veteran RB After NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks announced they released running back Cam Akers on Monday, freeing up roster space after picking an eight-player rookie class in the NFL Draft.

Cam Akers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27

Seahawks Release RB Cam Akers

The Seattle Seahawks announced they have released RB Cam Akers. Akers, 26, was a second-round pick of the Rams out of Florida State in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 27

Seahawks Still Have Question Marks Despite NFL Draft Answers

The Seattle Seahawks didn’t have many concerns entering the 2026 NFL Draft. For the most part, the Seahawks’ front office answered some of the biggest questions.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 27

Projecting the Seahawks' Week 1 Starters After the NFL Draft

All 32 teams in the league made moves to upgrade their rosters. The Seattle Seahawks were busier than anticipated during the 2026 NFL Draft, as they entered with only four picks but left with eight.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 27

3 Seahawks Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft was the biggest opportunity for the Super Bowl defending champions, the Seattle Seahawks, to improve their roster. The Seahawks went from having only four picks in the Draft to finding a way to trade for eight picks without having to give up too much.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 26

Which Day 3 Drafted Seahawks Could Be Instant Impact Players

The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best rosters in the league based on many attributes. Among them is due to the fact that the Seahawks utilize as many players as possible, even some rookies.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 26

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.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 25

Instant Grade: Seahawks Take Toledo CB Andre Fuller in Seventh Round

Cornerback was a big need for the Seattle Seahawks heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, and they addressed it by selecting third-round pick Julian Neal and seventh-round pick Andre Fuller.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 25

The 1 thing that shone through about Seahawks’ Day 2 picks

The Seattle Seahawks were happy with Jadarian Price in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but they seem to be even more pleased after landing Bud Clark and Julian Neal on Day Two.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / April 24

First-round pick Jadarian Price can finally step out of Jeremiyah Love’s shadow

Price cemented his own first-round status Thursday night.

Winners, losers from first round of 2026 NFL Draft: Giants rock it, Steelers blow it

Embarrassing NFL Draft blunder linked with Jeremiyah Love joining the Cardinals

Recent history does not paint promising picture for Cardinals and Jeremiyah Love

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Shane Lemieux News / Pro Football Rumors / April 22

OL Shane Lemieux Announces Retirement

Injuries regularly limited Shane Lemieux, who was unable to build on his rookie-year starter season as a Giant in 2020. After not seeing any game action last season, Lemieux announced (via LinkedIn) his retirement Wednesday.

Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Rumors / April 21

Seahawks Pursuing Trade-Down Move From No. 32

John Schneider‘s GM tenure has seen plenty of trades involving first-round picks. Although the GM has stayed in his first-round draft slot(s) in each of the past three years, the two-time Super Bowl winner has a history of trading out of his top draft position.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Seahawks pushed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make 1 crucial fix that completely changed his career

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has turned into one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, and one simple recommendation from the Seattle Seahawks may have helped him get there.