The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks don’t have many holes on their roster, but they did lose four key players in free agency: running back Kenneth Walker III, edge rusher Boye Mafe, safety Coby Bryant and cornerback Riq Woolen.
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As a result, most experts are predicting the Seahawks to target one of those four positions with their first-round pick in next month’s NFL Draft.
For our latest mock draft roundup, here’s a look at who 13 draft experts project Seattle will select with its No. 32 overall pick. All of the mock drafts listed below were published after the initial March 9-11 free agency frenzy.
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
NFL.com’s Eric Edholm: “Here’s the second Notre Dame back to come off the board in Round 1. I thought about CB Avieon Terrell here, but the Seahawks approach the draft in their own way. If they like Price to pair with Zach Charbonnet (who’s coming off a torn ACL), then GM John Schneider won’t hesitate.”
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah: “I see a steep drop at the running back position this year after Price. He would slide right into the mix in Seattle, with Kenneth Walker III departing and Zach Charbonnet coming off injury.”
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
NBC Sports’ Connor Rogers: “Seattle let Kenneth Walker leave in free agency and they haven’t been overly aggressive to replace him yet. Price can be a star at the next level, but he worked behind Notre Dame superstar Jeremiyah Love. He’s got an NFL body that shakes off tackle attempts, shows off breakaway speed in the zone running game and brings it as a pass protector. I think there is an untapped ceiling for him as a pass catcher at the next level.”
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
USA TODAY’s Nate Davis and Ayrton Ostly: “While they would have liked to retain (Kenneth) Walker, other priorities – like re-signing WR/KR Rashid Shaheed – took precedence. But Seattle doesn’t have the luxury of standing pat in the run game, either, given RB2 Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in January. Price is a slasher who starred in a timeshare with Love at Notre Dame and could nicely fill Walker’s role – maybe one of Shaheed’s, too, if the Seahawks opt to make him a bigger part of the offense in 2026.”
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: “After starting his college career at Auburn, Hood transferred from Colorado to Tennessee before last season and was thrust into a starting role because of Jermod McCoy’s injury. The Seahawks lacked a stopper outside of Devon Witherspoon in their cornerback room last year, so this is a perfect fit.”
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.: “Twenty picks after Jermod McCoy came off the board, another Tennessee corner closes out Round 1 of this mock draft. Hood fits perfectly with the Mike Macdonald defense as a cornerback with length and decent speed, and while he had only one interception in 2025, he broke up 10 passes. The defending Super Bowl champions returned Josh Jobe and brought in Noah Igbinoghene, but Riq Woolen is off to the Eagles. Hood could get significant reps on the outside in Year 1.”
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness: “The Super Bowl champions lost starting cornerback Riq Woolen to free agency, and although they did bring back Josh Jobe, cornerback is a position of need. Terrell improved in each of his college seasons, excelling in coverage and establishing himself as a willing run defender (85.2 PFF run-defense in 2025).”
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli: “Ideally, the Seahawks would love it if someone wanted to trade back into the first round to get that fifth-year option on a prospect, but I don’t know who’s left on the board that would attract a partner. So the Seahawks add yet another talented defensive back to their defense.”
T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt: “The Seahawks lost some key pieces from their title-winning team, so general manager John Schneider will look to add some good value. Parker fits that bill, and he might be a steal if you can get him with the last pick of the first round. The Seahawks still have to deal with Stafford and some other talented passing games this season. Adding another pass rusher would go a long way in helping to repeat.”
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards: “Boye Mafe signed a big deal to join the Bengals this offseason, but John Schneider wastes no time bringing reinforcements to the group responsible for Seattle’s Super Bowl victory. Keldric Faulk is the eventual replacement for DeMarcus Lawrence.”
Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner: “The Seahawks could still go corner here, as they re-upped Josh Jobe but lost Riq Woolen during free agency. Another pass rusher could also be on the table for the world champs.”
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice: “I started at the available offensive guards at this spot for so long. There are also a few intriguing defensive line and wide receiver prospects here. Even after the investments made at both spots, I wouldn’t rule out the Seahawks continuing to bolster both positions. Instead, the Seahawks get the versatile Thieneman from the state just south of them. Thieneman would be an excellent fit in Mike Macdonald’s two-high scheme, unlocking his two-way ability as a run defender and in coverage, while also allowing him to play from a high position to take advantage of his ability to read and close on the football. Thieneman would allow the Seahawks to live in their five and six defensive back looks and unlock the rest of Seattle’s talented defense.”
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
CBS Sports’ Mike Renner: “Emmanuel McNeil-Warren can replace what the Seahawks lost when Coby Bryant left in free agency. He’s one of the best playmakers in the safety class with 11 career forced fumbles and five interceptions.”
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