The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 NFL Draft with just four picks and not many holes to fill, but there’s still plenty of intrigue for how league’s tentpole offseason event will unfold for the defending Super Bowl champions.
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The free agent departures of running back Kenneth Walker III, edge rusher Boye Mafe, cornerback Riq Woolen and safety Coby Bryant could make their positions the ones for the Seahawks to target when they’re first on the clock at No. 32 overall in the first round. Or perhaps the Seahawks will go another way or potentially trade back to acquire more draft capital.
With the draft just under three weeks away, here’s at who 12 draft analyst have the Seahawks taking with the 32nd pick in our latest mock draft roundup.
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein: “Price is a silky smooth running back with plug-and-play talent and the potential to add more receptions than we saw from him at Notre Dame. Getting the fifth-year option that would come with drafting Price in Round 1 is a big advantage for the Seahawks in this spot.”
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards: “Post-Super Bowl, the Seahawks experienced a bit of a talent drain, losing running back Kenneth Walker III, edge rusher Boye Mafe and cornerback Riq Woolen. The team’s task is to restock the cupboard. It could wait until No. 64 overall to address the position, but supply is lower than demand, which drives up the price. Seattle pairs Zach Charbonnet with Price, just as Price shared a backfield with Jeremiyah Love in South Bend.”
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— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 4, 2025
Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
ESPN’s Matt Miller: “A strong defense guided the Seahawks to the Lombardi Trophy last season, and coach Mike Macdonald will look to keep that unit strong despite key free agent departures. DeMarcus Lawrence was instrumental last season but is 34 years old and needs an heir apparent. Faulk is a high-potential prospect at 6-foot-6 and 276 pounds with pro-level power and agility. At just 20 years old, there’s room for him to grow and develop beyond what he did at Auburn, where he had only two sacks last season.”
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
ESPN’s Field Yates: “Seattle’s defense reminds us of the importance of waves of pass rushers. Thomas is relentless and can really bend the edge around tackles.”
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— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 20, 2025
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman: “This is a big need for Seattle, as is running back, but this spot seems too high to grab Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. or Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price. The younger brother of Falcons first-rounder A.J. Terrell is 5-11, 186 pounds. He tested OK in Indy, jumping 34 inches and posting 10-3 in the broad jump. The 2025 season was a huge disappointment for Clemson, but don’t blame Terrell; he made a ton of plays. He had 46 tackles (4.5 for loss), three sacks, 11 pass breakups and a Clemson-record five forced fumbles.
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks: “The Seahawks rarely turn down the opportunity to add a playmaking cover corner to the lineup. Cisse is an athletic freak with the speed, quickness and skills to carve out an immediate role on the perimeter.”
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
USA Today’s Jacob Camenker: “The Seahawks lost Riq Woolen in free agency and could use an upgrade across from Devon Witherspoon. Cisse is an elite athlete and allowed just 18 catches on 38 targets in his lone season at South Carolina. Mike Macdonald could mold him into a star alongside Witherspoon and another former Gamecock, Nick Emmanwori.”
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
NFL.com’s Nick Shook: “Seattle’s defensive strength was as much in its key playmakers as it was in its depth. That unit is a little thinner now that Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant are playing elsewhere, so GM John Schneider snags a speedy corner who can fill the void left by Woolen and return some depth to the Seahawks’ secondary.”
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: “Johnson’s speed (4.4-second 40-yard dash) and electric footwork make him a perfect fit to join Devon Witherspoon in the Seahawks’ starting lineup.”
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Charles McDonald: “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.”
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco: “They lost Coby Bryant to free agency, so Thieneman would compete right away. He is a playmaker who has the range to fit in this scheme.”
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toldeo
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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