Seattle Seahawks put finishing touches to Super Bowl contending roster, get faster on defense in latest 2026 NFL mock draft
Latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft gifts the Seattle Seahawks some defensive reinforcements.
The vibes around the Seattle Seahawks right now are extremely high. Quarterback Sam Darnold is playing at an elite level, and head coach Mike Macdonald has this team playing with a ton of confidence. When you take a deeper look at this roster, there aren’t a ton of major needs. It is, for the most part, one of the most complete in the entire league.
In order for Seattle to become a sustainable product, every offseason will need to be dedicated to filling in some needs and adding quality depth. In my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, adding impact talent to the defense was paramount. Giving Darnold a new best friend was also another priority for this exercise.
Seattle Seahawks 7-round mock draft
Round 1, Pick 29: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
There are some who will watch Thomas, especially at his size, and completely write him off. While he is a bit of an outlier, there isn’t a more natural pass rusher in this class. His first step is dynamite, also possessing easy fluidity, bend, and closing speed. Even if Thomas doesn’t develop into much against the run on the next level, he is going to hunt quarterbacks for a long time. That skill set is extremely valuable.
Round 2, Pick 61: Connor Lew, OC, Auburn
If not for the injury, Lew would have had a very good chance to gear his name in the first round this April. Without being able to perform during the predraft process, and with him potentially missing some of the 2026 NFL season, there’s a chance that the Auburn star could slide. At 6-3 and 300 pounds, Lew is a master of creating and maintaining leverage. He is also an outstanding communicator to boot. If healthy, you are looking at a starting center for a very, very, long time.
Round 3, Pick 93: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
Jackson feels like the type of cornerback that the Seahawks typically gravitate towards. The former USC transfer is long, fast, and has the physicality to disrupt the catch point. While Jackson is still a very inconsistent player, the building blocks are absolutely there. He will need to land with a good defensive coordinator and position coach. If he does, there’s no reason why Jackson can’t eventually develop into a starting outside cornerback.
Round 6, Pick 207: Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
A former borderline five-star recruit, Nwankpa has never quite developed into the player most hoped for. He is still a bigger safety at 6-2 and 215 pounds, possessing solid upside as a core special teamer. Will he ever develop into a starting safety? Could he at least play some DIME linebacker? There’s some talent to work with, but there are some extremely concerning questions as well. This is purely betting on a talented athletic profile.
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