Seattle Seahawks make multiple trades, add dynamic replacement for Kenneth Walker, fill biggest holes in 7-round NFL mock draft

The Seattle Seahawks are fresh off a dominant 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. It hasn’t been a total surprise to see head coach Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks not make a ton of moves so far this offseason. In order to preserve their winning window as much as possible, the 2026 […]

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Dec 27, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Zion Young (9) looks on before a play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

The Seattle Seahawks are fresh off a dominant 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. It hasn’t been a total surprise to see head coach Mike Macdonald and the Seahawks not make a ton of moves so far this offseason. In order to preserve their winning window as much as possible, the 2026 NFL Draft will need to be a huge point of emphasis to get right.

In my latest 2026 7-round NFL mock draft, the Seahawks opted to wheel and deal in order to find value in some more draft capital. From there, it was about filling as many of their most pressing needs as possible. The Seahawks managed to put together an impressive haul despite a lower number of total selections.

The Seattle Seahawks trade the No. 32 and the No. 188 selections to the Cleveland Browns for the No. 39 and the No. 70 selections 

Round 2, Pick 39: Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri

At 6-6 and 262 pounds, Young is arguably the best run defender of any defensive end in the 2026 class. Even if Young doesn’t become a great pass rusher, the floor he brings to the table is so strong. Adding talented players to the EDGE room is never a bad investment. 

Round 2, Pick 64: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas 

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker left for the Kansas City Chiefs via free agency this offseason. With Zach Charbonnet also coming back from injury, the running back room for the Seahawks is in a difficult spot. Washington is a physical runner with nice explosiveness, a seemingly perfect replacement for Walker. 

Round 3, Pick 70: Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky 

Right guard is the biggest weak point on the roster right now for the Seahawks, and the team didn’t do anything in free agency to fill it. Farmer is a massive interior offensive lineman who has easy power at the point of attack. While Farmer isn’t an ideal fit for every scheme, Seattle’s power run game should fit him well. 

The Seattle Seahawks trade the No. 96 selection to the Atlanta Falcons for the No. 114 and the No. 130 selections 

Round 4, Pick 114: Matt Gulbin, OC, Michigan State

Jalen Sundell did a solid job for Seattle last season as the team’s starting center, but there is no reason that the Seahawks can’t bring in some competition. Gulbin is a really good overall player, possessing both consistent technique and really strong hands. There is easy displacement power, which is attractive for an offense that wants to run the football so much. 

Round 4, Pick 130: Charlie Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin 

At 6-1 and 190 pounds, Demmings is a very appealing blend of length, physicality, and long speed. There’s a chance that he goes a bit earlier than this, but the Seahawks aren’t going to complain. With Tariq Woolen signing with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, that cornerback room could stand to add some young talent. 

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