Seattle Seahawks add difference makers to their defense, give Sam Darnold even more support during latest 2026 NFL mock draft
The Seattle Seahawks land an impressive haul in latest 2026 NFL mock draft.
The Seattle Seahawks have a renewed sense of excitement for both the present and future under head coach Mike Macdonald. Quarterback Sam Darnold is playing the best football of his career, and there are passing game weapons aplenty. Add in an improving defense, and this looks like one of the more complete teams in the NFL.
Like any roster in the free agency era, there are always going to be some holes that exist. With that in mind, the Seahawks feel like a team that can be good for quite some time. The best way to accomplish that is to fill those weaknesses the best way they can, and they did just that in a recent 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft. Defense was the top priority to begin with.
Round 1, Pick 26: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
After contemplating entering the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Virginia Tech standout opted to return for one more college season. He has been a revelation for LSU in 2025, becoming one of the best cover men in all of college football. Delane is a versatile cornerback who can play both man and zone, as well as play inside in the nickel when need be.
Round 2, Pick 57: Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
A massive defensive end at 6-6 and 270 pounds, Rhodes has everything you would want out of a defensive end on the NFL level. His awareness still needs to improve, as does his overall technique, but the tools are clearly there. When consistency comes, Rhodes has upside as a difference maker.
Round 3, Pick 91: Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
Weeks has been banged up a ton for LSU in 2025. When he has been healthy, his defense has played a lot better. He plays a chaotic style at times, but Weeks has a ton of range on the second level and plays with an admirable amount of edge and tenacity.
Round 4, Pick 126: Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
Fields is a bigger-bodied pass catcher at 6-4 and 222 pounds, doing his best work in the boundary. The former Virginia star has an unreal catch radius and has put some unreal contested catches on film over the last few years. The Seahawks don’t have a ton of size at wide receiver, making Fields a welcome addition.
Round 5, Pick 165: PJ Williams, OT, SMU
The former Texas A&M transfer is a dense right tackle who has some upside to work inside at guard as well. He is coming off a good game against Miami star pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr., which could serve as a bit of a resume game. Williams is a bit unorthodox at times, but he generally loses slow, and wins fast, a good combination.
Round 6, Pick 188: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
If you were just grading foot speed and length, Miller would grade out very highly. The biggest issue has centered around core strength, which is still an issue for the Clemson star. There is still legitimate developmental upside if Miller can continue to get stronger and more technically refined as a player.
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