A full Seahawks mock draft – with a trade and 6 picks

The 2026 NFL Draft is now just three days away.

How will the Seattle Seahawks navigate this draft with just four picks? And who are some players who could be headed to the reigning Super Bowl champions once the dust settles this weekend?

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Trying to answer those questions, of course, is a fool’s errand. There are an infinite number of ways the real draft could unfold, with all of its twists and turns and unpredictability.

But it’s mock draft season, so let’s have some fun.

To be clear, this isn’t necessarily a prediction of what the Seahawks will do. Rather, it’s simply a way to explore some of the potential options, pathways and difficult decisions that could lie ahead for Seattle.

To ensure this mock draft was as realistic as possible, it was done through ESPN’s Draft Simulator. And according to ESPN Analytics’ model, all six players below had at least a 60% chance of being available at that pick, four had at least a 70% chance and two had at least an 80% chance.

Without further ado, let’s dive in.

*TRADE: Seattle acquires picks No. 36, 134 and 185 from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for pick No. 32.

With just four picks, general manager John Schneider undoubtedly would like to move back and gain more bites at the apple. The key will be finding a willing trade partner, but another team could be enticed by the rookie fifth-year contract option that comes with a first-round pick.

In this scenario, the Seahawks work a deal with Klint Kubiak’s Raiders and move back four spots to gain a fourth-round pick and a sixth-round pick. The trade would be fair for both sides, as it’s a close match on the Rich Hill trade value chart, according to DraftTek.com.

Rd. 2, No. 36 (via LV): Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, Central Florida

With Boye Mafe departing in free agency, DeMarcus Lawrence potentially nearing retirement and Uchenna Nwosu entering his age-30 season, the Seahawks need to restock their edge rushing corps – both for 2026 and beyond. Malachi Lawrence would be an excellent first step, giving Seattle a well-built and explosive pass rusher whose upside might rival just about any player in this draft.

The 6-foot-4, 253-pound UCF product had strong college production, totaling 19.5 sacks, 27.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles over his final three seasons. And with his quick burst and eye-catching athletic traits, he appears teeming with untapped potential. He put on a show at the NFL combine, ranking third among edge rushers in the 10-yard split (1.59 seconds), second in the broad jump (10 feet, 10 inches) and tied for second in the vertical jump (40 inches).

Some other intriguing possible Seahawks fits could be available at this point – including powerful Oregon guard Emmanuel Pregnon, versatile Arizona safety Treydan Stukes and perhaps one or two cornerbacks that slip outside the first round. But given their need at the position and Lawrence’s high ceiling, the Seahawks put their faith in Mike Macdonald and Aden Durde to maximize it.

Rd. 2, No. 64: Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

In addition to his above-average length and top-tier speed, the 6-foot, 182-pound Muhammad is a fluid and reliable cornerback who displays “outstanding vision,” according to NFL.com’s Chad Reuter.

When targeted last season, Muhammad limited opposing quarterbacks to just 21-of-35 passing for 168 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions – all while playing a schedule that included the likes of Ohio State, Georgia and Texas A&M. Even more impressive: He only allowed two catches of 12-plus yards all year. And among cornerbacks at the combine, he tied for the fastest 10-yard split (1.51 seconds) and the eighth-best vertical jump (39 feet).

ESPN’s Jeff Legwold wrote that Muhammad will “fit with a zone-heavy team quickly,” which could give Seattle a natural replacement for Riq Woolen at the No. 3 cornerback spot.

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Rd. 3, No. 96: Bud Clark, S, Texas Christian

Even with Coby Bryant departing in free agency, the Seahawks don’t necessarily need to add a safety. Ty Okada played well over 11 fill-in starts last season, and there are some other possible in-house candidates at the position, including former Indianapolis Colts starter and free-agent pickup Rodney Thomas.

But this is more about staying ahead of the curve and giving Macdonald another speedy, playmaking, versatile chess piece to perhaps solve some of the middle-of-the-field coverage riddles presented by the archrival Los Angeles Rams.

Clark showed impressive range, speed, anticipation and ball skills at TCU, totaling 15 interceptions, two pick-sixes and 21 pass breakups over his final four seasons. He ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash and posted a 38-inch vertical jump at the combine. And he offers plenty of positional flexibility, having logged more than 1,200 snaps in the slot, 700 snaps in the box and 400 snaps at free safety.

An ultra-versatile defensive back trio of Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori and Clark could open even more creative and cutting-edge options for Macdonald to deploy.

Rd. 4, No. 134 (via LV): Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest

With a Kenneth Walker III-sized hole on Seattle’s roster, it’s certainly a gamble to wait this long before drafting a running back. But the speedy 5-foot-10, 188-pound Claiborne could be a diamond in the rough. And his tape has some K9-esque flashes.

Claiborne ran a blazing 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the combine, which ranked third among all running backs – just 0.01 seconds behind projected top-10 pick Jeremiyah Love and 0.04 seconds behind projected Day 2 pick Mike Washington Jr.

That speed certainly showed on the field, where Claiborne’s elite burst, lateral agility and elusiveness could fit nicely in Seattle’s wide-zone blocking scheme. He rushed for 1,956 yards and 21 touchdowns over the past two seasons, averaging 4.8 yards per carry over that span.

Rd. 6, No. 185 (via LV): Logan Fano, EDGE, Utah

For a late-round flier, the 6-foot-5, 257-pound Fano has a good combination of size, speed and production. He totaled 10.5 sacks and 18 tackles for loss over his three-year career at Utah and ran a reported 1.56-second 10-yard split at his pro day. He could join Connor O’Toole, Jaden Ivey and Jamie Sheriff as another young, developmental edge rushing prospect for Seattle.

Rd. 6, No. 188, Jager Burton, G/C, Kentucky

The 6-foot-4, 312-pound Burton has a nice blend of power and explosiveness, with a reported 28 reps in the bench press, a 28-inch vertical jump and a 1.76-second 10-yard split. He also has plenty of positional flexibility, making a combined 23 starts at left guard, 15 at center and nine at right guard during his time at Kentucky.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler describes him as a “quick-win blocker” with “intriguing value for zone-based schemes on Day 3,” which could make him a good developmental addition to Seattle’s offensive line room.

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