NFL Draft Grades - Seattle Seahawks
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Seattle Seahawks Upcoming 2026 Draft Picks (3)
Round: 1 Pick: 32 | Overall: 32 | Prospect:TBD
Round: 2 Pick: 32 | Overall: 64 | Prospect:TBD
Round: 3 Pick: 32 | Overall: 96 | Prospect:TBD
Walt's Mock Selections as of 4/3/2026 -View Current Mock Draft
Round: 1
Seattle Seahawks: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
The Seahawks lost Tariq Woolen in free agency, so that has created a need for a cornerback opposite Devon Witherspoon. Brandon Cisse has been an impressive cover cornerback. He has nice size and plus speed and athleticism. Go to 2026 NFL Mock Draft by Charlie Campbell Go to 2027 NFL Mock Draft by Walter Cherepinsky
Round: 2
Seattle Seahawks: Deonte Lawson, LB, Alabama
Seattle obviously had a great defense last year, but they could stand to find some linebacker help. Deonte Lawson is stout in run support and can make some plays in pass coverage. Go to 2026 NFL Mock Draft by Charlie Campbell Go to 2027 NFL Mock Draft by Walter Cherepinsky
Round: 3
Seattle Seahawks: Noah Thomas, WR, Georgia
Rashid Shaheed re-signed, but Cooper Kupp is aging out of the NFL. Noah Thomas is a 6-foot-5 receiver with mismatch ability.
Past Grades and Selections
2025 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
2025
Pick 166. (R:5 P:28) - Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
A- The Seahawks lost two receivers this offseason and didn't really bring in anyone. Cooper Kupp was signed, but he's old and decrepit. Tory Horton is a tall and fast receiver who could have gone earlier than this. I like this pick.
A- The Seahawks lost two receivers this offseason and didn't really bring in anyone. Cooper Kupp was signed, but he's old and decrepit. Tory Horton is a tall and fast receiver who could have gone earlier than this. I like this pick.
2025
Pick 175. (R:5 P:37) - Robbie Ouzts, TE, Alabama
D Robbie Ouzts is not someone I expected to be drafted. I don't know if anyone had him drafted either. He's a pure blocking tight end who offers almost nothing as a receiver.
D Robbie Ouzts is not someone I expected to be drafted. I don't know if anyone had him drafted either. He's a pure blocking tight end who offers almost nothing as a receiver.
2025
Pick 192. (R:6 P:16) - Bryce Cabeldue, G, Kansas
A Bryce Cabeldue was a projected fourth- or fifth-round pick, so the Seahawks are getting good value with him. They're also addressing an obvious need, given the troubles on the offensive line.
A Bryce Cabeldue was a projected fourth- or fifth-round pick, so the Seahawks are getting good value with him. They're also addressing an obvious need, given the troubles on the offensive line.
2025
Pick 234. (R:7 P:18) - Mason Richman, OT, Iowa
B- Mason Richman tested poorly in workouts and wasn't expected to be chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, I can at least appreciate the Seahawks adding to their offensive line.
B- Mason Richman tested poorly in workouts and wasn't expected to be chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, I can at least appreciate the Seahawks adding to their offensive line.
2025
Pick 238. (R:7 P:22) - Ricky White, WR, UNLV
B Ricky White was viewed as a late-round prospect, so it makes sense for the Seahawks to draft him. He's a taller receiver, but his calling card was his great special teams play.
B Ricky White was viewed as a late-round prospect, so it makes sense for the Seahawks to draft him. He's a taller receiver, but his calling card was his great special teams play.
2023 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
2023
Pick 198. (R:6 P:21) - Jerrick Reed, S, New Mexico
B+ A safety makes sense for the Seahawks, especially one whom I had in the fifth round. Jerrick Reed is a good athlete, but size limitations dropped him. He's still a good pick here in the sixth frame.
B+ A safety makes sense for the Seahawks, especially one whom I had in the fifth round. Jerrick Reed is a good athlete, but size limitations dropped him. He's still a good pick here in the sixth frame.
2022 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
2022
Pick 9. (R:1 P:9) -
Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
A- Grade
I would've preferred Jermaine Johnson, but Charles Cross is an excellent pick as well. The Seahawks have needed to spend a premium pick on an offensive line for quite some time, and they've finally done so. It's funny that it finally happens when Russell Wilson is gone, but Seattle needs better blocking without Wilson's mobility.
A- Grade
I would've preferred Jermaine Johnson, but Charles Cross is an excellent pick as well. The Seahawks have needed to spend a premium pick on an offensive line for quite some time, and they've finally done so. It's funny that it finally happens when Russell Wilson is gone, but Seattle needs better blocking without Wilson's mobility.
2022
Pick 40. (R:2 P:8) -
Boye Mafe, DE, Minnesota
B Grade
Teams were torn on Boye Mafe. Some believed he would go in the first round, while others thought he was a vanilla day-two left end. It looks like Mafe fell somewhere in between. I imagine he'll help the Seahawks' horrible pass rush, which sorely needed to be upgraded.
B Grade
Teams were torn on Boye Mafe. Some believed he would go in the first round, while others thought he was a vanilla day-two left end. It looks like Mafe fell somewhere in between. I imagine he'll help the Seahawks' horrible pass rush, which sorely needed to be upgraded.
2022
Pick 41. (R:2 P:9) -
Kenneth Walker, RB, Michigan State
B+ Grade
I'm torn on this pick. I love Kenneth Walker, as his balance and run-after-contract ability is off the charts. He's my top running back. However, the Seahawks could've addressed their huge hole at quarterback and failed to do so with their two selections. They could have taken another running back later on Day 2. Still, I don't hate this pick because Walker was one of my favorite players in this range.
B+ Grade
I'm torn on this pick. I love Kenneth Walker, as his balance and run-after-contract ability is off the charts. He's my top running back. However, the Seahawks could've addressed their huge hole at quarterback and failed to do so with their two selections. They could have taken another running back later on Day 2. Still, I don't hate this pick because Walker was one of my favorite players in this range.
2022
Pick 72. (R:3 P:8) -
Abraham Lucas, OT, Washington State
B Grade
Wow, still no quarterback? This Drew Lock versus Geno Smith camp battle is going to be lit. The Seahawks will at least be able to protect for Lock or Smith with Charles Cross and now Abraham Lucas. The Washington State product is very athletic and fits what the Seahawks look for in blocking prospects. I like the fit, but come on, this had to be Malik Willis.
B Grade
Wow, still no quarterback? This Drew Lock versus Geno Smith camp battle is going to be lit. The Seahawks will at least be able to protect for Lock or Smith with Charles Cross and now Abraham Lucas. The Washington State product is very athletic and fits what the Seahawks look for in blocking prospects. I like the fit, but come on, this had to be Malik Willis.
2022
Pick 109. (R:4 P:4) - Coby Bryant, CB, Cincinnati
B Grade
Coby Bryant is a solid prospect I had in the fourth round for most of my mock draft updates, so I like this range for him. He also fills a need the Seahawks had at cornerback. I just wonder why Seattle hasn't addressed quarterback yet. The team has no chance with Geno Smith or Drew Lock.
B Grade
Coby Bryant is a solid prospect I had in the fourth round for most of my mock draft updates, so I like this range for him. He also fills a need the Seahawks had at cornerback. I just wonder why Seattle hasn't addressed quarterback yet. The team has no chance with Geno Smith or Drew Lock.
2022
Pick 153. (R:5 P:10) -
Tariq Woolen, CB, Texas-San Antonio
A+ Grade
This is a classic fifth-round cornerback pick by the Seahawks. Tariq Woolen is tall and athletic like other corners Seattle has drafted. Woolen would've been taken much earlier if it weren't for health worries, but this is incredible value that fills a need. I love this selection.
A+ Grade
This is a classic fifth-round cornerback pick by the Seahawks. Tariq Woolen is tall and athletic like other corners Seattle has drafted. Woolen would've been taken much earlier if it weren't for health worries, but this is incredible value that fills a need. I love this selection.
2022
Pick 158. (R:5 P:15) - Tyreke Smith, DE, Ohio State
B+ Grade
The Seahawks entered the draft desperately needing to upgrade their horrible pass rush. Tyreke Smith, joining Boye Mafe, should help make that happen. Smith was someone I expected to be drafted in this range, so I like this pick.
B+ Grade
The Seahawks entered the draft desperately needing to upgrade their horrible pass rush. Tyreke Smith, joining Boye Mafe, should help make that happen. Smith was someone I expected to be drafted in this range, so I like this pick.
2022
Pick 230. (R:7 P:9) - Chris Paul, G, Tulsa
B Grade
I mocked Chris Paul eight picks after this one, so I like the range for this prospect. Adding offensive line help makes sense as well, given that the Redskins currently don't have a great blocking unit to shield Carson Wentz or Sam Howell.
B Grade
I mocked Chris Paul eight picks after this one, so I like the range for this prospect. Adding offensive line help makes sense as well, given that the Redskins currently don't have a great blocking unit to shield Carson Wentz or Sam Howell.
2021 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
2021
Pick 56. (R:2 P:24) -
D'Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
F Grade
There are so many reasons to hate this pick. First of all, it's a shock that the Seahawks didn't trade down because they had just three selections in this draft. Second, Russell Wilson complained about offensive line help, yet Seattle didn't address it. Third, Dwayne Eskridge was someone I've had in the third or fourth rounds. And fourth, this doesn't fill a need at all.
F Grade
There are so many reasons to hate this pick. First of all, it's a shock that the Seahawks didn't trade down because they had just three selections in this draft. Second, Russell Wilson complained about offensive line help, yet Seattle didn't address it. Third, Dwayne Eskridge was someone I've had in the third or fourth rounds. And fourth, this doesn't fill a need at all.
2021
Pick 129. (R:4 P:24) - Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
A- Grade
There was a stretch last year when the Buccaneers lost some games because they didn't have any healthy receivers. They're making sure that doesn't happen again. Jaelon Darden is a legitimate sleeper. He'll be able to see more of the field in 2022 when the Buccaneers inevitably move on from Antonio Brown.
A- Grade
There was a stretch last year when the Buccaneers lost some games because they didn't have any healthy receivers. They're making sure that doesn't happen again. Jaelon Darden is a legitimate sleeper. He'll be able to see more of the field in 2022 when the Buccaneers inevitably move on from Antonio Brown.
2021 Seattle Seahawks - Prospect:TBD