In the 2025 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks had 11 selections, but nine of them were players who played offense. That likely means that with the four choices the team has in 2026, a more defensive approach will happen. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. believes so, and his new mock has Seattle taking cornerback Colton Hood in the first round.
The move makes complete sense, of course. Many mock drafts have head coach Mike Macdonald's team choosing either a cornerback or edge rusher early. Those are both significant needs for the Super Bowl champions, as the Seahawks lost cornerback Riq Woolen and edge rusher Boye Mafe in free agency.