Seahawks 7 round mock draft, with no first round pick

It’s appearing more likely that Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider may be poised to trade down again, maybe even out of the first round for the fourth straight year.

When asked about plans for their first pick at #26 overall during a radio show appearance this week, Seahawks GM John Schneider had a very Schneider-esque answer;

“Who said we’re picking at #26?”

Indeed. The Seahawks have traded out of the first round, either for players or extra picks, every year since the banner draft of 2012. Schneider is on record saying this is the deepest draft class he’s ever seen, even better than that year, so it stands to reason that he may want more picks. Add to that the consensus that the strength of this draft is the depth in rounds 2-3 and shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone if the Hawks once again choose to forego the process on the draft’s first night.

With that in mind, it was time to dial up another mock draft using the fine simulator at first-pick.com. I accepted an offer from the Chargers to deal back from the 26th pick. Here’s what the trade looks like:

• Chargers get: Seahawks 1st round pick (#26)
• Seahawks get: Chargers 2nd rounder (4th pick in the round) and 3rd rounder (3rd in the round)

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That’s a bit of an overpay based on the NFL Draft Value Chart, but about 110 points. However, the chart is widely considered to be slightly outdated now (it was developed by former Cowboys GM Gil Brandt), and 1st round picks sometimes command a higher price. But with the way the simulator is automated, it was the most realistic offer I could take.

It gives the Hawks extra picks at the top of rounds 2 and 3, the exact sweet spot in this draft for what their most pressing needs are.

CLick below to see how my latest Seahawks 7 round mock draft, with no first round pick, shook out:

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