Despite only having four picks in the three-day 2026 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks still need to do their due diligence on dozens of players. They have minor needs, but even the best things can be improved, and this roster isn't the exception to that rule.
Fortunately, unlike other teams, the Seahawks aren't beating around the bush here. They're using their 30 visits wisely, rather than wasting time on prospects who won't be available by the time they're on the clock, or on players who might be the best available but won't address a positional need.
And judging by how things have gone so far, general manager John Schneider has no interest in disguising his intentions with picks Nos. 32 and 64: They're going to add a defensive player or -- less likely -- a ball-carrier.
The Seattle Seahawks are leaning heavily on defense
So far, the Seahawks have hosted 15 players for 30 visits, 12 of whom make a living on the defensive side of the field. Only Mike Washington Jr., Chip Trayanum, and Coleman Bennett -- all running backs -- don't fit that description.
The Seahawks have met with CBs Chris Johnson, Andre Fuller, Daylen Everette, Colton Hood, and Brandon Cisse, S Jalon Kilgore, A.J. Haulcy, edges Zion Young, Keyshawn James-Newby, R Mason Thomas, and Keywon Crawford, and DL Kayden McDonald.
Teams bring in prospects for a variety of reasons, including interviews and physicals, but the Seahawks rarely meet with players they can't realistically get their hands on.
In the last three years alone, Nick Emmanwori, Jalen Milroe, Bryce Cabeldue, Tyrice Knight, Jerrick Reed, Anthony Braford, and Devon Witherspoon were all invited to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for 30 visits. When there's smoke, there's fire.
The Seahawks don't have picks in rounds three, four, and seven. Barring a trade down from No. 32 or a much more creative move, they will only have four opportunities to find reinforcements before dipping their toes in the undrafted free agent pool. As such, they can't afford to waste that capital and need to be extremely thorough and intentional with every player they set their sights on.
Of course, not all picks will be slam dunks, and they might not get players who are ready to contribute from day one in that range. But as much as they can afford to be patient and maybe even take some risks before they already have starters locked in at every position, building through the draft is the best way to ensure a long championship window.