Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider entered the 2026 NFL Draft hoping to swing some deals and secure a few extra picks on days and two and three. He was not able to do it at the end of the first round, but he did add an extra pick at the end of round six. That gives the Seahawks two picks in the second-to-last round, their only two in the draft’s final session.
Having added a running back and a couple of defensive backs in the early rounds, Schneider could go virtually anywhere in round six. Given the talent likely to be available, look for him to strongly consider selecting a prospect at wide receiver with one of his two late picks.
The Seahawks begin defense of the Lombardi Trophy with reigning offensive player of the year Jaxon Smith-Njigba and veteran Cooper Kupp scheduled to be their top two receivers. They invested heavily in late-season pickup Rashid Shaheed as well. Last year, he was far more valuable as a kick returner than as a receiver, but he figures to take on a bigger role on offense in 2026. They also have promising second-year pro Tory Horton returning from injury.
But Sam Darnold needs as many weapons as possible and JSN needs counterparts who can reduce some of the overwhelming attention he will get this year.
Seahawks can add a dangerous playmaker late in the draft
They are not going to find a perfect prospect in the sixth round, but that doesn’t mean there will not be intriguing options capable of producing well above their late-round status. Here are four such players…
Colbie Young, Georgia
I saw grades as high as the fourth-round on Young but concerns over his lack of separation seems to be causing his stock to fall. Such concerns are genuine, but they can also be addressed with coaching. And who better to learn from than technicians like Smith-Njigba and Kupp?
If he marshals his physical tools, Young could really emerge at the next level. 6’5”, 220 pound receivers with his kind of speed don’t come along every day. Given those tools, Young was not very productive at Georgia and he will be a work-in-progress in the NFL. Fortunately, the Seahawks’ roster is deep enough to allow for the patience needed to unlock his talent.
J. Michael Sturdivant, Florida
Another long, tall receiver with excellent straight-line speed, Sturdivant profiles very much like Young. He moved around in college from Cal to UCLA to Florida and produced steady, unspectacular numbers at each stop.
He has been a consistent deep threat, averaging better than 15-yards-per-catch over his final three seasons and significantly reduced the drops that plagued him early on. He still has a ways to go, but offers the physical tools and steady growth that could eventually result in a productive deep threat in the NFL.
Harrison Wallace III, Ole Miss
Wallace was a late-bloomer who is still growing into the receiver role. He is not nearly the physical specimen that the first two names on this list are, but he has a knack for getting open and playing in traffic. Whereas Young and Sturdivant profile more as deep threats, Wallace is more likely to serve as a short area slot option. That is not where he played in college, but as he continues to develop his route-running, that may be where he carves out a niche in the NFL.
Wallace moved from Penn State to Ole Miss for his final season and produced identical stats, going for better than 15-yards-per-catch in both years and scoring four touchdowns in each year as well. That kind of consistency suggests he can adjust to different environments. Seattle has holes to fill at depth receiver and a steady, smart playmaker like Wallace could be in that mix.
Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech
On paper, Virgil doesn’t look the part of a top prospect. Despite his good length, he has a thin frame and does not scare a lot of people with blazing speed. However, he plays faster than his modest 40 time, perhaps owing to his background as a quarterback in high school. He is still learning the receiver position but shows the instincts to make plays.
After a stellar 2024 season at Miami (Ohio), Virgil transferred to Texas Tech where he showed that he cold still produce against top-level competition. Virgil is a bit reminiscent of Ricky White, the receiver Schneider chose with his final pick of the 2025 draft. Like White, Virgil has performed well on special teams but also offers big play-play potential on offense.
Seattle may be primarily interested in adding an edge rusher to replace Boye Mafe, but now with a second pick in round six, Schneider has the luxury of looking to add to his offense as well.
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