The Seattle Seahawks chose not to do much before the 2026 trade deadline, and that makes sense. Much of what ails Seattle likely couldn't have been fixed by giving up value draft capital for a couple of players.
As long as the team can sign left guard Quenton Nelson, which the Seahawks traded for a couple of weeks before the deadline, then Seattle is a winner. Nelson should improve the offensive line for at least 2-3 years.
With projected comp picks, the Seahawks could have as many as 9-10 draft picks. For what follows (nine selections), Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator was used. Some of the players will obviously rise up draft boards, and some will fall, but based on what Seattle needs right now, this draft should help the team well into the future.
Post-trade deadline Seattle Seahawks mock 2027 NFL Draft
First round - Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
Marsh would be a natural replacement for DK Metcalf's size and speed, and Seattle hasn't truly found another receiver like Metcalf yet. Rashid Shaheed has excellent speed, though he is inconsistent in terms of production as a receiver. Cooper Kupp is more of a possession wideout. Tory Horton is tall and fast, but not powerful.
Marsh is 6'3" and 210 pounds and is expected to run a sub-4.5 40-yard dash. He would be a great complement to Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the outside.
Second round - Will Heldt, Edge rusher, Clemson
The Clemson edge rusher has great height at 6'6", and he should immediately be a boon to the pass rush. He might need to gain strength to hold up against the run, though. In other words, he should eventually develop into a well-rounded player, but might be a rotational piece at the beginning of his career.
Third round - Jide Abasiri, DT, USC
At 6'5" and 280 pounds, Abasiri offers some interior quickness and interior pass rush, but he will need to improve as a run defender. With better technique and greater strength, he should be able to do that. He would be a passing-down replacement for Jarran Reed, who is in his early 30s and likely not going to play for many more seasons.
Fourth round - Jalen Mayo, CB, Houston
A tall corner at 6'2", but he needs to add some mass. Physical receivers might expose him a bit. Still, he is more than willing to play the run and is a good tackler. He could be a starter by his second season.
Fifth round - Drake Lindsey, QB, Minnesota
The quarterback has great size at 6'5" and 230 pounds, and along with a strong arm, he could rise up draft boards. He is more of a traditional QB who doesn't offer much mobility. If he is around in the fifth round, he could be a strong developmental player.
Fifth round - Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami (FL)
The Seahawks are likely to need a running back in the draft, though the team almost certainly won't choose one high. A lot depends on whether Zach Charbonnet is re-signed in free agency. Fletcher is 6'2" and 225 pounds with raw power, and as an RB3 (if Charbonnet is re-signed and with Jadarian Price still on the team), Fletcher would have excellent value.
Fifth round - Mike Matthews, WR, Tennessee
6'1" with decent speed, Matthews needs to gain weight. He also struggles with catching passes at times. He might not make it in the NFL unless he improves in that area, but as a late-round pick, he is worth taking a long look at.
Sixth round - Kemari Copeland, DT, Virginia Tech
Copeland is the opposite of Abasiri above. He is 30 pounds heavier, but shorter and with shorter arms. He is more of an obvious run-down defensive tackle, but he does have some quickness. He would fit more into the Brandon Pili role as a nose tackle.
Seventh round - Daniel Harris, CB, California
Another tall cornerback like Jalen Mayo, Harris is 6'3" but not a ball-hawk, and he would take some time to improve his technique. He would likely need to prove he can play on special teams well first before being given any defensive reps.
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