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Seahawks should steal Titans talent before NFL Draft chaos begins

They can help each other out.
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) warms up
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) warms up | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Seattle Seahawks didn't make many big-name moves in free agency, knowing that keeping the core together and extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba was probably more important than signing anyone who might've been available.

That said, they still have some minor needs to address before the NFL Draft, and with just four picks in the whole event, they might have to get creative. As such, moving future draft picks should definitely be on the table, especially with multiple compensatory selections potentially on the horizon.

If that's the case, they might want to make the most of the Tennessee Titans' overhaul. They're still looking to add more talent around Cam Ward, and they'll have to make room for the newcomers. Notably, Seahawks general manager John Schneider could gladly take the guys they don't want.

Tony Pollard and Will Levis make perfect sense for the Seattle Seahawks

For starters, most mock drafts have the Titans taking Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 pick. Their offensive line may not be ready to block for such an impressive talent. Again, he's so good that they will probably ignore that.

As such, Tony Pollard will become an obvious trade candidate. He's in the final year of his contract, and with this being such a thin running back class, the Seahawks might be better off with him than with any mid or late-round rookie they could get.

He'd be a placeholder replacement for Kenneth Walker III and a solid complement to Zach Charbonnet once he's back to full strength. He has experience as a workhorse running back, and he'd give the team the speedy running back they lack since Walker left.

Then, they could also be intrigued by taking Will Levis off their hands. They're clearly committed to Cam Ward -- as they probably should -- so they no longer need the former second-round pick. He missed the previous season with an injury but will be back to full strength for Week 1.

The Seahawks already have a project of their own in Jalen Milroe, not to mention a Super Bowl-winning quarterback in Sam Darnold. That said, Darnold isn't on a long-term deal, and he still needs to prove that he can play at such a high level consistently for years.

Granted, Levis might be a backup at best, but he'd be an upgrade over Milroe on a cheap deal, and he shouldn't be tough to get. His physical traits are off the charts, and he might only need a change of scenery and proper development to fulfill his Josh Allen-like comp. Who knows? The Seahawks might even feel comfortable with him competing with Darnold in 2027, although that seems unlikely.

The Seahawks might be able to get both of these players by trading him mid- and late-2027 draft picks. They'd still get to keep their four picks in 2026, all while addressing one of their roster needs (running back) and taking a flier on an uber-athletic quarterback who was once projected to be a star.

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