The Seattle Seahawks own the 32nd-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that may not be the case for long. The team went all-in on last year’s team, and the results speak for themselves. However, thanks to mid-season trades, the team enters the draft with a measly four picks. While Seattle obviously wouldn’t do anything different last year, you need a consistent influx of young talent to build a sustained winner.<\/p>\n
Recently, Seahawks General Manager John Schneider<\/a> spoke about his desire to trade down from the 32nd-overall pick. It’s rare for an executive to openly discuss a trade down, but in Seattle’s case, everyone already knows that’s what they’re trying to do. While this may not be the most top-heavy draft in recent memory, one of the following three teams could still look to get another first-round pick.<\/p>\n “It’s no secret with us,” Schneider said, via ESPN’s Brady Henderson<\/a>. “We have four picks, so we’ll be looking to move back.”<\/p>\n The New York Jets own the 33rd-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, so the Seahawks could effectively get a free draft pick if they trade down with them. The Jets currently need a quarterback and own the second-overall pick. Unfortunately for them, there won’t be a worthy quarterback on the board, assuming the Las Vegas Raiders select Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza<\/a>. However, if Alabama’s Ty Simpson<\/a> is still around when Seattle is on the clock, the Jets could trade up so they can get him and that valuable fifth-year option.<\/p>\n Much like the New York Jets, the Arizona Cardinals could use a quarterback and don’t have an easy way to get one. Currently holding the 34th-overall pick, the Seahawks could trade down in the draft and allow the Cardinals to leapfrog New York for a player like Simpson, who has some chance of becoming a franchise quarterback. The only question is whether or not the Seahawks would allow a division rival to get their hands on a potential franchise quarterback. If the Cardinals do trade up with Seattle, they’ll need to significantly outbid the competition.<\/p>\nSeahawks Looking to Trade Back, 3 Trades Could Happen<\/h2>\n
New York Jets<\/h3>\n
Arizona Cardinals<\/h3>\n
New Orleans Saints<\/h3>\n