Who will be Seattle Seahawks’ top pick?
The Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider have been on a strong run of finding talent in the NFL Draft.
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When looking at the roster that just propelled the franchise to its second Super Bowl title, it’s filled with impactful players from recent Seahawks draft classes.
Their 2022 class, many of whom are hitting free agency for the first time this offseason, is one of the best in franchise history. It included left tackle Charles Cross, running back Kenneth Walker III, edge rusher Boye Mafe, right tackle Abraham Lucas, safety Coby Bryant and cornerback Riq Woolen – all of whom were starters or key players this past season.
In 2023, they landed cornerback Devon Witherspoon and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (a pair of franchise-altering picks and future All-Pros) in the first round. They also selected running back Zach Charbonnet, edge rusher Derick Hall and right guard Anthony Bradford.
The 2024 class was headlined by first-round pick Byron Murphy II and featured a fourth-round steal in tight end A.J. Barner. And in last year’s draft, Seattle hit two home runs early with left guard Grey Zabel in the first round and versatile safety Nick Emmanwori in the second.
The 2026 draft is just two months away, and team scouts and executives will get an extensive look at the upcoming class when the scouting combine begins on Thursday in Indianapolis.
Who could Schneider and the Seahawks end up taking? Here is a look at who 10 different draft experts have Seattle taking in the first round.
Seattle Seahawks mock draft picks
• NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Analysis: “Seattle finds insurance for Rashid Shaheed, who could depart in free agency. Concepcion brings speed on offense and is a dynamic returner who took two punts back for touchdowns in 2025.”
KC CONCEPCION WITH THE PUNT RETURN TD TO EXTEND THE LEAD FOR THE AGGIES (-120)! 🤯pic.twitter.com/J2C97NLYqP
— ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) October 26, 2025
• NFL.com’s Eric Edholm: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Analysis: “This might depend on how well Thomas tests, and the Seahawks certainly could look for IOL or CB help here. But Thomas is a high-energy rusher who fits the Seahawks’ profile and could give them another dog up front.”
Marshawn Lynch & Greg Jennings would be proud of this R Mason Thomas touchdown🤯pic.twitter.com/Rzp8BS8I5w
— PFF College (@PFF_College) November 2, 2025
• NFL.com’s Charles Davis: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Analysis: “The Super Bowl Champs add to their vaunted “Dark Side” defense with a rangy safety to complement 2025 rookie sensation Nick Emmanwori. Georgia LB CJ Allen could also be a consideration here.”
• ESPN’s Field Yates: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
Analysis: “Unsurprisingly, the champs don’t have many holes on their roster, but their interior offensive line needs further addressing outside of left guard Grey Zabel. Bisontis is an agile and versatile player, as he played left guard the past two seasons after playing mostly right tackle in 2023. He has active hands, reactive athleticism and quickness – all tools that would fit great in Seattle’s zone scheme.”
• PFF’s Dalton Wasserman: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
Analysis: “Multiple Seattle cornerbacks, including Tariq Woolen and Josh Jobe, are entering free agency this offseason. That could be a position for the Seahawks to address early in the draft with someone like Arizona State’s Keith Abney II, who earned a career-high 85.3 PFF coverage grade while breaking up nine passes in 2025.”
.@keithabneyjr with the interception!
📺 FOX#PitchforkSalute /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/myjZQ3PUGB
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) November 19, 2023
• CBS Sports’ Blake Brockermeyer: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Analysis: “Brazell gives the Seahawks a nice complementary receiver to pair with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He can beat press coverage, stretch the field and provide a big target who becomes a red-zone and contested-catch nightmare. Brazell also delivered a strong rebound season at Tennessee after a productive career at Tulane.”
CHRIS BRAZZELL HAS THE VOLS BACK IN IT!! 🔥
✅ Anytime TD Scorer (+210)
(via @Vol_Football)pic.twitter.com/AxBG3soPHx
— ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) September 13, 2025
• Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Charles McDonald: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Analysis: “The Seahawks have hit the “no-clue-let’s-mock-them-a-pass-rusher” level in their roster building. They don’t have too many holes that can immediately be plugged here, so let’s just give them another front seven player to add to that defense.”
• NBC Sports’ Eric Froton: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Analysis: “In 2025, Brandon Cisse (6’0/190) logged 269 coverage snaps and allowed just 18 receptions on 38 targets (47.4%), surrendering 361 yards with a 78.9 NFL passer rating against while flashing ball skills with one interception and seven pass breakups. His 2025 defensive grade (75.2 overall, 89.2 run defense grade) reflects a corner who can hold up in man coverage while bringing competitive run support, posting 26 tackles and 13 stops with a manageable 14.3% missed tackle rate. Cisse projects as a scheme-versatile outside corner with long-term starting upside, though continuing to refine transitional quickness and finishing consistency in space will determine whether he settles in as a CB2 or develops into a true CB1 at the next level.”
• USA Today’s Ayrton Ostly: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Analysis: “Seattle will likely lose their long, athletic cornerback Riq Woolen in free agency so they draft his potential successor here. Cisse is one of the best athletes at the position in the class but often gave up too many big plays in college. Seattle could be the right place to mold his skills into a long-term starter.”
• The Athletic’s David DeChant: Avieon Terrell, CB Clemson
Analysis: “Seattle has only four 2026 picks, so I tried to trade back from No. 32 but didn’t get any nibbles. Comfortably the best remaining player on [Dane] Brugler’s board (No. 18), Terrell lacks the size of his brother (Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell), but GM John Schneider drafted an undersized corner early in 2023, and it’s fair to say Devon Witherspoon has worked out. Riq Woolen and Josh Jobe are pending free agents (as is safety Coby Bryant). The Seahawks could re-sign one to start opposite Witherspoon (with Nick Emmanwori in the slot), but having another corner in the rotation would maximize coach Mike Macdonald’s options. It’s hard to find athletic cornerbacks with instincts and playmaking ability like Terrell’s beyond the early rounds.”
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