John Schneider Wanted More Draft Picks. Now He's Got Two Shots on Day Two to Fix Seattle's Biggest Holes

The Seahawks came into draft week ready to wheel and deal. John Schneider made it clear they were open to moving back, grabbing extra picks, and building more ammo for the final two days. Then nothing happened. They stayed put at No. 32, landed Jadarian Price to fill a major need at running back, and walked away from night one with only three more selections left to work with over the weekend. Not ideal.

"Yeah, it's a concern," Schneider admitted. "I did honestly think we were going to be able to move there for a minute and still have a shot at Price. But sometimes these things just don't work out."

Two Picks Left, Two Major Needs, and a Lot of Ground to Cover

The Seahawks head into Friday with a No. 64 pick in the second round and a No. 96 pick in the third round. Unless Schneider makes a move with one of those selections, Seattle goes into Saturday's final four rounds with exactly one pick remaining: a sixth rounder. That's thin. That's targeting specific positions.

The two spots screaming the loudest for attention? Cornerback and edge rusher. Coach Mike Macdonald's defense needs help at both spots, which means every selection needs to count.

The Corner Options On the Board

Brandon Cisse from South Carolina is an athletic freak who needs polish as a coverage corner but could be a force in run support. D'Angelo Ponds out of Indiana got plenty of shine with the national champions last season, but he's undersized at 5-foot-8 and might end up as a slot corner in the pros. Keionte Scott from Miami is an older prospect with aggression and run-defense skills that could fit Macdonald's system, though his pass coverage is a question mark. Treydan Stukes from Arizona started as a walk-on, developed into a starter, and at 25 years old projects as a potential nickelback with his size.

Edge Rushers Worth a Look

Derrick Moore from Michigan makes natural sense for a coaching staff with ties to Ann Arbor. Macdonald was the Wolverines' defensive coordinator in 2021. Moore posted 11 sacks and 21 hurries last season, with his best game coming against Washington. He's slightly undersized at 6-foot-3, 260 pounds, but his profile reminds people of Boye Mafe. Joshua Josephs from Tennessee is undersized for the position but has room to grow and boasts a wingspan like an NBA player. He'll need refinement and might not contribute right away.

A.J. Haulcy from LSU rounds out the options as a traditional deep safety if the board falls a certain way.

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