Super Bowl Champs Getting a Look at This LSU Safety and It's a Big Deal
One month out from the 2026 NFL Draft and the Seahawks are already doing their homework on the secondary. Seattle just hosted LSU safety A.J. Haulcy for an official pre-draft visit, and this move tells you everything about what Mike Macdonald's front office is thinking heading into April.
With only four picks on the board, the Seahawks aren't going to have a ton of ammunition in Pittsburgh, but they're clearly eyeing upgrades in the back end. Haulcy is a 6'0, 215-pound prospect who's been a program hopper, but in the best way possible. The guy played at New Mexico (second-team All-Mountain West as a freshman), Houston (first-team All-Big 12), and finished his college career at LSU where he was first-team All-American and first-team All-SEC. Not a five-star recruit out of high school, but he's turned into a legitimate NFL prospect.
The Film Speaks for Itself
Over four seasons, Haulcy racked up 10 interceptions and 19 passes defensed while adding 4.5 tackles for loss across 12 games played each year. That's the kind of ballhawk production that gets scouts excited. Lance Zierlein describes him as a throwback safety with compact, densely muscled frame and a pro feel for reading the field, a rare blend of ballhawk and enforcer who can scurry into passing lanes or run through receivers to break up passes.
The downside? His pattern recognition and instincts are top-notch, but sustained top-end speed could create mismatches in man coverage. At the Scouting Combine he ran a 4.52-second 40-yard dash with a 1.62 split and didn't participate in other drills. He's more effective playing forward than in deep coverage situations, and his open-field tackling has some miss rate. Still, his frame and game are pro-ready enough that scouts project him as a good NFL starter in zone-heavy schemes.
Where He Fits in Seattle's Plans
Haulcy's currently projecting as a second or third-round pick, which aligns perfectly with Seattle's draft capital at No. 64 and 96. Safety depth behind current options could still use reinforcement beyond just the signing of Rodney Thomas II. The Seahawks have also brought in cornerbacks Andre Fuller from Toledo, Chris Johnson from San Diego State, Daylen Everette from Georgia, Jalon Kilgore from South Carolina, and Kennesaw State running back Coleman Bennett for visits. Washington Huskies star Jonah Coleman also stopped by as a local visit.
Look for more pre-draft visit reports to roll in over the coming weeks. The Seahawks' early secondary focus is clear, and this Haulcy meeting suggests they're serious about filling gaps before the draft.
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