The Seahawks' Most Obvious Draft Move Nobody Is Talking About
Here's the thing that's been staring Seattle fans in the face all season: the right guard spot was a glaring weakness in 2025, and the Seahawks haven't done much about it. The NFL Stock Exchange podcast just mocked Oregon guard Emmanuel Pregnon to Seattle in the first round, and honestly, it makes way more sense than you'd think.
Everyone's obsessing over whether the Hawks should grab a cornerback, safety, or running back early. But what if the real move is fixing the interior offensive line? Right guard has been a problem for years in Seattle, and it's the clearest upgrade opportunity staring them in the face.
Why This Guard Class Could Transform The Line
Last year's first-round pick of Grey Zabel at No. 18 is already giving the fanbase hope that the front office nailed that spot. Now imagine pairing Pregnon alongside him. With both Abraham Lucas and Charles Cross locked in at tackle long-term, Zabel and Pregnon as young, promising guards, and the underrated Jalen Sundell at center, you're looking at one of the best offensive lines in the entire league. No weak points. No excuses.
Pregnon's Resume Says First Round
The same draft analysts who sleep on positional value for guards are the ones who'll be kicking themselves if Seattle pulls the trigger here. Zabel won Senior Bowl practice MVP in the pre-draft process, but Pregnon's athletic testing and his role on a championship contender team at Oregon show a high-floor, plug-and-play starter that's ready to contribute immediately. This isn't a project. This is a guy who can help right now.
With Sam Darnold under center and weapons like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp in the passing game, giving him better protection up front should be priority one. That's how you build a sustainable offense in this league. The Seahawks have the pieces. Now they need to finish the puzzle.
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