Trading Up in April? Here Are the Two Things the Seahawks Need to Figure Out First
The NFL Draft conversation in Seattle is heating up, and yeah, we're hearing the talk: should the Seahawks trade up to grab their guy, particularly a top running back prospect like Jeremiyah Love? It's a fair question. But before Mike Macdonald and the front office start wheeling and dealing up the board, there are two massive caveats that need to be in the room.
What Recent Free Agent Losses Actually Tell Us
Look, the Seahawks lost some real talent this offseason. Kenneth Walker III is gone. Coby Bryant is gone. Riq Woolen and Boye Mafe are gone. Four notable free agent departures that stung. But here's the thing: NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah isn't worried about it, and frankly, you shouldn't panic either. The roster still has Sam Darnold slinging it to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp. Those are weapons. The question is whether a shiny new running back prospect moves the needle enough to justify burning draft capital to move up when you've got other holes to fill on defense.
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Before we start talking trade ups, let's look at what the Seahawks have actually done well in the draft historically. There are lessons in the numbers. The front office under John Schneider has had some home runs, some whiffs. You don't trade up blindly just because a prospect looks flashy on film. You do it when you're one piece away from a championship run, and you know exactly who that piece is.
The Seahawks have games to play, a season to build, and Brian Fleury's offense to develop. Yes, exploring a trade up for a top running back makes sense on the surface. But Schneider needs to ask himself: Is this the move that puts us over the top, or are we chasing shiny objects while the defense still needs work? Two questions. Two answers. Then you know if you trade up or stand pat.
The 2026 NFL Draft is coming. The Seahawks will be watching. Just make sure it's the right move before you pull the trigger.
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