Meet the Newest Seattle Seahawks

By Casey Green

5/14/2026

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The Seattle Seahawks are looking to reload once again following another championship season. After losing star cornerback Riq Woolen and reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, Seattle entered the draft focused on rebuilding depth while adding new playmakers on both sides of the ball.

The Seahawks made that strategy clear immediately by selecting a running back in the first round and spending four draft picks on defensive backs. Seattle’s front office emphasized improving the secondary while also finding offensive contributors who can help keep the franchise among the NFL’s elite.

Here is a breakdown of Seattle’s 2026 draft class and what each player could bring to the team this season and beyond.

Jadarian Price | RB | Notre Dame

Round 1, Pick 32

Jadarian Price enters Seattle as a compact, explosive running back with excellent downhill burst. At Notre Dame, Price shared carries with Doak Walker Award winner and third overall pick Jeremiah Love, but still managed to rush for 674 yards and four touchdowns while averaging six yards per carry.

Price consistently displayed patience, vision, and the ability to let blocks develop before exploding through running lanes. While replacing Kenneth Walker entirely is unrealistic, Price has the potential to become a dangerous one-two punch alongside Zach Charbonnet as Seattle looks to defend its Super Bowl title.

Bud Clark | S | TCU

Round 2, Pick 64

Bud Clark brings versatility and playmaking ability to Seattle’s secondary. At 6-foot and 188 pounds, Clark possesses solid size for the safety position while showcasing excellent instincts and range during his career at TCU.

Clark finished his final collegiate season with four interceptions and totaled 15 throughout his career, proving his ability to create turnovers. He can contribute both in deep coverage and near the line of scrimmage against the run.

Clark’s aggressive style occasionally leads to missed tackles or risky plays, but his ability to cover ground and attack downhill makes him an intriguing fit in Seattle’s defense. With Woolen gone, Clark could see meaningful snaps much earlier than expected.

Julian Neal | CB | Arkansas

Round 3, Pick 99

Julian Neal is a lengthy cornerback who thrives in press-man coverage. During his time at Arkansas, Neal consistently demonstrated quick direction changes and strong physicality at the line of scrimmage.

He also impressed scouts at the NFL Combine with an 11-foot-2 broad jump, the best among cornerbacks who participated in the event. Neal shows strong outside contain ability in the run game and is a reliable open-field tackler.

With Seattle needing additional depth in the secondary, Neal has a strong opportunity to carve out a rotational role and contribute meaningful defensive snaps during his rookie season.

Beau Stephens | OL | Iowa

Round 5, Pick 148

Beau Stephens arrives in Seattle after earning First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten honors at Iowa. Stephens projects as a physical interior offensive lineman with strong run-blocking ability and impressive awareness against defensive line stunts.

One concern surrounding Stephens is his athleticism in space, which showed up during combine testing and occasionally appeared on screen plays. However, his strength, patience, and football IQ should allow him to compete for a valuable depth role early in his career.

If developed properly, Stephens could eventually emerge as a future starter along Seattle’s offensive line.

Emmanuel Henderson Jr. | WR | Kansas

Round 6, Pick 199

Emmanuel Henderson Jr. enters one of the NFL’s strongest receiver rooms, giving him time to develop behind veteran Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp and young star Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Henderson is a twitchy, athletic receiver with strong short-area quickness and versatility. At 6-foot and 185 pounds, he projects best as a slot receiver capable of contributing on jet sweeps, screens, and underneath routes where his shiftiness can create mismatches.

He still needs improvement as a run blocker, but his ability as a return specialist could earn him early opportunities on special teams after recording 455 return yards and a touchdown in college.

Andre Fuller | CB | Toledo

Round 7, Pick 236

Andre Fuller is a physical cornerback with intriguing upside for a seventh-round selection. At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Fuller excelled in man coverage at Toledo by staying attached to receivers and disrupting routes at the line of scrimmage.

While he may not possess elite athletic traits, Fuller compensates with physicality, efficient footwork, and effort in run support. He will likely enter training camp competing for a roster or practice squad spot, but his toughness gives him a legitimate chance to stick with the organization.

Deven Eastern | DL | Minnesota

Round 7, Pick 242

Deven Eastern projects as a powerful interior defensive lineman who specializes in stopping the run. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 315 pounds, Eastern consistently showed the ability to absorb double teams, shed blockers, and disrupt interior rushing lanes during his time at Minnesota.

He recorded 38 tackles, five tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in his final season. However, his limited speed and pass-rushing ability remain concerns at the NFL level.

Eastern’s role will likely center around early-down run defense, and if Seattle can continue developing his technique, he could become a valuable rotational defensive lineman.

Michael Dansby | CB | Arizona

Round 7, Pick 255

Michael Dansby closed out Seattle’s draft class after a productive career at Arizona, where he totaled two interceptions and 10 pass breakups in his final season.

Dansby displayed smooth movement skills, quick transitions out of his backpedal, and a willingness to play physically against both receivers and ball carriers. While he may not excel in one specific coverage style, his versatility and balanced skill set provide developmental upside.

Like several of Seattle’s late-round selections, Dansby will likely battle for one of the final roster spots during training camp this fall.

Final Thoughts

Seattle approached this draft with a clear goal: reload without rebuilding. The Seahawks prioritized depth in the secondary, added a potential future contributor at running back, and continued building competition throughout the roster.

While not every late-round pick will make the final roster, Seattle once again demonstrated its commitment to maintaining championship-level depth across the board. If several of these rookies develop quickly, the Seahawks could remain firmly in contention for another Super Bowl run in 2026.