With the Seahawks already being one of the most complete teams in the league, it’s hard to think about what they might need in the upcoming draft. But every team has holes that need filling, and with the 2026 NFL draft coming up, this is the best time to fill those needs. So what prospects would be the best fit for Seattle? Let’s find out.
- Jonah Coleman (RB, Washington)
This one may hurt Hawks fans, but I won’t be surprised if Kenneth Walker III leaves in free agency after a year where he wasn’t given the chances he once was. Under Klint Kubaik’s offense, Walker was put in a split-back scheme in which Zach Charbonnet was given equal opportunity, if not more. If Walker decides to pursue a stronger role on another team, snagging Jonah Coleman in the draft would be a perfect replacement for the star running back.
Coleman has been a force to be reckoned with at the University of Washington. Standing at 5’9, 228 pounds, the running back is one of the hardest backs to tackle in college football. Although he may not be the fastest runner, he is easily one of the hardest runners, not just in space but in between the tackles as well, always working to gain as many yards as possible. Coleman also has decent pass-catching ability, which is amazing considering his size and speed. The back always manages to get open, and is a perfect bruiser back to pair with Charbonnet’s speed and agility.
This may not be a solid pick if both Charbonnet and Walker return next year. However, in the scenario that one leaves this offseason, Coleman may be a great replacement if he falls to Seattle in the second or third round, a true stud made for Seattle’s offense.
- Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson)
With the possibility of corner Tariq Woolen leaving the squad in free agency, the Hawks could be eyeing a corner in this year’s draft. Terrell, the star cornerback out of Clemson and younger brother to Falcons DB A.J. Terrell, seems like the perfect fit for Mike McDonald’s defensive scheme.
Terrell isn’t the biggest guy by far, standing at 5’11 180 pounds; he does pale in comparison to the large X receivers he matches up against. Yet what Terrell lacks in size, he makes up for in technique and knowledge of the game. Terrell has maybe the best tackling technique of any corner in this draft, which is perfect for McDonald’s aggressive defensive philosophy. The young corner also has phenomenal corner technique, which allows him to read receivers well and track the ball, making what looks to be an uneven matchup in size, an even matchup due to Terrell’s pure understanding of the game.
It may be hard for Seattle to get their hands on Terrell as he is a highly regarded prospect in this year’s draft. Yet with the common theme of secondary players falling later into round one, the Hawks still have a solid chance to snag Terrell, who would be a huge value piece to add to this already loaded secondary.
- Anthony Hill Jr. (LB, Texas)
Yes, I know, the Seahawks linebacker core is already strong with guys like Ernest Jones IV and Demarcus Lawrence at the forefront. Yet once they hit free agency, you can’t bet on them staying or having enough money to pay them both. Grabbing a guy like Anthony Hill Jr. would be great, as not only would he fit into McDonald’s scheme well, but learning behind two star linebackers would make him a scary player for years to come.
The 6’3, 238-pound linebacker has been an animal during his time in Texas. Hill is not just a freak athlete with his high vertical and downhill ability, but he’s also a turnover machine. Hill’s strength in reading a quarterback’s eyes and always punching the ball out makes him a walking highlight reel. On top of that, the young linebacker has been a consistent run stopper and a nightmare for linemen when he lines up to blitz.
Hill’s draft stock did fall a bit this past year, but that may be great for Seattle. If John Schneider can snag the linebacker late in the first or even early second, Hill would really be set up for a promising career as he adds to the young core of Nick Emmannwori, Devon Witherspoon and others in Seattle’s unit.
- Romello Height (EDGE, Texas Tech)
Even on such a strong defensive unit as Seattle, I would say there is one thing holding them back slightly. The Seahawks still lack a premier edge rusher. Yes, they have guys that can create pressure on the quarterback at every position, but they are lacking a pure edge rushing talent. That’s where a guy like Romello Height comes into play.
The 6’3, 240-pound pass rusher is a force to be reckoned with at the line of scrimmage. Height has one of the strongest get-offs among edge rusher prospects in recent memory, acting as a heat-seeking missile heading for the opposing quarterback. Height’s lengthy arm and strong motor means he’ll chase down the ball carrier no matter what and most likely be the first one there. In his time at Texas Tech, he was truly a game wrecker, and under McDonald’s coaching, I believe he would fit the scheme perfectly and add to the Legion of Boom mentality.
Heights is definitely a more raw prospect and may have certain aspects of his game to polish. Yet just by watching him play, you can feel the energy through the screen. He was made to play aggressive football, which is exactly what the Hawks’ defense embodies. With Heights being a second-round pick, he is in a prime position to land in Seattle’s lap.
- Olaivavega Ioane (G, Penn State)
Now the Seattle roster is easily one of the best in the league with or without the talent of the prospects I already listed, but something tells me if they landed Olaivavega Ioane, this would fix a major issue they currently have. Seattle’s current right guard Anthony Bradford has shown flashes, but has easily been the weakest link of the Hawks’ starting 11. With Ioane in his role, this may be a home run pick for the Seahawks.
The 6’4, 328-pound guard was a force to be reckoned with on the line of scrimmage. Although he was not the biggest guy on Penn State’s line, he was easily the most dominant. Ioane’s hands and pass protecting technique made it nearly impossible for any pass rusher to pressure the quarterback or even get around him, for that matter. Ioane was also an amazing run blocker due to his speed and agility, making sure he always got to his blocking assignment. Not only was his technique polished but he may have the strongest motor of any guard in his class, always making sure to finish to the whistle and almost always ending the play by driving the defender to the ground.
On a struggling Penn State team, he was easily the strongest show of talent on the team. Although it may be hard to land the young star, if Seattle manages to, pass rushers will have a hard time getting Sam Darnold in the 2026 season.
