Fit Report · NFC West

Seattle
Seahawks.

Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.

2027 Picks: 9
R1 pick: #28
Top need: S
Division: NFC West

Front office

John Schneider

GM · since 2010

Prioritize athletes. SPARQ scores and physical upside.

Cap situation

$14.4M

Effective space

Dead: $2.9M
Contracts: 76

Needs by priority

01S★ top priority
02CB
03QB
04IOL

Why

The biggest question mark is at safety, where there's no clear starter next to Julian Love, forcing the team to elevate players like AJ Finley from the practice squad. A reliable cornerback to complement Devon Witherspoon is also needed in a spot that has seen recent turnover. Additionally, with Sam Darnold leading the offense, the quarterback position remains open for a significant addition, and the interior offensive line lacks depth at the guard spots.

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The decision-maker

John SchneiderGM of the Seattle Seahawks · year 17

Prioritize athletes. SPARQ scores and physical upside.

How he drafts

Favored positions: EDGEOTCB
Style: balanced
Reach: high
Trade-ups: occasional

Track record read

John Schneider and the Seahawks consistently return to the first round, prioritizing both sides of the trenches and the secondary. There's a clear pattern of investing in impact DTs like Byron Murphy II and Jer'Zhan Newton, without shying away from high-upside offensive tackles. They also show a preference for athletic running backs in Round 2, such as Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet, and aren't afraid to bet on non-Power Five talent if the fit is right.

The board · Rounds 1–7

Three names per every pick.

Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.

First round

3 names

S#21 · T2

Jackson Bennee

Utah

He's that single-high ballhawk Seattle needs. Sky-high ceiling as a secondary anchor, but that tackling needs work.

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CB#11 · T2

Ellis Robinson IV

Georgia

Brings that ball production Seattle's secondary needs. Gotta see if the frame holds up in the NFL, but the instincts are top-tier.

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IOL#40 · T3

Kade Pieper

Iowa

IOL

He brings much-needed pass protection security to the IOL, a plug-and-play who, if he adds functional weight, has top-tier upside.

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Second round

3 names

S#34 · T3

Zach Lutmer

Iowa

The hybrid S Seattle's scheme needs. High ball production, but watch his long speed against vertical WRs.

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CB#51 · T3

Ashton Hampton

Clemson

He brings that aggressive corner they're looking for, clean hands in press. Sky-high ceiling if he cleans up transitions and penalties, but already contributes.

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IOL#64 · T3