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Seahawks Eye Draft Day Trades, Even to Division Foes
21 Apr
Summary
- Seahawks aim to trade down in the NFL draft due to limited picks.
- Team open to trading with division rivals, even for quarterbacks.
- General manager notes the draft lacks top-tier talent depth.
The Seattle Seahawks, holding the NFL's fewest draft selections, intend to trade down in the upcoming draft, according to general manager John Schneider. This strategy is driven by their limited number of picks, starting with No. 32 overall. Schneider also revealed that the team is open to making trades within their own division, a move previously considered uncommon.
This openness extends to potentially trading with NFC West rivals even if they are targeting a quarterback. The Seahawks have a history of trading down, notably in 2014 when they traded the 32nd pick to the Minnesota Vikings, who selected quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Schneider acknowledged that the current draft is not considered top-heavy in talent.
The general manager also noted that draft pick valuations are now team-specific, deviating from older shared charts. He does not anticipate the reduced time between first-round picks from 10 to eight minutes to significantly impact trade negotiations, as most deals are arranged beforehand. The Seahawks aim to maximize their draft assets throughout the process.
