Our Least Favorite Seattle Seahawks 2026 Draft Pick

While John Schneider’s 2026 haul has plenty of upside, these specific Seattle Seahawks selections raise questions about positional value, depth chart logjams and developmental timelines.

Minnesota defensive lineman Deven Eastern speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

While the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 draft class brought in high-ceiling prospects to bolster a championship-caliber roster, not every card turned in was a home run in the eyes of the analysts.

A pick being deemed our "least favorite" can come from being too much of a reach or not filling an immediate need for the team.

Some of our analysts at Seattle Seahawks On SI broke down the 2026 class to identify which selections come with the most significant question marks. From first-round running back investments to late-round fliers in crowded secondaries, here is the breakdown of our least favorite picks from this year's haul.

Jadarian Price

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price during the NFL Scouting Combine. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"I'm just not convinced the value was right at 32, even if the need was obviously there and the scheme fit is valid. The pick seemed clearly motivated by the relatively destitute RB depth chart the Seahawks have right now, which is a dangerous game to play. I never like it when the argument in favor of drafting a player strays away from the player himself and gets into the state of the depth chart. Not a bad pick, but I'm not convinced it was a good one quite yet." — Brendon Nelson

Emmanuel Henderson Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. reacts during the second half against the Utah Utes. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

"Henderson comes to the Seahawks as a depth piece for their incredibly deep position group. They already have Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed ahead of him on the depth chart as starters. On top of that, second-year pro Tory Horton and Jake Bobo should make the roster ahead of him. Henderson is a good return specialist, but he will have to fight for a job against Shaheed and Price. At best, Henderson is the sixth-best wideout on the roster and is a likely healthy scratch on gamedays." — Jeremy Brener

Deven Eastern

Minnesota defensive lineman Deven Eastern speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"Seattle has a stacked defensive front, and it's hard to fathom that this project of sorts (who may have been available post-draft) will vie for much playing time as a rookie." — Russell Baxter

Michael Dansby

Arizona Wildcats defensive back Michael Dansby against the Arizona State Sun Devils. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

"My least favorite would be Michael Dansby, their final pick. Dansby has talent and could develop into a solid player, but the Seahawks already took two cornerbacks. That said, a late-round flier as the least favorite is a testament to the work John Schneider did." — Randy Gurzi

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