{"id":870612,"date":"2026-04-20T13:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870612\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:09:34","slug":"seahawks-7-round-mock-draft-a-complete-blueprint-for-repeating-as-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870612\/","title":{"rendered":"Seahawks 7-Round Mock Draft: A Complete Blueprint for Repeating as Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6i\">Following their Super Bowl campaign, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves with a few holes on their roster that must be addressed. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6l\">As is often the case for Super Bowl winners, Seattle lost some of their key contributors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi\/seahawks-news\/seahawks-wisely-dodged-two-free-agencys-worst-deals-offseason?utm_source=RSS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">including running back Kenneth Walker III<\/a>, defensive end Boye Mafe, safety Coby Bryant, and cornerback Riq Woolen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6o\">Filling these holes won&#8217;t be easy since general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahawks.com\/news\/2026-nfl-draft-order-set-seahawks-hold-four-picks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Schneider has just four selections<\/a> in the 2026 NFL draft. That doesn&#8217;t mean they can&#8217;t get the job done, however, which is the goal of our new seven-round mock draft.<\/p>\n<p>Round 1, Pick 32: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpkgmkyd396xzra4q4.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Chris Johnson celebrates after a stop against the Ohio Bobcats.\" title=\"San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Chris Johnson celebrates after a stop against the Ohio Bobcats.\" width=\"4052\" height=\"4052\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"71\"\/><\/p>\n<p>San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Chris Johnson celebrates after a stop against the Ohio Bobcats. | Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"75\">Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald is always going to look for more defenders, which is why defensive back and edge make sense in Round 1. In this mock, they grab San Diego State&#8217;s Chris Johnson, who<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi\/reacting-seattle-seahawks-pick-bleacher-report-3-round-mock-draft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> our own Brendon Nelson says might be their most ideal pick<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"78\">Johnson is one of the fastest rising players, quickly becomming an option in Round 1 after earning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/ncaa\/players\/chris-johnson\/158794\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coverage grade of 92.4 from PFF<\/a> during his final season with the Aztecs. His consistency, discipline, and technical skill make him a can&#8217;t-miss prospect who can thrive in Macdonald&#8217;s defense.<\/p>\n<p>Round 2, Pick 64: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpkgpxq6q73fz4pwkb.jpg\" alt=\"Arkansas Razorback running back Mike Washington Jr. runs the ball for a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels.\" title=\"Arkansas Razorback running back Mike Washington Jr. runs the ball for a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels.\" width=\"2019\" height=\"2019\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Arkansas Razorback running back Mike Washington Jr. runs the ball for a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7p\">While it was tempting to go with Notre Dame&#8217;s Jadarian Price with the 32nd pick, the Seahawks wait until pick 64 and still land a difference-maker in Mike Washington Jr. After spending time with Buffalo and New Mexico State, Washington spent his final season with Arkansas and racked up 1,070 yards and six touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7s\">Washington is an imposing figure at 223 pounds, but also has an extra gear evidenced by his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/prospects\/mike-washington-jr.\/32005741-5379-7326-70fe-bafd24bb6e90\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4.33 time in the 40-yard dash<\/a>. He&#8217;s also dangerous as a receiver, which would add another element to the Seattle offense.<\/p>\n<p>Round 3, Pick 96: Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpkgtq41d0azz4b9dd.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jalen Farmer blocks Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery.\" title=\"Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jalen Farmer blocks Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery.\" width=\"2067\" height=\"2067\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"85\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jalen Farmer blocks Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"89\">Guard remains a position of need, which is why Seattle uses their third-round pick on Kentucky&#8217;s Jalen Farmer. A 6-foot-5, 312-pound <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/prospects\/jalen-farmer\/32004641-5231-1466-b890-bfbd4ad4df24\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mauler in the run game<\/a>, Farmer needs to improve as a pass protector, but would still be a much-needed upgrade at right guard.<\/p>\n<p>Round 6, Pick 188: Wesley Williams, EDGE, Duke<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpm2vnce5dqxpc5h2z.jpg\" alt=\"Duke defensive end Wesley Williams during the NFL Scouting Combine  at Lucas Oil Stadium.\" title=\"Duke defensive end Wesley Williams during the NFL Scouting Combine  at Lucas Oil Stadium.\" width=\"5287\" height=\"5287\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8m\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Duke defensive end Wesley Williams during the NFL Scouting Combine  at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8q\">Seattle decided against an edge early in the draft, but they close things out with one in Round 6. Duke&#8217;s Wesley Williams was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/draft\/onsi\/player-profiles\/don-t-sleep-on-nfl-draft-value-displayed-by-duke-edge-wesley-williams?utm_source=RSS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">called a high-floor prospect by Justin Melo<\/a> and impressed scouts with his non-stop motor.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8t\">He&#8217;s a force against the run, and has shown flashes in the pass-rushing department. He might be the perfect developmental player for Seattle to unlock. 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