NFL Draft 2026: John Schneider confirms Seahawks ‘will be looking to move back’ from pick 32
It would’ve been a stunner if Schneider had said literally anything else to the contrary.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: John Schneider of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks’ “punishment” for winning the Super Bowl —are you tired of us starting almost every article with this reminder in the opening paragraph, yet? —is picking 32nd in this Thursday’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
This year’s situation is a little more complex for Seattle, who have a league-low four selections , so even in a draft not considered to be a great in terms of depth, the Seahawks look like prime candidates to trade back to get more picks. At Monday’s pre-draft press conference with general manager John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald, Schneider shocked the world by saying exactly what was expected regarding the Seahawks’ interest in moving pick 32. “It’s the pick that everybody wants,” Schneider said.
“You’re blessed enough to win the Super Bowl, right? The fifth-year option right there. It’s no secret with us, guys.
We have four picks, so we’ll be looking to move back. People are usually understanding that I think we tend to trend backwards, trade back. We traded up to get Tyler [Lockett] and [Michael Dickson], Nick [Emmanwori], yeah.