2026 NFL Draft: Best Players Available for Seahawks Entering Day 2

While the Seattle Seahawks weren’t able to trade down as they hoped to recoup an additional draft pick or two in Thursday’s opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft, general manager John Schneider landed one of his preferred prospects to fill a major need at pick No. 32, nabbing explosive Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price as a natural replacement for Ken Walker III in the backfield.

Since Seattle didn’t manage to find a trade partner to move down, Schneider currently has only three more draft choices at his disposal, but two of those (No. 64, No. 96) are slated for Day 2. That’s great news in a draft class that features underwhelming depth overall, as the majority of their selections land in the sweet spot to find starter-caliber talent in the second and third round.

All options will be on the table for Schneider and company, as he likely will continue to seek out trade down possibilities with hopes of adding another pick on Day 3, where the Seahawks currently have just one pick (No. 188) in the sixth round. But staying put and choosing quality over quantity may be the best strategy for the defending champions at this point, especially with a handful of projected first rounders remaining available going into Friday.

Which prospects stand out as the best available targets for the Seahawks heading into Day 2 in Pittsburgh?