Big Board: Ranking Top Safety Targets for Seahawks in 2026 NFL Draft

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Written By Corbin Smith

With the deadline come and gone for teams to bring prospects into town for official visits, it’s full steam ahead for the Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the league heading towards the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

By virtue of losing former starter Coby Bryant to the Bears in free agency, safety would appear to be an area of significant need for the Seahawks. However, Julian Love and Nick Emmanwori will both return as core starters and dependable reserve Ty Okada performed admirably in 11 starts last season, showing he’s more than ready for an expanded role. The team also brought back veteran D’Anthony Bell and added ex-Colts starter Rodney Thomas in free agency for depth purposes and special teams value, but even with those moves, it’s still possible Seattle could be in the market for a safety if the right player falls to them.

Which versatile defensive backs with safety backgrounds stand out as the best of the best for Seattle to potentially choose from?

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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