Analysis: Five Day 3 Diamonds Seahawks Should Target in 2026 NFL Draft

When the NFL Draft kicks off next Thursday, April 23, there will be a mad scramble for teams such as the Seattle Seahawks to get the handful of players scouts think will be ready to start very early on in 2026. After that, it’s anyone’s guess.

Once we reach Day 3 of the draft weekend, running from the fourth to the seventh round, it’s less about finding the perfect plug-and-play guy and more about taking chances on guys that may be raw or unrefined but possess an elite skill or trait that the coaching staff can work with.

Let’s explore five draft prospects of all shapes and sizes who possess an elite trait or characteristic, despite their flawed profile, that may merit the Seahawks taking a flyer.