Analysis: Identifying Best Guard Fits for Seahawks’ 2026 Draft Picks
In quite the turn of events, after years of struggling to maintain continuity and playing an endless game of musical chairs on the offensive line, the Seattle Seahawks look to be well set in the trenches for the foreseeable future thanks to a strong commitment from general manager John Schneider drafting, developing, and retaining talent up front.
Over the past calendar year, Schneider invested a first round pick in an instant starter in Grey Zabel at left guard, unearthed an undrafted gem in center Jalen Sundell, and locked up bookend tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas with multi-year extensions, ensuring all four of those players would be under contract together for at least the next two seasons. Of those four players, only Sundell may hit free agency before 2028, as he will be a restricted free agent next spring.
With most of the offensive line under club control, the Seahawks only have one significant question on their offensive line with starting right guard Anthony Bradford entering the final year of his rookie deal. The oft-maligned former fourth round pick out of LSU has been wildly inconsistent in his first three seasons, but under the tutelage of coach John Benton, he made substantial improvements last year, including allowing just one sack in Seattle’s final 10 regular season games. Still, the jury remains out on whether he should be brought back on a second contract, making the position a potential area of need for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Looking at this year’s latest crop of guards, which players stand out as the best potential fits to compete against and/or eventually replace Bradford for 2026 and beyond with each of their four selections?
