Roster cut-down day just hit, and our Super Bowl champion Seahawks were right in the thick of it, making a move that’s got us talking about 2027 already! The Hawks traded away their 2027 sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers for undrafted rookie corner Avery Smith. This isn’t just a one-off. It’s another piece of that constant roster churn in the secondary, and honestly, you know Mike Macdonald and the front office aren’t done tinkering with the cornerback spot. They’re always looking for that edge, that next guy to step up.
Trading Picks For Immediate Impact, Yet Still Stacked
So, what does this Smith trade actually mean for our future draft capital? It’s not just about one sixth-rounder. The Seahawks already shipped off their 2027 fourth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns to snag Beau Stephens. That means our current list of “untouched” 2027 picks is: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 5, and Round 7. We’ve definitely given up two picks this offseason and preseason to bring in talent, a clear signal that this team is all about building for right now. But here’s the kicker: even with those trades, the Seahawks are still looking at a double-digit haul for 2027. How does that even happen?
The Comp Pick Motherlode Is Coming Home To Seattle
Get ready, because this is where it gets absolutely bananas: the Seahawks are projected to rake in FIVE compensatory picks, plus a conditional seventh-rounder! We’re talking a projected third-rounder because Nolan Teasley went to the Minnesota Vikings to be their GM, all thanks to that awesome minority candidate rule. And get this, we’re slated to get another one in 2028 too! That’s just smart organizational management paying off big time. On top of that, we’re looking at a projected fourth-rounder from Boye Mafe’s departure, a fifth-rounder from Kenneth Walker’s move, and another fifth from Riq Woolen leaving the squad. Even Coby Bryant’s departure is projected to bring in a sixth-rounder, though his season-ending knee injury will unfortunately impact that final snap count formula. Plus, there’s a conditional seventh-rounder from the Michael Jerrell trade with the Atlanta Falcons, which looks good since he just made their 2026 roster. If the conditions somehow tied it to snaps for a career reserve, it could get dicier, but we’ll take that potential pick. Five comp picks is just unreal.
What does all this mean for the Emerald City faithful, for the 12s? Despite giving up two picks this offseason and preseason, the Seahawks are still poised for 11 total draft picks next year. Eleven picks! Think about the sheer volume of talent Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury could bring in to bolster this Super Bowl winning roster around guys like Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp. This kind of draft capital is a gold mine, giving the team so many chances to find future stars, get younger, and keep us at the top of the league. We’re building for sustained success, and with this many shots at the draft board, the future in Seattle is looking incredibly bright.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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