The Seattle Seahawks just closed out Week 9 with a dominant 17-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field, moving to a respectable 5-4 on the season. But don’t let that winning record completely fool you, 12s, because the updated 2027 NFL Draft order just dropped, and our Hawks are sitting at pick number 17. Yeah, you read that right. We’re above .500, but still projected to pick in the top half of the draft. It tells you everything about the rollercoaster we’ve been on, and why every game from here on out means so much for our future.
Where We Stand in the Draft Order
After Sunday’s games, the draft board is taking shape, and it’s a wild one at the top. The Los Angeles Chargers are in full-on collapse mode, dropping to 0-8 after another double-digit loss to the Houston Texans. They’re basically locking up the No. 1 overall pick, with Miami and Tennessee lurking right behind them at 1-7. Our boys, the Seahawks, are at 5-4, which puts us right there at No. 17. We’re sandwiched between Cleveland, who also sits at 5-4 (twice, actually, thanks to a pick via the Rams), and Tampa Bay at 3-5. New England is also 5-4, hanging out at No. 20. It’s a tight race in the middle of the league, and our 5-4 record, while solid, still puts us in a position to snag some serious talent next April. We’re nowhere near the top contenders like San Francisco at 7-1 or Buffalo and Minnesota both at 6-1, which just shows you the gap we still need to close.
Who Could Be On Our Radar for 2027?
Okay, so we’re sitting at No. 17, which means some of the top-tier talent will likely already be off the board, but there are still absolute game-changers out there. Looking at some of the college prospects making huge noise right now, you’ve got to wonder who will be left and who could shake up draft boards by next April.
* **C.J. Carr, the Notre Dame quarterback**, is absolutely lighting it up right now. He just torched the Miami Hurricanes for 319 yards and three touchdowns in one of Saturday’s marquee college games. This kid is 25th in the FBS in passing yards, tied for ninth in touchdown passes, and get this, has only thrown one interception all season. Notre Dame is 8-1 and heading towards the College Football Playoff, so everyone’s eyes will be on Carr. He’s putting himself right at the top of a quarterback class that was expected to be headlined by Arch Manning and Dante Moore. Teams desperate for a signal-caller like the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets are definitely watching him closely.
* Then on defense, **Chris Cole, the linebacker from Georgia**, is emerging as one of the premier defensive prospects. He went off against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, racking up nine tackles and 1.5 sacks in the Bulldogs’ rout. Cole is now up to 58 tackles on the year, 41 of which have been solo, and five sacks in his junior season. Teams needing defensive help, like the Philadelphia Eagles, will definitely find him intriguing at the top end of the draft.
* And finally, at wide receiver, **Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State** still projects to be the No. 1 overall pick, even with the Buckeyes’ recent struggles. He had another 100-yard performance in their loss to the Oregon Ducks, bringing his season total to a ridiculous 1,200 receiving yards. Smith ranks in the top five in the FBS in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. He’ll most likely be a Heisman finalist. The Chargers could definitely use him at No. 1 to revamp their offense around Justin Herbert, and the Eagles would love to have him as a complement to DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon.
So, the Hawks are 5-4, coming off a much-needed win against the Cardinals, but seeing that No. 17 pick in the 2027 draft order should be a wake-up call. Every single game from here on out is crucial. We keep winning, that pick gets lower, and we start talking about a real push for something special this season. Let’s keep that momentum going, 12s, and see where we land by the end of the year!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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