Seahawks' Pre-Draft Strategy: Insight into Top 30 Visits for 2026 NFL Draft

As Excitement Builds for the NFL Draft

Are you ready for the NFL Draft yet? Well, you better be soon, because it's just around the corner for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks!

Despite entering the draft with only four picks, intrigue swirls around how the Seahawks will address pivotal positions like cornerback, running back, edge rusher, and even safety, especially following some notable free-agent departures.

“This might be one of those rare drafts in recent years in which quarterback is not anywhere near presence of mind for Seattle.”

Understanding the Top 30 Visits

The Seahawks' pre-draft process includes “top 30 visits” where they bring in players for evaluation at their headquarters. But here's a bit of context: the term “top 30 visit” is misleading. It refers to the maximum number of formal in-person meetings each team can hold with non-local college prospects. These visits include interviews and physicals, yet they don't guarantee that these players are the top prospects of the draft.

Local Definitions

A local prospect is defined by the NFL as someone who either attends college nearby or hails from a specified metropolitan area. For example, Jonah Coleman, a former running back with the Washington Huskies, recently met with the Seahawks, counting as a local visit.

What This Means for the Seahawks

It's crucial to understand that not every visit guarantees that the Seahawks will draft any of these players, nor is it realistic to think they'll land all of them. However, top 30 visits traditionally hint that at least one of these attendees may be snagged either in the draft or as undrafted free agents. Last year, the Seahawks notably held visits with talents like Jalen Milroe and Bryce Cabeldue.

The Tracker: Confirmed Visits

Let's dive into the latest tracker for all confirmed or reported official top 30 Seahawks visits, as well as notable local visits. I'll be updating this list with new names as we approach the NFL Draft.

Seattle Seahawks Top 30 Visits Scheduled

• LSU safety AJ Haulcy

• San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson - Report: Chris Johnson interview never happened

• Toledo cornerback Andre Fuller

• Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette

• South Carolina cornerback Jalon Kilgore

• Kennesaw State running back Coleman Bennett

• Toledo running back Chip Trayanum

• Missouri edge rusher Zion Young

• Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr

• Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald

• Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas

• Auburn EDGE Keyron Crawford

• New Mexico EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby

• Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood

• South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse

• Texas A&M edge rusher Cassius Howell

• Central Florida edge rusher Malachi Lawrence

• Arizona cornerback Treydan Stukes

• Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter

• NC State nose tackle Brandon Cleveland

Notable Local Visits Scheduled

• Washington running back Jonah Coleman

• Oregon State safety Skyler Thomas

• Washington State cornerback Colby Humphrey

Conclusion

The upcoming NFL Draft promises to be pivotal for the Seahawks as they tackle uncertainty in their roster. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on who impresses during these critical evaluations. Will one of these prospects become the next cornerstone of the Seahawks' success? Only time will tell!