The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off later this month in Pittsburgh, and for the Seahawks, this year's draft represents a chance to add to a roster mostly made up of the players who were part of the team that won Super Bowl LX in February.

Because of the talent, depth and youth on Seattle's roster, players added in this year's draft will have to come in willing to compete for playing time, something Seahawks general manager and president of football operations John Schneider saw young players struggle with last decade during the peak of the Legion of Boom era. That eventually led to an adjustment in Seattle's evaluation process to make sure they were bringing in the type of players who had the right mindset to compete with established stars, and that trait will again be key for the 2026 draft class.

"Yeah, we'll be way more cognizant of it," Schneider said last month at the NFL Annual Meeting. "How do they feel about (Devon Witherspoon), how do they feel about Leonard (Williams), (Byron) Murphy? There's got to be a level of confidence, self-efficacy that we have to dig deeper into… Not just being fans of these guys, but like, 'I want to take their jobs.' The competition just rises to the top."

Things could change before or during the draft, but as things currently stand, the Seahawks hold only four picks, having traded their fourth and fifth-round selections to the Saints in exchange for receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed, and having sent their sixth-rounder to Jacksonville in a 2024 trade for defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris. But even with limited draft capital, the Seahawks head into this year's draft looking to add tough, smart and reliable players who can help the team in 2026 and beyond.

And with the draft coming up soon, Seahawks.com is taking a position-by-position look at where things currently stand for the Seahawks, as well as draft analyst Rob Rang's top draft prospects at each position. We'll also look at Seattle's draft history at each position over the past 16 drafts under Schneider.

So far we've covered quarterback, running back, receiver, and tight end and today we take a look at where things stand on the offensive line. Check back Monday when we turn our attention to the defensive line.

Seattle's 2026 Draft Picks: Round 1, No. 32 overall; Round 2, No. 64 overall; Round 3, No. 96 overall; Round 6, No. 188 overall (from Cleveland).

Offensive line draft history under John Schneider: T Russell Okung (No. 6 overall, 2010); G James Carpenter (No. 25, 2011); G John Moffitt (No. 75, 2011); G J.R. Sweezy (No. 225, 2012); G Ryan Seymour (No. 220, 2013); G Jared Smith (No. 241, 2013); T Michael Bowie (No. 242, 2013); T/G/C Justin Britt (No. 64, 2014); T Garrett Scott (No. 199, 2014); T Terry Poole (No. 130, 2015); G Mark Glowinski (No. 134, 2015); G/C Kristjan Sokoli (No. 214, 2015); G/T Germain Ifedi (No. 31, 2016); G/T Rees Odhiambo (No. 97, 2016); C Joey Hunt (No. 215, 2016); C/G Ethan Pocic (No. 58, 2017); T Justin Senior (No. 210, 2017); T Jamarco Jones (No. 168, 2018); G Phil Haynes (No. 124, 2019); G Damien Lewis (No. 69, 2020); T Stone Forsythe (No. 208, 2021); T Charles Cross (No. 9, 2022); T Abraham Lucas (No. 72, 2022); G Anthony Bradford (No. 108, 2023); C Olu Oluwatimi (No. 154, 2023), G Christian Haynes (No. 81, 2024); G Sataoa Laumea (No. 179, 2024), T Michael Jerrell (No. 207, 2024); G Grey Zabel (No. 18, 2025); G Bryce Cabeldue (No. 192, 2025); T/G Mason Richman (No. 234, 2025).

Where The Seahawks Stand

What a difference a year makes for the Seahawks when it comes to the offensive line. At this time last year, the only sure thing about Seattle's offensive line was that it had its starting tackles figured out with Charles Cross at left tackle and Abraham Lucas at right tackle. That's still the case in 2026, and with both of those players signing multi-year extensions, they figure to be the team's tackle duo for years to come, but the big difference this year is that things look a lot more stable with the interior line. That's not to say the Seahawks can't or won't add players who might compete at right guard or center—left guard Grey Zabel's job seems very safe—but even without adding anyone in the draft or free agency, the Seahawks would still head into the 2026 season with all five of their 2025 starters back, not to mention some of their top backups.

Zabel, the 18th overall pick last year, quickly emerged as one of the league's top young guards, while his former college teammate, Jalen Sundell, won the competition at center, with 2023 fourth-round pick Anthony Bradford emerging as the starter at right guard. The Seahawks also return Olu Oluwatimi, who started the second half of the 2024 season, swing tackle Josh Jones, who started the final three games of the regular-season at left tackle, Christian Haynes, a 2024 first-round pick who was in the mix at center and guard in camp last year, and 2025 draft picks Bryce Cabeldue and Mason Richman. That's a lot of young talent and depth, meaning the Seahawks don't need to add to that group early in the draft, but Scheider's draft history—the Seahawks have drafted more offensive linemen that players from any other position group in his time in Seattle—there's still a good chance the Seahawks will address the line at some point in the draft.

But whatever happens in the draft or the rest of the offseason, the Seahawks are returning all of their starting line, as well as several key backups, from a group that helped the Seahawks make big improvements both in pass protection and the running game during a Super Bowl-winning season.

"It's huge," Schneider said of returning all five starters. "You look at continuity, it's so hard to have that continuity these days. We had it in Green Bay with (center Mike Flanagan) and those guys that were together for like eight years… To have that continuity is rare."

Rob Rang's Top 5 Tackles

Overview: This year's OT class may lack a true blue-chip talent, but I see a six pack of longtime NFL starters among this crop, making it one of the more underrated positional groups of the 2026 draft. The top two tackles of my board – Miami's Francis Mauigoa and Alabama's Kadyn Proctor – are so large and powerful that some are projecting them to guard in the NFL despite the fact that they've largely excelled outside against elite competition throughout their collegiate careers. Clemson's Blake Miller didn't quite make the cut below, but he's worthy of first round consideration, as well. The concern I have about this class, however, is depth. The drop-off after the top six is significant and why Seahawks fans should be thrilled with Seattle's foresight in signing starters Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas to multi-year extensions, as well as bringing back valuable swing tackle Josh Jones.

1. Francis Mauigoa, Miami, 6-6, 329, First Round

Practicing against a Miami defensive line that could produce two first round edge rushers has prepared Mauigoa well for the next level – not that he needed it after signing with Miami as a consensus 5-star recruit out of the prestigious IMG Academy. Densely built, powerful and technically sound, Mauigoa reminds me of the last great tackle Mario Cristobal molded at the college level – Lions' All-Pro Penei Sewell.

2. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, 6-7, 352, First Round

Some in the analytics community immediately want to push Proctor inside to guard because of his massive frame and occasional struggles with undersized speed rushers but these talent evaluators fail to recognize his remarkable athleticism at this great size, as well as the impact he makes in the running game. While I believe the aforementioned Mauigoa is the "sure thing" of this tackle class, Proctor has the highest upside.

3. Spencer Fano, Utah, 6-6, 311, First Round

While I'm enamored with Proctor's ability to control opponents with his girth and power, the smoothest athlete of this year's OT class is Fano. He eases off the line of scrimmage into pass protection like a future Pro Bowler, showing terrific lateral agility and balance to mirror opponents. His 4.91-second 40-yard dash at 311 pounds was a remarkable display of his athleticism but I thought his positional workout was even better.

4. Monroe Freeling, Georgia, 6-7, 315, First Round

The pipeline from the receiver room at Ohio State to the NFL is perhaps the strongest in college football, but don't forget about the "Midnight Train from Georgia," a program that has churned out a whopping 17 draft picks among offensive linemen over the past 10 years. Freeling only started one season for the Bulldogs but no blocker in this class looks the part of an NFL left tackle more than the long-armed and agile former Bulldog. There is a growing sentiment that Freeling might actually leap his opponents and be the first blocker off the board this year.

5. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State, 6-6, 321, First-Second Round

There is a Senior Bowl standout among offensive linemen every year and Iheanachor seized that title in 2026, wowing scouts in Mobile with his prototypical blend of size, power and athleticism. Iheanachor is a relative newcomer to football, starring on the basketball court throughout high school but the balance and agility needed to box out under the basket translate well onto the gridiron. He'll need some patience to refine his technique but Iheanachor projects as a longtime NFL starter.

Rob Rang's Top 5 Guards

Overview: It isn't often that an interior offensive lineman truly deserves Rookie of the Year consideration, but Grey Zabel certainly did, playing a critical role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl run. That said, history suggests it is unlikely the Seahawks will prioritize another offensive lineman with their top pick this year. The only time Schneider used his top choice on a blocker in back-to-back years was during his first drafts as GM of the Seahawks, back in 2010 with Russell Okung and 2011 with James Carpenter. There are, however, some intriguing candidates for Seattle to consider, including in the first round. Each of the blockers listed below would make sense, though the first one, Vega Ioane, is expected to be off the board by the time the Seahawks are selecting. A few middle round selections who I think would be good fits for Seattle include Kentucky's Jalen Farmer and Auburn's Jeremiah Wright, as well as a couple of local OT converts in Oregon's Alex Harkey and Washington's Carver Willis.

1. Olaivavega "Vega" Ioane, Penn State, 6-4, 320, First Round

A Washington native who played his high school ball at Graham-Kapowsin, Ioane is considered by some to be the best offensive lineman of this draft and a very likely Top 20 selection. Stout, agile and durable, Ioane has the look of a decade-long NFL starter at left guard.

2. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon, 6-4, 314, First-Second Round

Folks, I've been scouting college prospects for a quarter-century and I've never seen a guard in person with as imposing a frame as Pregnon, who began his college career at Wyoming and excelled in transfers up to USC and Oregon over the past three years. The highly intense and muscle-laden Pregnon has experience starting at both left and right guard and combines a brawler's mentality with impressive radar, efficiently scooping and securing defenders while on the move.

3. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M, 6-5, 315, First-Second Round

Seahawks offensive line coach John Benton prioritizes agility and Bisontis is considered by many to be this year's best zone blocker. His quickness and balance while blocking on the move played a major role in the Aggies averaging 185 rushing yards per game in the mighty SEC. Most of his snaps came at left guard but he started at right tackle as a freshman and could handle the switch, if necessary.

4. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech, 6-4, 316, Second-Third Round

Rutledge is a classic brawler whose entire college career has been spent at right guard. He proved at the Combine that he is a quality athlete (5.05 seconds in the 40-yard dash) but he's at his best physically mauling opponents at the line of scrimmage and driving them off the ball.

5. Gennings Dunker, Iowa, 6-5, 319, Second-Third Round

Like the aforementioned Rutledge, Dunker is more bar-room brawler than athletic specimen or blocking technician but with his flowing red hair and bare mid-rift during the Combine workouts, he was one of the stars of the show in Indianapolis this winter. Dunker began his college career at right guard but became an All-American at right tackle. Short arms, however, will likely push him back inside in the NFL.

Rob Rang's Top 5 Centers

Overview: The emergence of Jalen Sundell as one of the better young centers in the NFL cannot be overstated. I'm confident that Olu Oluwatimi could be a starter in the NFL, but Sundell's greater athleticism makes him a better fit in the wide-zone run scheme favored by new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and offensive line coach John Benton. With both returning next season, the Seahawks are unlikely to prioritize the center position in the 2026 draft, but I do really like this class. I see several future NFL starters warranting Day Two consideration. I acknowledge that centers are rarely early round picks, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are as many centers selected among the first 100 picks this year as quarterbacks – something that has happened only three times this century, most recently in 2018.

1. Connor Lew, Auburn, 6-4, 310, Second Round

It isn't often that a center leaves early for the NFL - especially after suffering a torn ACL in October – but Lew has the frame and game NFL teams are looking for at the position. It isn't out of the question that he'll get drafted in the first round, even with his recovery from knee surgery. He's stood out against SEC competition since his true freshman season with his quickness, balance, core strength and leadership screaming long-time NFL starter.

2. Brian Parker II, Duke, 6-5, 309, Second-Third Round

Parker starred at left tackle for the Blue Devils, but I think his core strength, relatively stubby arms (32 7/8") and high IQ project better inside. A lot of former tackles struggle with the closer proximity and physicality inside, but Parker has some scrappiness to him. He is my favorite "swing man" of this draft class.

3. Logan Jones, Iowa, 6-3, 299, Third Round

The Seahawks seem set at center, but Jones' quickness and smarts certainly would be a good fit in John Benton's wide-zone system. He was clocked at a relatively blazing (at least among interior offensive linemen) 4.9-second 40-yard dash and this athleticism shows up on tape with Jones' consistently beating defenders to the punch.

4. Sam Hecht, Kansas State, 6-4, 303, Third-Fourth Round

Hecht only started the past two seasons at Kansas State, but you wouldn't know it from his tape. He is a true technician who makes up for a lack of elite arm length (31 5/8), power and athleticism with terrific anticipation, hand placement and knee bend, He reminds me a bit of longtime Seahawks standout center Robbie Tobeck.

5. Parker Brailsford, Alabama, 6-2, 289, Fifth-Sixth Round

In today's era of super-sized blockers, it isn't often that you find interior offensive linemen who weigh in under 290 pounds, but Brailsford's quickness and natural leverage advantage has made him a standout at both Alabama and previously at Washington. He's quick as a hiccup off the ball with a 1.70-second 10-yard split that is among the fastest ever recorded at the Combine by a center.