Rob Rang is an NFL Draft analyst for FOX Sports and is returning for his fifth year of contributing to Seahawks.com's draft coverage. He began covering the NFL draft in 2000, with work published at FOX, Sports Illustrated, CBSSports.com, USA Today, Yahoo, NFL.com and NFLDraftScout.com, among others. He also works as a scout with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.

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John Schneider and Mike Macdonald might as well have stopped by their local hardware store and purchased a "For Sale" sign when addressing the media prior to the 2026 NFL Draft as it is abundantly clear the club is looking to acquire more than their current league-low four selections.

That is why I have the Seahawks making two bold trades in my final mock draft – trading out of the first round entirely and even swapping one of next year's selections in an attempt to successfully repeat as Super Bowl champions.

The selections below are strictly for the Seahawks, but they mirror the moves I have Seattle taking in my final two-round mock draft featuring all 32 NFL teams to be published this week at FOXSports.com.

PROJECTED TRADE! Second Round, No. 34 overall: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

If the Seahawks trade down this year, it makes sense to do so with their first pick, as it yields the greatest return. Interest will be high in that final pick of the first round as it comes with the team-friendly option of a fifth year on a rookie contract, whereas the league mandates that all players selected in the second to seventh rounds can only receive a four-year deal.

Schneider spoke specifically during Seattle's pre-draft press conference about the idea of trading with divisional rivals – including those seeking quarterbacks – and he acknowledged that the club was open to it. I think it would make a lot of sense for the Arizona Cardinals to jump up two spots from No. 34 to No. 32 to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, a clean fit in their new head coach Mike LaFleur's offense. By doing so the Cardinals would hold the rights to Simpson for a fifth year and Arizona would be leapfrogging the New York Jets, another team in need of a young signal-caller to build around. The Seahawks could realistically expect Arizona's fifth round pick – No. 143 overall – in return and still select Price, a player I believe they might be strongly considering in the first round.

Price wasn't featured at Notre Dame because the Irish also had one of the elite talents of this draft class in Jeremiyah Love at running back. That limited Price's opportunities, but it also limited the number of hits he absorbed.

The tape doesn't lie – Price possesses the vision, burst, balance and soft hands to project as a front-line NFL starter.

Second Round, No. 64 overall: Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan

Macdonald acknowledged the "quick wins" that Boye Mafe created for the Seahawks a year ago and I think Seattle will prioritize adding another explosive edge rusher to take his place. Unlike running back, edge rusher is among the deepest positional groups of this year's draft, and I think the Seahawks will be considering several candidates with their first few selections.

Of the edge rushers likely to be available to the Seahawks, Moore ranks as arguably the best combination of burst, power, upside and reliability. He personifies the Seahawks' trademark expression of "smart, tough and reliable." A team captain in 2025, Moore was the most efficient pass rusher in the Big Ten this past season, applying pressure on 17.5% of his rushes this season, according to PFF. Unlike some of the other explosive edge rushers of this class, Moore is a solid 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds with ideal arm length (33 3/8") and toughness, setting a firm edge as a run defender and missing just one of 53 games due to injury over his four years at Michigan.

PROJECTED TRADE! Third Round, No. 90 overall – Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke

Every draft has a "golden zone" in which the talent and value match up well. I think Day Two qualifies this year with the prospects available at No. 96 are not that much different than many of those selected 50 picks earlier. I expect Seattle to try to get as many picks in that 50-100 zone as possible, perhaps even being willing to trade one of next year's selections to jump into the mix.

That, in fact, is exactly the scenario I envision with this selection, with the Seahawks trading one of the compensatory picks they should receive next year to the Miami Dolphins, who lead all NFL teams with four picks in the third round this year. The "robbing Peter to pay Paul" strategy of trading future draft picks isn't a favorite of mine (or, more importantly Schneider's) but the Seahawks are projected to have 12 draft picks next year and I don't think anyone realistically believes a dozen rookies next year are going to make this team, even if the 2027 draft looks especially rich.

The target of this trade up would likely be a defensive back, as I see several candidates with starter-caliber traits likely to be available. Among my favorite fits for the Seahawks is Rivers, who makes up for a lack of ideal size with durability, tenacity and ball-skills. Rivers started 45 games over the past four years at Duke, not missing a single game due to injury over his college career. He's just 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds but punches above his weight class as a run supporter and is sticky in coverage, whether it be outside or in the slot.

Third Round, No. 96 overall: Kamari Ramsey, S, Southern Cal

The beauty of trading one of next year's third round picks to jump into the action this year is that it would leave Seattle with one of its' native picks in that aforementioned "golden zone." Doing so might allow Seattle to target one of the best cover safeties of this class in Ramsey, a fluid and versatile six-foot, 203-pounder who reminds me a bit of the Seahawks' current standout safety Julian Love.

Just as the 5-foot-11, 195-pound Love did at Notre Dame prior to entering the NFL, Ramsey played multiple positions at USC (and previously UCLA), lining up at both safety spots as well as nickel cornerback this past season.

Ramsey isn't quite the ballhawk that Love was at Notre Dame and he's missed some games due to injury. But his agility and instincts are NFL starter-caliber and he's among the better open-field tacklers at safety in this class.

PROJECTED TRADE! Fifth Round, No. 143 overall: Alex Harkey, OG, Oregon

With the additional pick added in the trade with Arizona, I think Seattle might go mining for a hidden gem. While the depth at wide receiver is intriguing, it is worth noting that the Seahawks have drafted at least one offensive lineman every year since 2012. If Seattle is looking for a diamond in the rough, they don't necessarily have to take the small school route. Harkey would qualify as a former no-star recruit whose combination of size (6-foot-6, 308 pounds), mobility and positional versatility could intrigue as a possible 6th man capable of playing any of the four outside offensive linemen roles.

Harkey was an underrated contributor for the Ducks last season, starting all 14 games at right tackle. He has a square-ish frame that projects better inside. He moves well for a big man and plays with some orneriness.

Sixth Round, No. 188 overall: Anterio Thompson, DT, Washington

Speaking of hidden gems, one of the most intriguing of this year's class played his final year just a few miles from the Seahawks' facility. Thompson grew up playing basketball and didn't make the switch to football until his senior year of high school, but he possesses a remarkable combination of explosive power and speed at 6-foot-2 and 307 pounds, lifting the bar 30 times at the UW Pro Day and clocking in at an eye-popping 4.73 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

Thompson bounced around at four different colleges and enters the NFL sushi raw. But he plays a premium position and has traits worth developing. He'd get that opportunity on a defense as loaded as Seattle's and, with three blocked punts over his career, offers the upside on special teams the Seahawks believe in, as well.