National grades are in

[Donn Beach]

They made an investment to get Stevens, a fourth next draft. I think SH should be intrigued by that. There's hope for a Bradford replacement

“I was unaware of that until they told me on the call,” Stephens said. “I was like, ‘Are you serious right now? You guys are going to trade up for me right now?’ They said you were staring at us on the board, so we had to do something.”

Holy shit are you just Trolling now with the name thing???? LOL

I explained that to you already, maybe you missed it

[Sibelius Hindemith]

All A's and B's for the overall draft. Can't believe they didn't allow SH submit his F grade for some balance! LOL

My main complaint has been that JS was unable to trade down from that 32nd spot. Seems to me that, based on his own remarks, he would agree that it was "unfortunate".

For the record, my overall grade for this draft would be a C+, but given I know almost nothing about the players drafted, I am hopeful that those who say they are better than their rankings (by draft pundits) know what they're talking about.

So, if you you don't know anything about the players, what are you basing your grade on exactly? They filled the RB opening and replaced the secondary losses and added guard depth. Do you also go to restaurants and Yelp grade them on food you haven't tried? There is no logic to your grade. PLease explain. A draft is graded on talent acquisition - what are you grading?

What do you base your evaluations on other than that you seem to think JS is infallible and above reproach? Maybe he's earned some of that from the last several drafts but come on...

[Michael K.]

Neither the Seahawks or Rams drafts are going to win awards for being clever. They also are the two best teams in the league. I don't think they give a shit what the football nerds think

Exactly. Never even heard of that website.

Here is a good piece on how each pick fits. Price OBVIOUSLY is our RB1. I am thinking 15 a carries a game for him. 7 for Wilson just like in 2025 and 3-5 for Holani and or McIntosh.

https://sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seat ... it/1846879

It was fifty fifty for quite some time before they decided that Walker needed the ball more. I remember the quote from Kubiak, and it seemed like such a no brainer. He was like, yeah, the ball needs to be in Walker's hands more. Blows me away when OC's come out and talk about what should happen. Jesus dude, you are the one calling the plays. To Kubiak's credit? He said it, and that is exactly what he did.

[Michael K.]

This pretty much sums up my feelings.

Grade: B.

Comment: In a vacuum, the first round is probably a bit early to take the No. 2 running back in this class. It works for the Seahawks, however, because they’re in a unique position as the reigning Super Bowl champions with very few needs.

Running back is the most glaring of those deficiencies with Kenneth Walker III out the door and Zach Charbonnet likely to miss a sizable chunk of 2026 as he recovers from a torn ACL. Seattle could afford to reach a bit to round out what it hopes is another championship roster, and Price is such a talented ball carrier that nobody batted an eye at the selection.

The safety and cornerback additions addressed the Seahawks’ two next-biggest deficiencies. That’s textbook drafting.

[Michael K.]

I think Price is going to be good, but I'm picking Bud Clark as the dark horse of this draft. Really looking forward to seeing him play.

Yes, love the Ball Hawk, instinctive and nose for the ball descriptors. 15 picks is not a small number in college.

I think he'll be better than Coby Bryant.

[Michael K.]

Mostly serviceable players. Not bad considering the draft opportunity factor-- Last to draft and key draft positions traded away.

Next year's draft is going to be glorious. If we win the SB again this season and nail that draft we are definitely looking at a dynasty. Just that easy...

Worth noting that Shaheed can basically be added to this draft class, right?

[Michael K.]

ATV guy, Dee Eskridge, Ifedi, LJ Collier and even recently Christian Haynes were horrible picks. 5 massive busts in 16 years probably isn't bad though.

A boy named Christine is my least favorite pick and you didn't even mention it! LOL

[Michael K.]

Didn't realize SH wrote for the Ringer

The Seahawks painted themselves into a corner in free agency when they let Kenneth Walker leave for the Chiefs, opening a giant hole at the running back position. That left them somewhat desperate to find Walker’s successor in the draft, and when they failed to execute a trade out of the first round, they stayed put and picked Jadarian Price. That’s a pretty massive overpay for my 56th-ranked player, who never was a starter in college and brings limited experience as a pass catcher to the pros

https://www.theringer.com/nfl-draft/202 ... es#content

Yeah, because what he should have done is what everyone else does and run away from his commitment because there is a more talented player taking his playing time. I actually respect that Price stuck it out and was a mere backup to the 3rd pick in the entire draft.

[D-train]

Didn't realize SH wrote for the Ringer

The Seahawks painted themselves into a corner in free agency when they let Kenneth Walker leave for the Chiefs, opening a giant hole at the running back position. That left them somewhat desperate to find Walker’s successor in the draft, and when they failed to execute a trade out of the first round, they stayed put and picked Jadarian Price. That’s a pretty massive overpay for my 56th-ranked player, who never was a starter in college and brings limited experience as a pass catcher to the pros

https://www.theringer.com/nfl-draft/202 ... es#content

This Dumb fuck is the only guy in America that had him ranked in the bottom of the 2nd round but we are supposed to care wtf fuck he thinks. lol

[Michael K.]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/722629 ... d=33889916

This is my version of draft grades — ranking the draft hauls from 1 to 32.

Last year, my three favorite classes included the eventual Super Bowl teams (Patriots at No. 1 and Seahawks at No. 3) plus the Browns, who had multiple Rookie of the Year contenders. This year, the Browns are back at the top of the stack.

15. Arizona Cardinals

1
3
Jeremiyah Love
RB
Notre Dame

2
34
Chase Bisontis
G
Texas A&M

3
65
Carson Beck
QB
Miami

4
104
Kaleb Proctor
DT
Southeastern Louisiana

5
143
Reggie Virgil
WR
Texas Tech

6
183
Karson Sharar
LB
Iowa

7
217
Jayden Williams
OT
Ole Miss
Favorite pick: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

Chase Bisontis will upgrade the offensive line, but it’s hard not to go with Love. We can debate the strategy to draft this position given the current state of the roster, but the Cardinals came away with the draft’s most explosive weapon. Though the value can be criticized, Love is immediately going to make Arizona’s offense exponentially better.

Day 3 pick who could surprise: Kaleb Proctor, DT, Southeastern Louisiana

Reggie Virgil was a great pick in the fifth round, and Karson Sharar will quickly earn his keep on special teams. But Proctor has a chance to become an important building block on the defensive front. He moves well for a 291-pounder and has a knack for defeating blocks.

25. Seattle Seahawks

1
32
Jadarian Price
RB
Notre Dame

2
64
Bud Clark
S
TCU

3
99
Julian Neal
CB
Arkansas

5
148
Beau Stephens
G
Iowa

6
199
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
WR
Kansas

7
236
Andre Fuller
CB
Toledo

7
242
Devin Eastern
DT
Minnesota

7
255
Michael Dansby
CB
Arizona

Favorite pick: Bud Clark, S, TCU

I expected to slot Jadarian Price in here — he could lead all rookies in rushing yards. But the more I think about Clark and his fit with the Seahawks, the more I love the pick. His rangy ball skills on the back end, as a two-high safety or nickel, will give Mike Macdonald options.

Day 3 pick who could surprise: Emmanuel Henderson Jr., WR, Kansas

The Seahawks have their speed receiver in Rashid Shaheed, but Henderson should get a few looks on the outside because of his ability to win deep (four catches of 50-plus yards in 2025). His kick return ability can get him on the field quickly.

27. San Francisco 49ers

2
33
De'Zhaun Stribling
WR
Ole Miss

3
70
Romello Height
Edge
Texas Tech

3
90
Kaleon Black
RB
Indiana

4
107
Gracen Halton
DT
Oklahoma

4
127
Carver Willis
OT
Washington

4
139
Ephesians Prysock
CB
Washington

5
154
Jaden Dugger
LB
Louisiana

5
179
Enrique Cruz
OT

Kansas
Favorite pick: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss

Kaelon Black was one of the most underrated players in this class, so it was good to see him go in the top 100. But Stribling’s fit in Kyle Shanahan’s West Coast scheme is going to be fun to watch. He offers the size to be a possession target and the speed to turn quick throws into big gains.

Day 3 pick who could surprise: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington

The 49ers made several intriguing picks on Day 3, but Prysock — and his fit with Raheem Morris — is the most interesting. At 6-3, 196, with 4.45 speed, his transitions can be a tad clunky. He is patient and long, though, which allows him to stay within phase with route runners.

30. Los Angeles Rams

1
13
Ty Simpson
QB
Alabama

2
61
Max Klare
TE
Ohio State

3
93
Keagen Trost
OT
Missouri

6
197
CJ Daniels
WR
Miami

7
232
Tim Keenan III
DT
Alabama

Favorite pick: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

I didn’t love the Simpson pick, especially at No. 13. But of the Rams’ five selections, he was probably my favorite — there is a very realistic path for him to become a quality NFL starter. We can revisit this in three years …

Day 3 pick who could surprise: CJ Daniels, WR, Miami

There were only two options to choose from here, and I lean toward the offensive weapon who could see early playing time. Though I don’t think Daniels has a difference-making trait, he has a package of skills that’s easy to appreciate.