The draft class is being viewed as weak, making a blockbuster trade-down seem unlikely. Still, Seattle’s front office has a history of exploring ways to add draft capital, and team-building strategy under John Schneider often centers on accumulating future assets while preserving core depth.
A key talking point is Olu Oluwatimi, with a Seahawks insider suggesting the organization could move him to recoup a Day 3 selection. Henderson said, “I would not discount the possibility of Seattle adding a draft pick by trading somebody on their roster, and Olu Oluwatimi is the guy that comes to mind. I would not be surprised at all if they end up trading him either before the draft or maybe on Day 3, kind of like they did with Sam Howell a few years ago, and you pick up a Day 3 pick that way.”
Oluwatimi started for Seattle in the second half of 2024 after Connor Williams retired and has appeared in 13 games as a starter across his NFL career. The 2023 fifth-round pick from Michigan stepped into the center role, but he lost the starting job in the offseason to Jalen Sundell. He enters 2026 in the final year of his rookie contract, providing the Seahawks with a tradeable asset at a position of need.
If Oluwatimi is moved, Seattle would be left with Federico Maranges as their only center on the roster, in addition to undrafted free agent depth. The team has also been active on the interior line, including top-30 visits that suggest continued interest in adding guards to bolster the offensive line.
Overall, Seattle appears poised to explore all avenues to increase draft capital while maintaining line continuity. Moving Oluwatimi would align with a broader strategy to optimize assets ahead of the 2026 draft, even as the team remains committed to building depth across the roster.
