Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider informed reporters this week that the team is looking to trade back from their No. 32 overall selection in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. The move is intended to help the franchise accumulate more draft capital, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The Seahawks currently enter the draft with only four total picks, a league-low that significantly limits the team's ability to address multiple roster needs. Schneider noted that the desire to move down from the final pick of the first round stems directly from the necessity of increasing their total number of selections. By moving out of the first round or to a lower spot, Seattle hopes to gain additional assets in the middle rounds where they are currently thin.
Seattle is not alone in this strategy, as several teams positioned late in the first round are reportedly considering trading back to maximize value. However, given Schneider's history of draft-day maneuvering and the team's current lack of picks, the Seahawks are expected to be aggressive in finding a trade partner before or during the draft.
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